As we pack our jeans and boots away for another year, and rummage through the wardrobe to revive our swimwear and party dresses, our skin cannot be forgotten about.
We're not only dealing with post-winter skin, but also post-lockdown skin here people, so we need to up the ante this year.
To help you do just that, we have rounded up the newest and best summer skin saviours on the market. Limbs will be looking smooth, sun-kissed and like winter was never here - you can thank us later.
BODY
Schick Hydro Silk® Perfect Finish™ is a multi-purpose trimmer and styler that helps create your perfect look on wet or dry skin. It features one handle with three trimmers for face, eyebrows and bikini area. The dual sided trimmer allows for easy and precise brow shaping, add comb attachment to uniform length. The face trimmer is designed to remove hair smoothly and quickly. The bikini trimmer expertly styles the bikini line, attach comb to trim, and adjust to four lengths.
Jurlique Smoothing Body Exfoliating Gel is a lightweight exfoliating gel that uses walnut shell powder to gently but thoroughly lift away dead surface skin cells and impurities. Infused with hydrating rosa gallica flower extract, powerful botanical extracts and herbal antioxidants this special formula helps soothe and leaves skin feeling cleansed, soft, smooth and more radiant.
Yours Only® COAT Body Moisturiser gives dry-to-extra-dry skin a much-needed drink, and keeps working hard over the next 24 hours to repair and protect. Dermatologically tested on hypersensitive humans, not animals. By choosing COAT, you donate to allergy research at the RPAH. No added animal-derived ingredients, parabens or sulfates. Features recyclable packaging.
Swisse Beauty Collagen Glow Powder is a premium quality beauty supplement featuring collagen peptides, vitamin C, vitamin E, as well as a blend of acai, goji and grape seed. This great tasting iridescent formula helps supports collagen production and skin integrity from within. Also contains antioxidants, which help reduce free radical damage to body cells.
GLOW
JERGENS Natural Glow + Firming Wet Skin Moisturiser is a lightweight multi-tasking moisturiser that takes advantage of skin’s peak moisture moment, when it’s damp and most receptive to hydration. This moisture moment is also key for colour, as it glides smoothly, evenly, and effortlessly onto wet skin. It is formulated with a blend of collagen, elastin, colour enhancers and wet skin technology, to lock in moisture, visibly firm and gradually build natural-looking colour.
LYCON LYCO-BRONZE Tan & Mitt Duo is the perfect pair for a natural glowing tan at home all year round. This iconic duo will easily create a natural Australian golden glow for the festive season and is formulated with bio-melanin, aloe vera and vitamin E. This customisable self-tanning foam with plant-derived DHA, erythrulose and premium natural pigments quickly develops into a sun-kissed glowing tan in just one hour, or for a darker tan leave on for up to four hours.
TANOLOGIST Overnight Gradual Tan Treatment Oil is a hydrating, gradual tanning treatment oil designed to supercharge skin while you sleep. Formulated to be applied directly to the skin, this flexible formulation is perfect for beginners or those who prefer a lighter glow.
PROTECTION
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Face Mist SPF50 is a lightweight sunscreen spray that dries instantly, making it perfect for on-the-go application. This oil-free, non-greasy sunscreen has an invisible matte finish and layers invisibly under makeup. The Ultra Sheer range offers a convenient refreshing sunscreen spray that provides UVA/UVB protection stabilised with Helioplex technology.
Hawaiian Tropic Island Sport Sunscreen protects you on your outdoor experiences, yet it’s light enough to keep your skin looking beautiful with Hawaiian Tropic’s signature tropical scent. The lightweight moisturising formula is sweat resistant, won’t clog pores and is non-greasy. Reef Friendly and PETA Cruelty Free.
Emma Lewisham Skin Shield Daily Face Antioxidant + SPF 30 is the ultimate beauty cream for skin that is protected and defended, as well as helping to dramatically slow down signs of ageing. It combines SPF30 protection against UVA and UVB rays, a pollution shield from particles and blue light emitted from screens and 24 potent actives to retain the most healthy, luminous and youthful complexion.
Bondi Sands Hydra UV Protect SPF 50+ Body Lotion is a fast absorbing and non-greasy sunscreen lotion. It effectively protects against UVA and UVB rays whist offering deep hydration for skin moisturisation.
Ultra Violette Lean Screen SPF 50+ Mattifying Zinc is the latest addition to the Ultra Violette family and was the brand's most-requested skinscreen ever. Lean Screen is a zinc-only mineral SPF50+ that doesn’t look or feel gross on the skin. It doesn't feel heavy or sticky, yet soothes sensitive skin types and leaves a subtle matte finish. Ideal for anyone with oily or reactive skin, or those that just prefer a physical sunscreen.
FACE
Sisley Paris Phyto-Touche Illusion D’Ete is a ultra-gentle bronzing gel powder which in a single gesture gives a natural sun-kissed complexion to pale skin tones and illuminating tanned skin. An innovative smoothing complex with a soft-focus effect offers a luminous result. The micronised pigments ensure optimum colour for a natural, uniform result. It’s unique texture evens out the complexion without overloading the skin for a ’second skin’ feel.
Arbonne Redness Rescue Mattifying Powder is formulated with a neutralising green pigment that works with all skin tones to help reduce the appearance of redness and minimise shine. Lemon balm (Melissa offcinalis) and ivy (hedera helix) extracts also help calm and soothe skin. The powder absorbs oil when used over or under moisturiser or makeup, helping to soften, cool and condition oily/combination skin.
Laneige Glowy Makeup Serum is a moisture-locking, glow-boosting, makeup extender all in the texture of a serum. Formulated with ceramide moisture gel and Light-fit Prep Technology, it blends comfortably onto skin, making it the perfect primer to extend makeup wear. For those 'no foundation' days, the Pink Diamond Mineral Powder creates a reflective glow, for smoother skin and a healthy, hydrated complexion.
CLEANSE
PB SKN REFRESH Gel Cleanser is a refreshing gel cleanser that clarifies and detoxifies with antibacterial and antiseptic properties from wheatgrass, green tea and chlorophyll. The cleanser is perfect for active lifestyles, and helps to undo the damage sweat and grime does to our skin.
Dr. LeWinn’s Line Smoothing Complex Melting Cleansing Jelly is a luxurious cleansing jelly. It transforms into an oil to cleanse and dissolve all traces of excess oil and impurities, while rejuvenating and hydrating skin for a visibly healthier complexion. Working to melt away impurities, dirt and SPF it's the perfect summer cleanser to remove heavy duty products.
AMPM Skincare Milk Cleanser is a lightweight, gentle milk cleanser that is formulated with rosehip and aloe vera. This non-foaming milk cleanser removes daily pollutants and makeup, while maintaining the skin’s natural balance. Soothing cucumber and gentle lavender flower extract make this an ideal cleanser for sensitive skin, but it is suitable for all skin types. This cleanser leaves skin feeling soft, smooth, clean and hydrated.
Garnier Micellar Rose Water Clean & Glow is a cleansing water with floral notes, renowned for its illuminating properties to help boost the skin’s healthy glow. Delicately extracted by steam distillation of rosa damascene petals, the rose water helps reveal the skin’s natural radiance by soothing, purifying and brightening.
