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Indian summers are synonymous with having fun and getting fried! Now whether you’re braving the heat on your way to work, shimmying at a music festival or socialising at a sundowner, our sun-safe summer skincare and beauty essentials will help you strike the perfect balance for body, beauty and peace of mind. After all, nobody should sweat the small stuff.
The rule of thumb for summer should be hydration, think face mists, think ice contours, think lightweight moisturisers. Summer is ubiquitous with dehydration, when it comes to your body and skin, so, to beat the heat in all the right ways, ensure you hydrate your skin with potent ingredients and ideal formulations, one that doesn’t clog your pores but also boosts moisture content even in the inner layers of your skin. Here are some summer saviours that are quite frankly must-haves in your skin and makeup vanity.
10 Summer Saviours To Beat The Heat
1. Kama Ayurveda Pure Rose Water Toner
A face mist by any other name might feel as sweet, but this is our number-one pick for the season. Made of roses handpicked from the Himalayas and steam-distilled for purity, it’s a natural astringent and pick-me-up for heat-stressed skin. A quick spritz will hydrate, balance your skin’s pH levels and sweep away sweat and impurities. The benefits of rose water are manifold, and this rose water serves as a toner too.
Added bonus: We love that you can share this skin-saver with your man. Kama’s Rose Water does double duty as an aftershave, minus the damaging inclusions of perfume and alcohol.
2. Toni And Guy Sea Salt Texturising Spray
Emerging from the water looking like a drowned rat isn’t an attractive look on anyone, unless you’re on the cast of Baywatch. "Luckily surfer-girl chic needs no stylist.” All you need to do is spray it evenly on towel-dried hair from root to tip and work in body and texture with your fingers. This hair spray is suitable for all types of hair.
Runway Dispatch: Who says you can’t rock beach waves after dusk? Blowdry your hair to add body, shine your lids and cheekbones with some shimmer, and you’re ready to hit that summertime soiree.
3. The Face Shop Sunscreen Stick With SPF 50+
No summer set is complete without sunscreen! And when it’s dispatched from Korea, the reigning king of skincare, we know it’s going to do a good job. Offering heavyweight and all-natural UV protection, Innisfree’s UV Protection Stick glides on easily for a quick application doesn’t leave an oily residue and works to block sweat and sebum.
PS: A triple-threat sunscreen, this protectant stick also has anti-ageing and whitening superpowers.
4. Revolution Pro New Neutral Shadow Palette
Join this season’s glitterati with Makeup Revolution’s New Neutral Shadow Palette. We love this eyeshadow palette because it’s the perfect balance of matte, shimmer and shades that can help you achieve any of S/S 17’s runway beauty trends, from unicorn for the everyday girl to 80’s disco glam.
Beauty Tip: From left to right, you can switch up the swathe and look for any occasion and step out looking like the glamorous summer goddess you are.
5. Lakme 9to5 Hya Matte Lipstick
Whether you’re pouting about the heat or for the perfect #SummerSelfie, make it just so with a pop of colour and added protection with this hyaluronic acid-infused lipstick. Available in a range of summer-happy shades, the high pigmentation formula lends a more saturated stain than other tinted lip balms without compromising on moisture.
Icy Surprise: Don’t freak out if your lips start to tingle after you’ve put this on. It leaves a minty flavour that makes your lips feel like they’re under an AC vent – a win-win in the season if you ask us.
6. Innisfree Squeeze Energy Sheet Mask
Assaulted by dirt, pollution and heat through the day? Everyone’s skin needs a little soothing. Cue ancient Aloe: a gift from our country’s very own green gods, the miracle plant has anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Innisfree’s sheet face masks are the stuff of legends, leaving your skin soft, supple and ready for your day in the sun.
Psst: Since it’s dermatologically tested and non-intrusive, this is a great product for sensitive skin types.
7. e.l.f. Cosmetics Primer-Infused Bronzer
There’s no reason you can’t look like a bronzed goddess, even if you’ve spent all summer in the arctic environs of your office. Prepare for an ethereal, sun-kissed glow to make you look like you went from sand carpet to red carpet in a hot minute. We particularly love this face bronzer, because it includes micro pearls that blend naturally into the skin and add a little bit of shimmer.
Pro Tip: Shimmery bronzer looks best underneath the cheekbones, and can double as highlighter down the bridge of your nose. Since this bronzer is also a primer, you can easily blend it and build it with a powdered bronzer.
8. Moroccanoil Hair Treatment
When it comes to friends for your follicles, nothing’s better than Moroccanoil’s miracle treatment oil formula. Nourish sea-sick, dry or damaged hair with this versatile hair serum, that can be used to condition, style or set your hair. The formula’s foot-soldiers transport proteins, fatty acids, Omega-3, vitamins and antioxidants to restore, repair and rejuvenate.
Hair How-To: Pour out a small amount and massage into clean, dry hair before you blow-dry, or after to discipline fly-aways and dry ends.
9. Bare Anatomy Anti-Frizz Hair Mask
Fight the elements and tame your frizz with this one of the best leave-in hair creams, a knight-in-shining armour for most hair types, especially in the summer. Infused with Keratin, Hyaluronic Acid and Protein, it restores lustrousness and strength. Bonus: It also works for curly-haired girlies and protects your hair from heat damage.
Expert Advice: For maximum results, put a coin-sized scoop on damp hair, and apply it evenly to your mid-lengths and ends. No pesky flyaways or bumps, we promise.
10. Davidoff Cool Water Reborn Eau De Parfum For Her
A cult classic over the decades, Davidoff’s Cool Water is still going strong come 2017, with its latest addition, Night Dive. Both sweet and sexy, this perfume for women includes notes of Mandarin, Ginger, Patchouli, Cedar Wood and Hyacinth mingling together to create a fresh, aquatic scent that screams – albeit subtly – summer.
Mesmerise: Spray some of this heavenly fragrance before your next date, and thank us later.
Parting Thoughts
From hair masks to curb frizziness to face mists that calm sensitive skin, there are 10 summer saviours that you need to restock this summer. Keep your skin, hair, and body calm, cool, and collected in this warm weather with the right products and hydrating formulations.
FAQs
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What is a simple summer skincare routine I can follow?
A simple summer skincare routine to follow is a hydration-centric CSMS routine that aims at increasing your moisture retention levels, improving barrier function, and brightening your skin.
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How can I prevent my skin from damage during the summer?
You can increase the intake of water, avoid heavy makeup, wash your face twice a day, carry a face mist and spritz it twice a day, wear sunscreen religiously, and reapply frequently.
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Should I use a moisturiser in the summer?
Yes, even though moisturisers are objectively winter skincare essential, not using a moisturiser in the summer season triggers the oil glands to produce extra oil to hydrate the skin, causing acne breakouts and a greasy texture. We recommend using an oil-free and lightweight moisturiser for the summer.
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