Top 18 Summer Holiday Staples
Summer is finally here, and with it comes the promise of beach days, barbecues, and endless sunshine. But while we’re busy having fun, our skin and hair can sometimes feel the heat—literally! The intense summer rays, coupled with the effects of saltwater and chlorine, can take a toll, leaving us with dry skin, sunburns, and frizzy hair.
But fear not! With the right approach and a few essential products, you can maintain your radiant glow and keep your locks luscious. Here’s your comprehensive guide to summer skincare and beauty staples that will ensure you stay looking fabulous from head to toe, no matter how high the temperatures climb.
Naked Sundays | Hydrating Hydrating Glow Face Mist Top Up SPF 50+
Naked Sunday's’ SPF50+ Hydrating Glow Face Mist Top Up is a convenient and effective way to reapply sun protection throughout the day. This lightweight mist provides broad-spectrum SPF50+ coverage while hydrating the skin with ingredients like hyaluronic acid and watermelon extract. Its refreshing formula can be sprayed over makeup, ensuring your skin stays protected, hydrated, and glowing all day long.
Available at Naked Sundays.
Sweet Bee Organics | Springtime Soother
The Springtime Soother by Sweetbee Organics is an all-natural, organic remedy designed to provide relief from springtime allergies. This soothing supplement is formulated with a blend of botanicals, including organic apricots, sweet elderflower, and nettle, which work together with 1000mg of Vitamin C to give you an immunity boost against hay-fever and other springtime allergies. Made to give you glowing, itch-free skin, you can enjoy being outside without worrying about your skin.
Available at Sweet Bee Organics.
STRAAND | Halo Hydrator Scalp Mask
The Halo Hydrator Scalp Mask by STRAAND is a soothing and hydrating treatment designed to improve the health of the scalp. Infused with nourishing ingredients such as niacinamide, aloe vera and hyaluronic acid, this mask helps to calm irritation, reduce dryness, and balance the scalp's natural oils. Regular use promotes a healthy scalp environment, which can enhance hair growth and overall hair health.
Available at STRAAND.
Emma Hardie | Plump & Glow Hydrating Facial Mist and Protect & Prime SPF30
The ultimate summer power couple, Emma Hardie’s Facial Mist instantly refreshes and plumps the skin with a blend of hyaluronic acid and natural plant extracts. It provides an immediate boost of hydration and radiance, making it perfect for use throughout the day to protect from pollution and revitalise tired, dull skin.
Meanwhile, the dual-purpose SPF and primer not only shields the skin from harmful UV rays but also creates a perfect base for makeup application. Infused with anti-aging ingredients, it helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while keeping the skin hydrated and protected.
Available at Emma Hardie.
Kate Somerville | ExfoliKate Body Scrub
This cult classic 3-in-1 body exfoliator is a powerful resurfacing treatment that combines physical and chemical exfoliants to smooth and polish the skin. The triple action exfoliation treatment (physical, chemical & enzymatic) gently sloughs away dead skin cells, revealing a brighter, more even complexion. Additionally, the inclusion of nourishing honey and vitamin E helps to soothe and hydrate the skin, making it soft and radiant.
Available at Kate Somerville.
Wonderskin | Wonder Blading Lip Stain Mask
These stunning, no-fade lip shades that truly last all day with an innovative vegan formula delivers intense, hyper-stain colour that requires no touch-ups, while keeping lips soft and hydrated for hours.
Users can choose from a range of natural tints or bold, eye-catching colors. The alcohol-free formula ensures lips stay moisturized all day, unlike other products that may dry them out. Enjoy vibrant color that won't transfer, fade, or feather, and is waterproof. Removal is easy with a regular cleanser.
Available at Wonderskin.
Wildsmith Skin | Active Repair Nourishing Balm
Kim Cochrane, Head of Education at Wildsmith Skin, tells us: “Our Active Repair Nourishing Cleansing Balm contains a blend of nine nutritional butters, oils, and waxes (such as Rosehip Oil and Meadowfoam Seed Oil) combined with natural surfactants which deeply cleanse the skin and remove makeup, dirt, impurities, and SPF effectively.” This product targets dryness, uneven skin texture, and dehydration. The handpicked ingredients, rich in antioxidants and essential vitamins, ensure the skin barrier is strengthened and reinforced, leaving the skin glowing and replenished.
Available at Wildsmith Skin.
Joonbyrd | Heartwarmer Body Gua Sha
Enhance microcirculation, stimulate lymphatic drainage, and alleviate stress with Joonbyrd’s body gua sha massage tool. Crafted from purple amethyst, renowned for its healing properties and centuries-old use in promoting strength, clarity, and calm, each gua sha stone is uniquely distinct.
Designed with gentle curves, this tool can be used all over the body to ease strained muscles, sculpt, and smooth the skin.
Available at Joonbyrd.
Glow Recipe | Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Balm SPF45
This hydrating balm features broad-spectrum SPF 45 and a PA+++ rating, offering robust protection against UVA/UVB rays while helping to even skin tone and prevent hyperpigmentation. Its translucent, non-comedogenic formula imparts a dewy glow without any greasiness, making it perfect for everyday use and convenient for on-the-go reapplication.
Available at Cult Beauty.
Comfort Zone | Hydramemory Body Lotion
Comfort Zone's Hydramemory Body Lotion is a deeply hydrating body moisturiser that provides long-lasting moisture and nourishment. Enriched with Hyaluronic Acid Macro, it helps to lock in moisture and improve skin elasticity. This luxurious lotion absorbs quickly without leaving a greasy residue, making it ideal for daily use. It leaves the skin feeling velvety soft, supple, and revitalised.
Available at Comfort Zone.
Indeed Labs | Nanoset
Indeed Labs' Nanoset is an advanced blurring setting spray that blurs imperfections and secures makeup, offering a flawless matte finish. Utilising advanced light-diffusing and oil-absorbing technology, Nanoset reduces the appearance of enlarged pores, fine lines, and shine. Suitable for all skin types, it delivers an immediate filtered look and ensures makeup stays in place for up to 16 hours. Infused with Ectoin, it protects against environmental pollutants, provides long-lasting hydration, and prevents dehydration.
Available at Indeed Labs.
every&one | 5-in-1 Multi-Tasking Cream
The every&one 5-in-1 Multi-Tasking Cream is a versatile skincare product that simplifies your routine by acting as a moisturiser, primer, mask, and more. Packed with nourishing ingredients like shea butter, hyaluronic acid, and vitamins, it deeply hydrates, smooths, and protects the skin. Its lightweight texture makes it suitable for all skin types, providing a radiant, healthy-looking complexion with minimal effort.
Available at every&one.
OSMO | Deep Repair Hair Masque
The OSMO Deep Repair Hair Masque is an intensive treatment designed to repair and rejuvenate damaged hair. Enriched with natural oils like jojoba, this mask penetrates deep into the hair shaft to restore moisture, strength, and elasticity. It effectively addresses issues such as dryness, brittleness, and split ends, leaving the hair soft, shiny, and more manageable after just one use.
Available at OSMO.
Maison Louis Marie | Parfum Oil Discovery Set
The Maison Louis Marie Eau de Parfum Discovery Set offers a curated collection of luxurious fragrances, allowing you to explore a variety of sophisticated scents. Each perfume in the set is crafted with high-quality ingredients, ensuring a long-lasting and enchanting olfactory experience. The set is perfect for discovering your signature scent or for gifting to a fragrance lover.
Available at La Gent.
The Organic Pharmacy | Rose Facial Mist
The Organic Pharmacy Rose Facial Mist is a refreshing and hydrating facial spray formulated with organic rose extract. This mist revitalises the skin, providing an instant boost of moisture and a calming effect. It helps to soothe irritation, reduce redness, and improve skin tone. Ideal for use as a toner or a midday refresher, it leaves the skin feeling soft, dewy, and refreshed.
Available at The Organic Pharmacy.
Slow Ageing | Face Discovery Collection
The Slow Ageing Face Discovery Collection is a travel-sized set of essential skincare products designed to nourish, rejuvenate, and promote a healthy complexion. Each product is formulated with their unique 3-tier active blend of super-powered antioxidants, topical circulatory stimulants and nutrient rich extracts.
These high-quality ingredients target specific skin concerns such as hydration, anti-aging, and radiance. This set is perfect for maintaining your skincare routine while on the go this summer.
Available at Slow Ageing.
innisfree | Glow Jelly Cream
Innisfree's Cherry Blossom Glow Jelly Cream is a unique moisturiser with a jelly-like texture that provides intense hydration and a natural glow. Infused with cherry blossom extract and betaine, it helps to brighten the skin, even out skin tone, and improve moisture retention. This lightweight cream absorbs quickly, leaving the skin feeling refreshed, plump, and radiant.
Available at Beauty Bay, Sephora UK, SpaceNK and Cult Beauty.
Sarah Chapman | R&R Glow Recovery Cream
The R&R Glow Recovery Cream is an excellent addition to your summer skincare routine. Its ability to act as a protective second skin offers immediate comfort and relief to irritated or sensitised skin, which can be particularly beneficial after sun exposure. As an everyday barrier-fortifying moisturiser, it ensures your skin stays hydrated and protected even in the harsh summer sun.
Powered by exclusive TTS³ technology, this cream includes supercharged actives like EGF (Epidermal Growth Factor) and Diosmin to soothe and support natural skin regeneration. The skin-identical Ceramide Complex enhances moisturization and improves texture, while Ectoin reinforces the skin barrier and promotes long-term hydration, crucial for summer months. Asiaticoside and Madecassic Acid from Centella Asiatica accelerate skin repair, making this cream ideal for restoring skin integrity after a day outdoors.
Available at Sarah Chapman.
