For some, the change in seasons often means a complete overhaul of one’s beauty bag. But while we usually look to which nail shades are trending or which new hue to add to our cheeks, our idea of ‘summer beauty’ extends far beyond choosing a new colour palette.
The warmer months require an entirely new set of skincare rules. Just like winter can bring with it dry and irritated skin, summer comes with its fair share of problems, too—some of which many of us leave too late before taking action.
Thankfully, there are plenty of small and easy changes you can make to banish such problems for good.
Below, the summer beauty products we’re adding to our rotation.
Get Your Base
During the summer months, added oils, SPFs, sweat and more can lead to clogged pores—which is why it’s a necessity to add an exfoliator into the mix. From face scrubs to body scrubs, finding an exfoliator that works on your skin is vital. But while the skincare step is a great addition to your summer beauty routine, it’s important to not to overdo it, which is easily done by avoiding piping hot showers that can further irritate and dry out your skin.
NANOR x Rose Inc.
The candle brand behind the chic scents you’ve spotted in the homes of Gigi Hadid and Kourtney Kardashian has teamed up with Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Rose Inc. to develop their very first beauty scrub. All hand-made with organic ingredients, the luxe and gentle body scrub combines the Canadian candle brand’s signature floral scents with avocado oil, which not only leaves your skin feeling silky smooth, but acts as an anti-inflammatory.
Approx. $66 at NANOR Collection
Origins Never A Dull Moment Scrub
Made specifically for your face, this gentle exfoliator polishes skin through a combination of botanical ingredients, including finely ground apricot and mango seeds to buff away dead skin cells. Lacklustre and clogged pores are also targeted through the powerful tube’s potent papaya extract, which helps to soothe skin.
$51 at MECCA
Save Your Strands
Saltwater and UV can wreak havoc on your hair, especially at the ends—but just like protecting your skin before heading out into the sun, you should be doing the same for your hair.
AVEDA Botanical Repair Intensive Strengthening Masque Light
It’s not always a quick fix to long, healthy hair, but adding in this quick step will not only add a long-lasting shine but will leave it visibly stronger. Working to detangle and repair the damage, the weightless conditioning treatment is filled with the power of plants and is vegan, cruelty-free and packaged in 100 per cent post-consumer recycled plastic.
$62 at AVEDA
Bumble and Bumble Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil Heat & UV Protective Primer
Crafted to work with all hair types, this leave-in-hair treatment’s unique blend of oils works to soften, tame, defrizz and detangle hair, while also containing UV protection to help shield from the drying effects of the sun. It’s also the perfect size to chuck into your beach tote.
$45 at MECCA
Add Extra Hydration
We know that humidity, air-con and other harsh environmental factors can have a huge impact on skin, stripping it of its vital moisture and giving it a dull finish. When switching up your skincare for the summer, try to add products that work in more ways than one, adding both moisturising and brightening elements.
Ultraceuticals Ultra Brightening Moisturiser Cream
Packed with brightening ingredients like B3 and squalene, this hard-working moisturiser works to enhance brightness, clarity and luminosity, leaving the complexion smooth, hydrated and radiant.
$89 at Ultraceuticals
SkinCeuticals Glycolic Renewal Cleanser
The SkinCeuticals Glycolic Renewal Cleanser’s powerful blend of glycolic acid and aloe leaf juice works to brighten, smooth and rehydrate the skin—all without stripping it of its natural moisture. The cleansing step also prepares the skin for its next step of serums and treatments, making sure you get the most out of all your products.
$64 at Adore Beauty
Finish With A Summer Glow
Hot weather and days spent outside mean there’s not much need for the full-coverage products we’d normally reach for. Instead, try a base product that can correct flaws with a lightweight formula.
Estée Lauder Double Wear Sheer Makeup
This lightweight formula makes it easy to create an extra glow. Create a fresh skin finish with its light, yet buildable formula that’ll last all day (even during our hot summer). If your skin errs on the dry side, it also doubles as a light moisturiser for an extra boost of hydration.
$60 at Estée Lauder
Chanel Les Beiges Eau De Teint
The Eau De Teint, the first water-fresh tint by Chanel, is a lightweight, hydrating formula that offers an instantly refreshing and glowing finish. Its kabuki brush provides the best way to blend the product in, leaving a radiant, healthy complexion in its wake.
$109 at Myer
