These cooling beauty products will help see you through the heatwave
In face of a mega heatwave like we're all experiencing now (and for the foreseeable future, apparently), cooling beauty products are one of the best ways to beat the heat and remain cool at any given moment.
Not that we're complaining. We are all for the warm climes and sunny days, but we’d be lying if we said British heatwaves are always smooth sailing. Whether you're struggling to sleep or battling sunburn, trying to navigate our usual lives and throwing 20+ temperatures into the mix isn’t easy. We can't even decide whether it's better to work from home and stay as still as possible, or face a particularly sweaty commute just to experience the sweet relief of office air con (turns out office life does have its perks).
Whether it’s sweat, redness, blotching or just that feeling of being horribly uncomfortable, trying to maintain a cool, calm and collected exterior during a heatwave isn’t easy. With makeup melting off our faces, hair becoming unmanageable in the humidity and creams and lotions only contributing to stickiness, it’s understandable if your beauty routine is the last thing you want to be thinking about.
But what if we told you that, actually, your beauty products could lend a helping hand? As in the winter, when we swap out lightweight formulas for richer textures, it makes sense too to make some tweaks to your beauty line-up come summer in a bid to make life a little easier. Whether you’re tied to your desk at home, battling the scorching sunshine on an al fresco walk or desperately trying to reduce your body temp with an icy lunch-time shower, there’s a cooling beauty product out there that is sure to help.
From refreshing face mists that work to boost glow and level out hydration to icy moisturisers that you can pull straight out of the freezer (yes, really) for an amped-up cooling sensation, there’s a plethora of products out there that you can turn to whenever you (or your skin) require a breather from the stuffy summer sunshine. Consider this your ultimate heatwave beauty kit.
Keep scrolling to discover the best cooling beauty products.
Best for fuss-free body nourishment
Chanel N°1 De Chanel Revitalizing Body Serum-In-Mist, £68, John Lewis
We get it, the very idea of having to slather on sticky body lotions post-shower when you’re already feeling the heat is enough to make anyone turn their back on body moisturiser. Unfortunately though, making sure your limbs have ample nourishment in the summer is key if you want to avoid dry skin and scaliness. This lightweight serum-in-mist can be sprayed onto towel-dried skin post-shower (and throughout the day) for a refreshing, incredibly pleasant moisturising experience that tones, hydrates and protects skin.
Best for soothing sunburn
Skin Proud Frozen Over Gel to Ice Hydrator, £16.05, Skin Proud
Far from just a cool gimmick, this gel moisturiser can be stored in the freezer and applied to hot, tired skin straight after cleansing. Not only do the ice-cold temps help to cool and calm sunburned skin, but it’s also jam-packed with hyaluronic acid to deliver a juicy dose of thirst-quenching hydration. Even if you’re not sunburned, this is a total heatwave saviour.
Best for cooling sun protection
La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Aquagel SPF30, £34.50, Look Fantastic
Come summer, applying SPF daily is more important than ever, but we totally understand that slapping on thick creams is far from ideal. This lightweight gel SPF is cooling on the skin and provides great protection against harmful rays.
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Best for instant relief
Milk Makeup Cooling Water, £21, Selfridges
For when you’re on the go, this handy stick is a lifesaver. It doesn’t look like much, but one swipe over the face and down the neck delivers a seriously refreshing burst of coolness, helping to depuff while it works. Our advice? Stick it in the fridge and take it out just before you head out for super-charged results.
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Best for an on-the-go refresh
Avène Thermal Spring Water Spray for Sensitive Skin, £9.75, Boots
Simple, but oh-so effective, this gentle, skin-soothing water spray is ideal for a fuss-free cool down wherever you may be. Plus, it you can hold down for as long as you like for a continuous mist rather than a single spritz, which quite frankly, is never enough.
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Best for oily summer skin
Ole Henriksen Cold Plunge Pore Mask, £31, Boots
Hot weather and increased sweat levels means skin can become more oily and breakout-prone in the summer months. This hardworking mask contains a bunch of acids to help unclog pores and reset skin. While it works, it delivers quite an intense cooling effect, helping to destress your skin and your mind.
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Best for smelling fresh
Fussy Refillable Deodorant, £20, Fussy
If you're into natural deodorants, you'll be all too familiar with the claggy, greasy film they can so often leave. This stuff, however, is infused with clean, effective ingredients that help to moisturise and protect your skin while neutralising odour-causing bacteria. Plus, there's five beautifully refined premium scents and an unscented option to choose from.
Best for red, blotchy skin
Kitsch Ice Facial Roller, £15, Cult Beauty
Got a meeting but look red-faced and flustered? Keep this ice roller on your desk and give yourself a quick massage five minutes before you're due to log on/go in; it minimises redness and flushing surprisingly efficiently. At the end of the day, pop it in the freezer and get it back out in the morning.
Best for calming stressed skin
Dr.Jart+ Cryo Rubber Mask with Soothing Allantoin, £11, Cult Beauty
Skin feeling hot and bothered? Give this top-rated rubber mask from Dr Jart+ a whirl. Drenched in soothing allantoin and tiger grass, it will help lower the temperature of your skin, calming redness and relieving irritation. Just apply the ampoule all over skin before placing the rubber mask on top.
Best for setting makeup
ONE/SIZE Mini On 'Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray, £15, Sephora
Loved by Queen Bey, this must-try setting spray will lock your look in place for all day wear – even during the heatwave. Blended with green tea extract and witch hazel, the magical mist helps tighten pores and absorb excess oil, too. We’re hooked.
Best for reducing puffiness
Pacifica Chill Baby Cooling Cryo Globes, £25, Cult Beauty
High temps can result in a puffy face (due to fluid retention) which is why these Cooling Cryo Globes from Pacifica are a heatwave skin saviour. Designed to be used fresh-from-the-fridge, the glass gobes (that come in two sizes) roll away redness and help reduce puffiness while feeling incredible on the skin.
Best for soothing sun-baked skin
Sun Bum Cool Down AfterSun Spray, £17.99, Look Fantastic
Spent too much time in the sun? We’ve all been there. If your skin is scorched, dry and/or thirsty, treat it to this Aftersun Spray from Sun Bum that’s blended with soothing aloe vera and hydrating vitamin E.
Best for cooling under eyes
Milk Makeup Cooling Water Undereye Patches, £21, Cult Beauty
Perk up hot, tired under eyes with these clever cooling patches from Milk Makeup. Not only do they give a refreshing cooling sensation when applied, but they also hydrate the delicate under eye area and help take down puffiness thanks to caffeine, sea water and lavender.
