Fab Find of the Week: This Works newness for summer legs

Sun’s out! Legs out! (Well, some of the time.)

Our experience, however, is that this time of year often takes people by surprise. Legs have been cocooned in tights or under trousers for much too long, and TLC is not always a beauty priority in the multi-layered months. Then the sun emerges and… panic!

Well, this two-fer is instantly glamourising. You might also want to embark on a little hair removal, first – if needed – but these two travel-friendly innovations offer instant results. First off, one of our all-time favourite body oils – This Works Skin Deep Dry Leg Oil – which nourishes in both the short- and long-term with a blend of supercharged plant oils including evening primrose, rose oil, tuberose and sandalwood. (And thus smells GREAT.)

This Works Skin Deep Dry Leg Oil helps maintain the skin barrier, which is super-thin on shins (in particular), but the news here is the delivery system – a roll-on makes application easier than ever (and you could probably stash it in a tote, if you wish.) Dryness and flakiness are instantly banished. (If not sooner.)

This Works Shimmer Serum is the second This Works travel-sized leg uber-beautifier to be newly unveiled. Massaged into legs after dispensing from a (pleasing) pump, it adds glisten and gleam, along with moisture, without a disco glitter vibe. We’ve always had a hunch that the late Princess of Wales used something glisteny on her shins, to elongate the appearance of her legs (OK, they were already pretty long), and have long emulated that, ourselves. A serum formula, it features real gold particles alongside vitamin E, jojoba, coconut oil and other nourishers.

And just like that, we’re ready to bare. (Well, our legs, anyway.)

Skin Deep Dry Leg Oil/£25 for 50ml roll-on – buy here

This Works Shimmer Serum/£28 for 50ml – buy here