The Beauty Essentials You Need For A Heatwave
That’s where we step in. From the styling saviour from Color Wow that keeps frizz at bay, to the SPFs that you won’t dread reaching for, we’ve got you covered. Plus, there’s a new way to get dewy skin that smells good enough to eat from Gisou.
If you think it's time to bring in the big guns, you’re in the right place. Whether you’re heading to the beach or simply surviving the underground, these are the products that will keep you looking, feeling and smelling your best this summer.
How To Survive The Heatwave
Color Wow
Dream Coat Supernatural Spray, £ 13,00
The humidity-proof heat protectant
If you can’t imagine a summer without frizz, think again. Despite being a go-to all year round, this product is something we cannot live without during a heatwave. Applied generously from root to tip before blow-drying, this hardworking heat protectant guarantees that your strands stay sleek and smooth until your next wash, no matter how humid the climate. For particularly thick hair, there’s the Extra Strength Dream Coat and Dream Coat For Curly Hair.
Gisou
Hair and Body Mist - Honey Dewy, £ 27,00
The dewy mist
Keeping your skin soft and smelling good is best achieved with a deliciously scented body oil, so what if there was a way to emulate that on the go? Gisou’s latest honey-loving launch has done just that. Unlike any mist that’s come before, this formula truly hydrates, leaving a dewy glow on your skin and shine on your hair without stickiness. For a midday scent top up or post-swim pick me up, you need this in your life.
Coola
Scalp & Hair Mist SPF30, £ 29,00
The scalp and hair protection
Days out in extreme heat mean that your usual SPF routine probably won’t cut it, especially if you’re particularly fair or have young children. Extending your protection to your hair is a wise move to prevent that dreaded burnt scalp feeling or your beloved balayage fading prematurely. We love Coola’s organic sun care range, and this nourishing monoi-infused formula is no exception.
Kopari
Golden Sunglaze Sheer Body Mist Sunscreen SPF 30, £ 36,00
The shimmering sunscreen
Having a sunscreen that you’ll actually want to apply is the secret to happy, protected skin and once you try Kopari’s shimmering hyaluronic acid-infused formula, there's no going back. Whether you’re spraying before leaving the house to run errands or poolside in a luxury resort, soft, glowing skin with a tropical guava scent is hard to say no to.
The INKEY List
Glow On The Go, £ 38,00
The summer essentials
This thoughtful set couldn’t be more useful during a heatwave. If sweat and sunscreen are causing congestion and breakouts on your body, the Exfoliating Body Stick will refine and smooth your skin. The Omega Water Cream serves as an exceptional after sun lotion for your face and the Dewy Face Mist feels so refreshing. Plus, it comes with two handy packing cubes for your next holiday.
Prequel
Universal Skin Solution Dermal Spray, £ 19,00
The bacteria neutraliser
Containing stabilised hypochlorous acid, this spray works to neutralise acne-inducing bacteria, so it’s our go-to after a cycle, walk, or exercise class. In the clinic, Prequel’s founder Dr Sam uses it before cosmetic procedures and it's gentle enough for daily use to keep your skin clean, soothed and hydrated.
AKT
The Deodorant Balm Sc.01 Orange Grove, £ 10,00
The heavyweight deodorant
If your deodorant isn’t quite cutting it in this heat, we don’t blame you. AKT was created by performers on London’s west end who needed something that would absorb sweat to keep their skin dry, nourished and smelling good. Once applied, the soothing neroli and mandarin scented balm transforms into invisible powder which is made without aluminium salts, to work effectively without blocking your sweat glands.
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