Hello heatwave! As temperatures rise, comfort declines and we’re in desperate need of products that will help us hit that proverbial refresh button. Check out our collection below, to help you stay cool as a cucumber on those sticky summer days.
Fenty Beauty Blotting Papers
The perfect solution for oily skin and shine, these little papers will keep your makeup looking like it’s been freshly applied. The compact is lipstick-sized, portable and straight-up chic – Rihanna has finally made blotting papers look sexy (well, sexier).
Milk Makeup Cooling Water Undereye Patches
Mrs. Bieber has just hopped on Instagram stories to share what she uses for that envy-inducing ‘I have just had eight hours of sleep’ look and it turns out it’s the Milk Makeup Cooling Water Undereye Patches coming in at around 20 quid. A winning formula, it’s caffeine-infused to stimulate microcirculation and de-puff tired eyes while the seawater, aloe and lavender work to calm and hydrate the sensitive skin.
Chantecaille Limited Edition Aqua Blush
For some sheer, rosy summer colour this blush is a staple. Instantly enhancing your complexion while the water-charged formula refreshes the face, this philanthropic French brand will give you all kinds of cooling dewiness.
Clarins Hydra-Essentiel Hydrating Multi-Protection Mist
Made with 98% natural ingredients that will moisturize, refresh and protect the skin from the sun and environmental stressors, this is the perfect companion to have in your makeup bag.
DIOR Diorshow Cooling Stick Eyeshadow
A game-changer. In a range of bright shades, the formulas are 40% water that will give you an immediate cooling sensation and a wet-effect colour result.
Ole Henriksen Cold Plunge Pore Mask
Inspired by the ‘cold plunge’ step of the Scandinavian sauna experience, this mask will deeply purify and diminish pores with an exhilarating chill. Formulated with antioxidant-rich botanicals (alpine, willowherb and snow lotus that have adapted to thrive in extreme cold) this will sweep away impurities.
Briogeo Scalp Revival Charcoal Cooling Jelly
We often forget about protecting our scalps, but it’s so important during these scorching summer months – after all, it’s part of our bodies that will see the most sun. Try this soothing conditioner to help alleviate irritation and decongest the scalp with its blend of coconut oil, peppermint and tea tree.
Susanne Kaufmann Cooling Leg And Vein Spray
Give your feet and legs the TLC they need with this blend of cooling menthol and plant extract designed to refresh and lighten.
Words By Rosina Findlay
