Upgrade your summer protection with our top product picks…
With the holiday season in full swing, it's the perfect time to upgrade your heat protection routine with ways to shield the skin and hair against harmful UVA and UVB rays that can lead to unwanted pigmentation, sensitivity, and dryness. To combat these concerns, we’ve pulled together our top picks to keep you hydrated and protected all summer long.
iS Clinical Eclipse SPF 50+ (RRP £50/€59, available at isclinical.co.uk)
Designed for both daily use and outdoor adventures, iS Clinical’s Eclipse SPF 50+ offers exceptional water-resistant, broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection. While historically sunscreens have been quick to clog pores, felt greasy on the skin and left a white or grey cast over darker skin tones, Eclipse SPF 50+ effortlessly blends into the skin and dries matte, making it the perfect non-comedogenic sunscreen to wear under make-up. Containing Titanium Dioxide, and micronized Zinc Oxide, enhanced with Vitamin E, skin is left prepped and protected for prolonged sun exposure.
Top Tip: Dust on PerfecTint Powder SPF40 (£78) for an easy, reliable way to top up on SPF throughout the day.
New Bouclème Curl Defence Spray (RRP £22 / EU €26, available at boucleme.co.uk)
Designed with curls, coils, and waves in mind, the new Curl Defence Spray from Bouclème helps protect strands against damage caused by heat tools, UV rays, pollution, humidity, and brushing. Water-based and non-greasy, the spray has been carefully formulated with 99% naturally derived, vegan ingredients, making it not only perfect for curls, but kind for the planet too. Whilst protecting the hair against environmental aggressors, the antioxidant rich formula simultaneously works to support hair health, as it boosts elasticity and shields against protein loss from heat tools.
Enriched with hydrating Aloe Vera, the spray keeps curls nourished and strong, whilst Sodium Hyaluronate, Fructose and Mushroom Extracts combine forces to condition, minimise breakage, and provide long lasting styling effects even in high humidity, for frizz free definition. Added antioxidants repair, protect, and prevent colour fading, leaving curls silky and soft.
Glutaceuticals 5-a-Day (RRP £149, available at theperfectpeel.co.uk)
To soothe and hydrate the skin post sun-exposure, apply a generous layer of Glutaceuticals 5-a-Day. Enriched with superfood extracts such as carrot, wheat, plantain, gingko, and calendula, this nutrient rich moisturiser strengthens the skin from within, offering robust antioxidant protection against environmental stressors. Added glutathione and squalane brighten and hydrate the skin, whilst peptides help reduce fine lines and wrinkles for a plumper, more even-toned complexion.
Magnolia Soothing Bath, Body & Shower Oil (available at bramleyproducts.co.uk)
Perfect for various uses post sun-exposure, Bramley’s Magnolia Soothing Bath, Body & Shower Oil serves as a massage oil, bath and shower oil, and body oil, providing much needed relief to dry, compromised skin. Enriched with 100% naturally derived and responsibly sourced ingredients including magnolia flower, rosehip, and borage oil to support the delicate moisture barrier, skin is left smooth, soft, and supple. Added chamomile, lavender, and geranium essential oils relax and soothe the body and mind.
