From after sun to fake tan: the best summer skin products
Summer is on its way, which can mean only one thing: it's time to reveal the skin we've been hiding under tights and jumpers for months on end. Whether you're jetting off to warmer climes or pinning your hopes on the mythical British summer, here are the essentials to battle cellulite, exfoliate knees, and soothe sun-kissed skin.
Clarins tonic body polisher, £33
This exfoliating cream, with essential oils of rosemary, rosewood, mint, and salt crystals, is the ideal scrub for soft, glowing summer skin. Massage onto clean, damp skin once or twice a week, focusing on rough knees, feet, and elbows.
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Sun Defense for Face SPF 50 PA+++, £26
Swear by Elizabeth Arden’s Eight Hour cream? Then this summer variant is a must: with SPF 50 (to protect against UVB rays) and PA+++ (the highest protection against UVA rays), this lightweight cream is an essential.
Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20, £34
Keep your make-up routine simple this summer with this tinted moisturiser: lightweight yet long-lasting, this cult product gives your skin a natural finish while also providing SPF 20 protection.
Aromatherapy Associates body brush, £21
Bust pesky cellulite by stimulating circulation and encouraging lymphatic drainage with this body brush, made with natural cactus sisal bristles. Gently brush dry skin in an upward motion before showering for best results.
Clarins Radiance-Plus Golden Glow Booster, £19
Struggle to find the perfect fake tan for your face? Then make your own: mix this self-tan booster with any Clarins face care product to top up your tan as speedily or slowly as you like.
Margaret Dabbs Exfoliating Foot Mousse, £20
Prep your feet for flip flops and sandals with this exfoliating mousse, which also has anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal properties. Rub over wet feet – paying particular attention to heels – and rinse with lukewarm water.
Clinique SPF 30 Body Cream, £16.20
For sun protection that doesn’t leave skin sticky, head for Clinique’s oil-free body cream. Bursting with antioxidants to protect against UVA and UVB rays.
Clarins After Sun Replenishing Moisture Care for Face and Décolleté, £27
A day spent in the sun is a day wasted if you don’t look after your skin come nightfall. Prolong your tan – and hydrate your sensitive face and neck – with this soothing cream.
St. Tropez Self Tan Classic Mist, £21
There’s no product better than St Tropez for fake tan – and thanks to help from fragrance house Givaudan, the summer essential no longer has its trademark biscuit smell. Instead, this gentle tanner will leave you smelling of apple, lavender, and rose.
Clinique Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Corrector, £34.02
Reduce the appearance of dark spots, hyperpigmentation, and uneven skin with this lightweight serum.
Vichy Ideal Soleil After Sun SOS Balm 100ml, £11.50
Soothe and rehydrate your skin after a day in the sun with this cooling, paraben-free balm.
Clarins Fix n Make Up, £23
Carefully applied make up can easily slide away in summer heat. Keep it in place (and your face feeling fresh) with this light, make up-setting mist. With aloe vera and allantoin, this grapefruit-infused spray also moisturises and soothes your skin.
