There are so many reasons to love summer. Firstly, it’s not winter! Secondly, popsicles. Thirdly, balmy evenings that are perfect for catch-ups with friends and family. Lastly, holidays — of course! What we don’t love about summer is when we’re too busy with summer fun to remember that summer skin needs attention, too! So much focus is placed on caring for winter skin, but summer skin also needs a helping hand. Your best friend during the sultry summer months — apart from SPF, of course — will be a lightweight moisturiser that gives your skin all the nourishment and hydration it needs without creating excess oil or clogging your pores. This is our skin bible of must-have summer moisturisers and all the reasons you need them when you head out on holiday this year.
What to look for
- Choose a product that looks and feels fine and light instead of a completely opaque cream formula.
- Very lightly scented or entirely fragrance-free formulas are the best option for sensitive skin that needs lighter hydration or for warmer climates.
- Ingredients like squalane and hyaluronic acid add and retain moisture without needing to be layered on thickly — these are excellent hero ingredients to look out for.
- Look for reviews from verified purchasers who say the product sinks easily into the skin and doesn’t leave any oil or greasy patches behind.
5 lightweight moisturizers to get you through summer:
1. Fresh — Lotus youth preserve line & texture smoothing day cream
Fresh’s entire moisturiser range is incredible, but if you’re looking for something light enough for summer wear — with powerful anti-aging properties to boot — this is the one for you. A daily moisturiser that tends to all your skin’s needs in one go is one of the best things you can own. If that’s what you’re looking for, you’ve found it in this well-rounded product. Fresh has recently upgraded the formula to include helpful antioxidants that fight the signs of aging and leave you looking radiant and youthful after the first use. The product’s texture is smooth and gel-like, and it melts into your skin in seconds after application — simple, practical, and luxurious.
2. e.l.f. Cosmetics — SuperHydrate gel moisturizer
This e.l.f. Cosmetics product is another excellent all-rounder that keeps your summer skin supple, smooth, and hydrated all season long. If you’ve had any struggles with dry patches or a flat-looking complexion, they’ll be over before long!
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This is an excellent gel in a pretty lilac pot which you can use before you apply your makeup, as it sinks into the skin fast and doesn’t leave any trace of oiliness or shine behind. The fragrance-free formula is powered with plant-based squalane that keeps your skin happy and hydrated. You’ll find your complexion plumped and your skin looking smoother and feeling more elastic pretty much right away.
3. Elemis — Superfood glow priming moisturiser
If you’re looking for your summer glow, you’ve found it! Elemis created a beautiful, creamy moisturiser with an added shimmer that lights up even the dullest complexion. Adding this product to your skincare routine is like ensuring you walk around with a perfectly angled spotlight on you at all times. Not only does your skin look fantastic, but its condition is improved by hero ingredients like fermented ginger (brightening) and a prebiotic to protect your skin’s delicate microbiome.
You can use this product either as a daily moisturiser or after your existing moisturiser in a smaller amount as a primer.
4. Tatcha — The water cream
Some areas have arid, hot summers, which can be hard on your skin. Tacha’s Water Cream ensures that your skin stays hydrated enough to retain its health and balance by doubling the moisture level as soon as it’s applied. The oil-free formula refines the appearance of large pores and smooths the skin’s texture after as little as a week of continuous use for a fresh-faced complexion. The best part? The effects are long-lasting! The water-burst texture of the cream really refreshes hot and bothered faces and is an excellent prep step for a full face of makeup if you wear it. The cream is suitable for all skin types and tones and delivers radiance every time.
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5. Dr Barbara Sturm — Face cream light
Last but certainly not least, we can’t gush over this Dr Barbara Sturm cream enough! The good doctor developed this formula to answer the call for a lighter face cream suitable for warm climates or those with oily skin who still need to stay hydrated. The satin-smooth texture of the product means that it glides onto your skin and soaks in in seconds. Sensitive skin is soothed by a powerful combination of antioxidative compounds, aging skin is protected, and the whole face is left looking youthful and fresh. Skin vitality is vastly improved after a few days of continuous use, as is the radiance of your complexion overall.
Toss one of these products in your handbag, beach bag, or holiday carry-on for soft, smooth, and hydrated skin all summer long. These daily moisturisers will deliver all the hydration you need to stay effortlessly gorgeous all season.
