LifestyleMake-upIf you're looking for a product that's going to give you a serious glass skin finish, look no further, because this £7.99 product will make sure that your skin has never looked better14:29, 17 Jul 2026Updated 09:36, 21 Jul 2026I tried £7.99 foundation of the summer with SPF 30 and serious glowy glass-skin finishDuring the summer months, you probably don't want a really heavy foundation on, even when you're going on a proper night out.‌It can make your skin feel really cakey and leave you desperately wishing you had a make-up wipe or two on you so you can remove the whole thing off with immediate effect, so you can actually let your hair down and enjoy yourself.‌But that's why the brand-new Collection base product is the item I think you'll be putting in your make-up bag this summer. Not only is it lightweight, but it's also SPF 30 and gives a stunning glow.‌Technically marketed as an illuminator and primer, this product provides enough coverage, in my opinion, to serve as your only base product. Especially if you're going in with concealer and blush as part of your routine as well.The Collection website reads: "Create an instant glass-skin glow with the Collection Filter Finish Complexion Boosting Primer & Illuminator.‌"This lightweight, radiance-enhancing base softens the look of imperfections, boosts brightness and leaves skin looking naturally smooth and healthy."Infused with Pro Vitamin B5 and Vitamin E, it hydrates while prepping the complexion for seamless makeup application".It's the perfect thing to use as a foundation when you don't want your makeup to feel really heavy, and you might be attempting more of a 'clean girl' make-up aesthetic.‌But even if you're not a fan of that trend, it just makes your skin look dewy and gorgeous, giving a beautiful glass skin effect without looking sweaty, which some people fear.They also share that it can be put all over the body, too, for an "all-over illuminated finish". Plus, the added benefit of SPF is fantastic, although it's important that you still pop your factor 50 underneath before you start to protect your skin from sun damage.My final verdictThe product itself is absolutely gorgeous. Before you blend it into the skin, it can look a little bit intimidating. However, there's nothing to fear, as it blends seamlessly.Article continues belowI love the natural but glassy-looking finish it provides to my skin. And for £7.99, it's a total steal.If you want to try something else from Collection, layer their £6.99 Skint Tint over the top to amp up the results. It really is as easy as that!Danielle Kate WroeDanielle Kate Wroe is a Senior Social News Reporter for the Content Hub’s Social News Desk, serving titles including The Mirror, Daily Star and Express. She also co-authors a newsletter, The Bookish Drop, which is available on Substack. The newsletter serves a book-loving audience with trending news, reviews, and recommendations. Danielle has a special interest in books, beauty, fashion, stories from the LGBTQ+ community, and viral content. In 2025, she was shortlisted for a Celebrating Brilliant Journalism award for her commitment to representing LGBTQ+ communities across the UK through her work. Previously, she worked as a Lifestyle Writer for The Mirror, and started her journalism career in 2020 as a Senior Community Content Curator at InYourArea.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌BeautyMake-upViralTikTok