Heat waves, weekend beach trips, skin that shines, hair dried out by the sun… Summer puts our beauty routine to the test. This season, brands are stepping up with innovations to help us keep a fresh-looking complexion, well-hydrated skin, and an irresistible glow, even when the thermometer soars. From protective skincare to scented mists, through heat-resistant mascara and “vacation glow” makeup, here are the must-haves to slip into your summer beauty bag.
Essentials for protecting your skin
You can’t skip solid sun protection. Among the buzziest launches, you’ll find the ILIA Sun Serum SPF50, a mineral sunscreen with a lightweight texture that shields while hydrating the skin.
Sun Serum Mineral Sunscreen SPF50 PA++++ – ILIA – 45€
To target pigment spots, the Ducray Melascreen Care is a valuable ally, while the Pai British Summer Time Glow SPF30 combines UV protection with an instant complexion-brightening effect.
Melascreen teinté protecteur antitaches SPF50+ – DUCRAY – 16,50€
British Summer Time Glow SPF 30 – PAI – 36€
The Holidermie Invisible Sunscreen Stick is, for its part, perfect for daytime touch-ups without leaving a white cast.
Stick Solaire Invisible SPF50+ – HOLIDERMIE – 19€
Finally, to deliver a true hydration boost to your skin, you can’t miss the Erborian Water Serum, the iconic Drunk Elephant B-Hydra, or the Dr. Althea 3-in-1 Hydrating Mist, ideal for refreshing the face throughout the day.
Water Sérum – ERBORIAN – 29,90€
B-Hydra™ Sérum Hydratant Intensif – DRUNK ELEPHANT – 52€
Aqua Marine Jelly Mist Brume Hydratante Visage Ultra-Fine – DR ALTHEA – 21,95€
Hair-saving products
Between UV exposure, salt, and chlorine, hair takes a hit on vacation too. To restore softness and nourishment, René Futterer’s Nutri-Repair Shampoo is a summer staple.
Shampooing nutri-réparateur Solaire – RENE FURTERER – 15,50€
The One For All by Revlon Professional protects, hydrates, and eases styling in one step, while the Schwarzkopf Fibre Clinix Repair Mask helps mend ends stressed by a day in the sun.
Fibre Clinix Masque Réparateur – SCHWARZKOPF – 40,50€
To round out the routine, the Bachca Detangling Brush, combining nylon and boar bristles, minimizes breakage while adding shine.
Brosse démêlage et brillance – BACHCA – 32€
Make-up essentials that stay put in the heat
When it’s 95°F, it’s best to go with light yet luminous makeup. The Merit Clean Volume Mascara adds intensity without weighing lashes down, while the Typology Cils et Sourcils Sculpt Gel T52 with 2% biomimetic keratin disciplines brows and naturally sets lashes.
Clean Volume Mascara – MERIT – 29€
Gel Sculptant Cils et Sourcils T52 Kératine biomimétique 2% – TYPOLOGY – 19,90€
For a more defined gaze, the Curly Mood Brow Felt Marker draws brows with precision. On the complexion, the Dior Backstage Rosy Glow continues to charm with a natural, lit-from-within glow. Blush lovers will also adore the One Size Cheek Clapper 3D, while the Kosas Impressionist Multistick colors both cheeks and lips.
Feutre brow felt – CURLY MOOD – 13€
Dior Backstage Rosy Glow – DIOR – 45€
Cheek Clapper 3D Trio de blush texturé – ONE SIZE – 41€
Impressionist Multistick Stick Crèmeux Joues + Lèvres – KOSAS – 37€
The Benetint Pocket Pal remains a staple for that “beachy comeback” look, while the Fenty Beauty Sun Stalk’r Soufflé bronzer brings warmth with an ultra-natural finish.
Benetint Pocket Pal Duo Encre à Lèvres & Gloss – BENEFIT – 33€
Sun Stalk’r Soufflé Bronzer Crème Mousse Pressée – FENTY BEAUTY – 39€
To fix makeup in the heat, the Essence Silky Blur Translucent Loose Setting Powder quickly becomes essential.
Silky Blur Poudre – ESSENCE – 4,59€
The skincare that makes a difference
Lips deserve their own dose of comfort too. The Lip Sleeping Mask Blue Lemonade from Laneige promises a soft, nourished mouth by morning.
Lip Sleeping Mask Blue Lemonade Masque de Nuit pour les Lèvres – LANEIGE – 24€
For a satin-smooth complexion, the Só Bio Étic Precious Argan Beauty Oil nourishes without a greasy feel, while the Body Badalada Glow Lotion from Sol de Janeiro illuminates the body with subtle golden pearlescence.
Huile Rose de beauté – SO BIO ETIC – 19,60€
Body Badalada™ Glow Lotion Lotion Scintillante et Hydratante 24 h – SOL DE JANEIRO – 26€
Then, the Yves Rocher Lychee Body Gel Scrub helps you rediscover soft, radiant skin before applying your moisturizer.
Finally, to prep your skin for a tan, the Poméol Solar Subtler/Cure Sublimateur Solaire supports those who want to take care of their skin from within.
Sublimateur solaire – POMEOL – 23,20€
Perfumes and spritzes that smell like vacation
Summer is also the season for light fragrances. You won’t be able to resist Été Immortel by Poécile, a solar scent with Mediterranean notes. Gourmand fragrance lovers will swoon over the Evoluderm Coco Mist or the Valentino Born In Roma Vanilla Bliss, a body-and-hair mist with warm, addictive notes.
Parfum Été Immortel – POECILE – 72€
Brume Parfumée Coco – EVOLUDERM – 7€
Born In Roma Vanilla Bliss Brume Parfumée Cheveux & Corps – VALENTINO – 49,90€
For an immediate cooling sensation, Yves Rocher’s Eaux Fraîches Aériennes are ideal after a day in the sun.
Eau Fraîche Aérienne Menthe & Cédrat – YVES ROCHER – 49,90€
Finally, the Nuxe Prodigeuse Florale Roll-On lets you dab a few fragrant touches on wrists or the neck at any moment of the day.
Huile Prodigieuse® Florale Roll-On – NUXE – 29,90€
