Dr Roebuck’s
BONDI Hydrating Mist, £22
We love this facial mist. Not only does it cool us right down in a couple of sprays, it also does active good to our skin while smelling exceptionally lovely into the bargain. Containing cucumber and aloe vera to soothe, it also features vitamin B3 (Niacinamide) to reduce redness and strengthen the skin’s barrier, as well as the Australian Kakadu plum, a natural source of vitamin C that contains a hundred times more of the good stuff than an orange. Suitable for all skin types, stash it in your handbag whether you’re going on hols or simply battling public transport in the summer heat. Buy it.
Origins
DRINK UP INTENSIVE™Overnight Hydrating Mask With Avocado & Glacier Water, £25
After you’ve showered away all the sun lotion from the day, envelope sun-drenched and thirsty skin in this ultra-moisturising sleeping mask. Infused with glacier water, hyaluronic acid and rich, buttery avocado butter, it keeps skin hydrated for up to 72 hours, nourishing while you sleep. Use it twice a week for a soft, smooth and well-hydrated complexion. Buy it.
Beauty Pie
Super Healthy Skin Nourishing Lip Balm, £10 (Member Price)
We are so busy looking after the rest of our skin on holiday that we often end up neglecting our lips which, of course, can also burn and suffer in the heat. Beauty Pie’s lip balm comes with an SPF30 built in, which helps stop any damage before it happens, plus it is endlessly soothing on such delicate skin thanks to a nourishing blend of ingredients which restore after a day in the sun. Containing olive oil squalene, liquorice fatty acids, avocado and grapeseed oils, super vitamin C, it reduces fine lines while smelling divine, thanks to the addition of sweet orange peel oil. Buy it.
Arbonne
Eye Gel Masks, £48
Whether you have puffy eyes from jetlag or you simply want to soothe your skin and cool down, Arbonne’s eye mask will do you a world of good, thanks to its medley of antioxidants, omegas and phytonutrients that help soften fine lines. It might come at a steep price point, but do note, there are 60 gel masks in the box. Buy it.
Palmer’s
Coconut Water Facial Moisturizer, £7.49
A great buy on a budget, we’ve long loved Palmer’s and its signature coconut-scented products. This one quenches thirsty skin a treat and leaves it glowing, thanks to the naturally skin-friendly coconut water, hyaluronic acid and papaya enzymes it contains. Buy it.
Amazon
Handheld Misting Fan, £15.99
If you want to keep cool on the go, this neat little handheld fan is not only electric, removing all effort from equation, but it also has a mist function, so that you can cool yourself and hydrate all at the same time. Buy it.
Skin Proud
Frozen Over Gel, £16.95
Store this clever product in the freezer, all ready to bust out at the moment your skin needs it most. Containing anti-inflammatory aloe vera and hydrating hyaluronic acid, it nourishes skin whilst cooling it down, decreasing puffiness and delivering instant refreshment in one go. Buy it.
Milk Makeup
Cooling Water, £26
We love this refreshing balm, which comes in the form of a handy icy stick to stash away in your handbag for the moments when you need to cool down quickly. Simply swipe it over cheekbones, collarbones or wrists for instant refreshment, as well as a lift: it contains caffeine, which helps boost micro-circulation while it soothes you. Keep it in the fridge for extra chill factor. Buy it.
Brushworks
Ice Roller, £15
If your skin is puffy from the heat, this ice roller can helpfully smooth that out, all while giving you a mini massage. Store it in the freezer when it’s not in use, all ready for when heatwaves hit. Buy it.
By Nancy Alsop
July 2023
