I don’t know about you, but I’m melting. Just as I turn to facial oils in the winter to boost my skin, in these temperatures I tweak my skincare routine to incorporate super light-weight and hydrating formulas – these are some of my favourites.
Bioderma Sebium micellar water – full review post here. This is great when I’m sweaty, hot and my t-zone is in over-drive. It helps regulate sebum production long-term but also gives an immediate, refreshing, thorough cleanse. While I love a cleansing balm in winter, right now this is just the ticket to remove sunscreen and any waterproof mascara, without drying my skin. Tip: I’ve been keeping it in the fridge and taking my makeup off as soon as I come in off the beach.
This Works No Wrinkles Wonder Essence – full review here. I’ve been using this now for a couple of months and I can really see a change in the texture of my skin. Although it does add another step to my skincare routine (post cleanse, pre serum), I have found the gentle enzyme exfoliation really suits my summer-time skin and the hyaluronic acid helps hydrate again.
Astalift Jelly Aquarysta rejuvenating concentrate – full review here. I first reviewed this last summer and have been repurchasing it ever since. It is still up there in my Top 3 Beauty must-haves. The consistency is rather weirdly, that of a Rowntrees orange jelly but the formula is perfect when it’s super hot. It is immediately cooling and melts into my skin without leaving a sticky, suffocating layer. In fact, it leaves my face feeling plumped, softened and dewy. Love, love, love it.
For day cream (under my Clarins SPF 30 facial sunscreen) I have been using Caudalie’s VinoSource moisturising mattifying fluid which is super light-weight and as it leaves my skin velvety and matte, it is a great base for make-up. Then at night, for some targeted wrinkle busting, Yves Rocher’s instant anti-wrinkle moisturiser. Another great French skincare brand which is offering this natural-yet-efficient, creme-formula at 50% off at the moment.
That’s it, nothing remarkably new but some great light-weight, hydrating formulas to help your skin survive the heat!
Thanks for the tips!