Along with a fabulous hat, a golden faux tan and a bright pop of color on your nails, your Summer beauty routine should consist of light-weight products that protect and keep your skin looking it’s best. With that in mind, here’s what you should be using so you sizzle all summer long!
For a glowing complexion…
A hard-working sunscreen will be your everyday Summer essential. Look for one that includes zinc oxide which creates a physical barrier against UVA and UVB rays. Sunscreen should be used liberally on your face and décolletage to protect the skin from harmful sun damage and to help reduce the signs of aging including fine lines and pigmentation.
A lightweight tinted moisturizer or BB cream can be used in place of your usual foundation for a natural glow without feeling heavy on the skin. Dust on a setting powder with SPF protection over the face for long-lasting coverage. Finish off the natural look with a protective lip balm that will combat flakiness and shield against sun damage.
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Dermalogica Invisible Zinc Physical Defence SPF30
dermalogica.com |
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Supergoop! Invincible Setting, Powder SPF 45, 4.25g $30 USD supergoop.com |
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Aesop Protective Lip Balm SPF 30 5.5g $20 AUD aesop.com |
For Fuss Free Hair…
It’s important we don’t forget to protect our hair and scalp from the elements in Summer including salt, sand, chlorine, humidity and sun exposure.
There is a range of products out there that will protect hair from harmful UV damage caused by sun exposure while keeping your locks soft and frizz-free. Think of it as a sunscreen for your hair!
Look for leave-in sprays, oils and creams with protective properties and keep hair super nourished with a weekly masque.
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Kérastase Soleil Nourishing After Sun Spray 150ml $29 USD kerastase-usa.com |
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Shu Uemura Essence Absolue Nourishing Protective Oil, 150ml $69 USD shuuemura-usa.com |
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Olaplex No.3 Hair Perfector 100ml $28 USD olaplex.com |
For a Buffed Body…
Before you hit the beach slough away dead surface skin and apply a nourishing body mosturizer, so you’re left with a subtle gleam. Apply a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher, 30 minutes before you head out. Water-resistant formulas are best for daily use and exercise, making them less resistant to sweat off throughout the day but it is important to always re-apply if you are in the sun for a prolonged amount of time.
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Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Dry-Touch, Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50, 88ml $12.99 USD neutrogena.com |
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Sun Bum Original SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion 237ml $15.99 USD sunbum.com |
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People 4 Ocean SPF 50 Vegan Sunscreen 100ml $29.95 USD people4ocean.com |
For bright sunny makeup…
This season’s no-makeup makeup look calls for warm lip tints, highlighters and creamy bronzers for a glowing, bronzed look. Invest in a liquid, moisturizing foundation that contains light-reflecting particles and a built-in sunscreen to create a translucent base. Sweep cheekbones with a bronzer and apply highlighter to the high points of the face. Finish off this look with lash building mascara and a peach-coral lip tint.
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ILIA NightLite Bronzing Powder $34 USD iliabeauty.com |
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Kevin Aucoin Stripped Nude Skin Tint, $42 USD kevynaucoinbeauty.com |
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Em Cosmetics Lip Cushion, $22 USD emcosmetics.com |
By Genevieve Reynolds
