A daily hit of the most stupendously brilliant things to land on the beauty desk. This is survival of the fittest

Before you assume I have taken leave of my senses, yes, I know this costs the price of a fairly decent meal for two but having just spent a holiday slathering this on my pasty limbs, I genuinely believe this is better. 

It smells - quite literally - of summer. You know, the smell you can't quite place but instantly takes you back to every summer holiday you've ever had. Not only that, it feels as luxurious (read: non-sticky) on the skin as a body lotion at twice the price. Thick and unctuous, it glides across the skin offering a sterling amount of UVA and UVB protection and locks in hydration. 

I came back slightly (very slightly) bronzed and no peeling. And I put it all down to this little marvel.

Creme de la Mer The Reparative Body Sun Lotion SPF 30, £65 at Harrods