Chehra kitna dull ho gaya hai yaar iss garmi mein – screams your beloved skin during the summertime. It’s everybody’s story with a skincare disaster waiting to happen, thanks to the harmful UV rays of the sun that never fails to bear down on us during this season. If that is not enough, there’s this extreme heatwave that is sweeping across India, making your skin crave for some TLC that it urgently deserves. So, learn more about the skincare routine that you should follow during this time and #BeALittleMore for your precious skin.
Here are 15 summer skincare products to pump some happiness into your dukhi chehra.
1. Bioderma Photoderm MAX Creme SPF 50+ High Protection
- Lasting for as long as 8 hours, this sunscreen does not leave an unwanted white layer or cast on your skin
- Enriched with SPF 50+, it offers a dual benefit of sunscreen and a moisturiser, sparing you from the hassle of using a separate sunscreen and a moisturiser
- Perfect for using as an even base for your foundation
Bag It For: 40ml @ Rs 999
2. Minimalist Sunscreen SPF 60
- Enriched with Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of 60, it protects your skin against the harmful ultraviolet rays
- Laden with the goodness of silymarin, hyaluronic acid, and vitamin E
- Comprises titanium dioxide that helps in keeping inflammation under control
- Does not leave behind any unwanted white cast or residue
Bag It For: 50g @ Rs 569
3. Himalaya Purifying Neem Face Wash
- Clears away dirt and grime on the skin, and other impurities typical to summers
- Helps in maintaining an even skin tone
- A potent formula for rising your skin of pimples and acne, which are often on the rise during summers due to the skin being prone to oiliness
Bag It For: 100ml @ INR 120
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4. mCaffeine Naked & Raw Coffee Face Wash
- Enriched with skin actives like coffee, caffeine, seaweed, aloe vera, and white water lily
- It deep cleanses the crevices of your skin, reduces puffiness, imparts an even skin tone, soothes skin, and controls skin pigmentations
- It is a vegan, paraben-free, and cruelty-free face wash
Bag It For: 100 ml @ Rs 349
5. Biotique BIO Fruit Face Pack
- Livens up the dull summer skin by evening out the skin texture and imparting it a natural suppleness
- Brightens the skin complexion and gives it a natural glow
Bag It For: 75 gm @ Rs 129
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6. Mamaearth Ubtan Scrub With Turmeric & Walnut
- This anti-tan face scrub is just what you need to save your skin from the harmful tanning effects of the summer sun
- It also exfoliates the skin to impart an even skin tone
- Rids your skin of the traces of dirt and pollution, giving it a radiant glow
Bag It For: 100 gm @ Rs 349
7. Dot & Key Hydrating Gel
- This gel keeps the skin hydrated for as long as 72 hours
- It is enriched with a healthy microbiome and hyaluronic formula that keeps the skin oil-free while imparting the nourishment that it needs during summer
- The probiotics keep the skin glowing and healthy, the fermented rice water hydrates the skin, while kombucha serves as an antiseptic
Bag It For: 25ml @ Rs 475 & 60ml @ Rs 745
8. Plum Green Tea Renewed Clarity Night Gel
- Green tea, known as an antioxidant, keeps acne breakouts under control, while the fatty acids in argan oil balance the skin’s natural oils.
- On the other hand, glycolic acid clears the skin of debris and renews the skin
- The product is devoid of parabens, silicons, and other harmful elements
Bag It For: 50ml @ Rs 575
9. AE Naturals Serum
- This serum is yet another solution for skin dullness typical of summers.
- Enriched with glutathione, it brightens the skin by treating dark spots, scars, and other blemishes
- The fragrance of green tea keeps you feeling rejuvenated after every use
Bag It For: 20ml @ Rs 999
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10. Olay Total Effects Serum
- This non-greasy serum is just what you need to keep your skin oil-free during summers
- The balanced 7-in-1 formula contains the goodness of VitaNiacin keeps the skin feeling refreshed for a long time
- The lightweight texture ensures deeper penetration of the active ingredients, imparting the nutrition that your skin needs during this season
- It reduces pore size, imparts even skin tone, reduces dark spots, among several other benefits
Bag It For: 50ml @ Rs 999
11. Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Lip Moisturizer SPF 15
- Restores the natural oil balance of the lips, leaving your pout healed and hydrated
- Enriched with SPF 15 that protects the skin of your lips from the harsh effects of the sun
- The paraben-free lip formula can be used as a hydrating layer before applying lipstick
Bag It For: 4 gm @ Rs 175
12. Body Shop Vitamin E Lip Care SPF 15
- Enriched with SPF 15, use this lip acre to your advantage during the scorching heat of the summers
- Apart from protecting your pout against the harsh sun’s rays, the Vitamin E leaves your lips moisturised at all times
- Use it as a hydrating primer below your lipstick
Bag It For: 4.2gm @ Rs 395
13. Kara Cleaning & Hydrating Refreshing Wipes With Cucumber And Aloe Vera
- These wipes are a saviour, saving your skin from the extreme oiliness of the sweltering heat
- Keep away skin conditions like acne and pimples that are a fallout of the oiliness of the skin
- Enriched with the goodness of moisturising agents like cucumber and aloe vera, it also skins with the much-needed moisture that the sun saps you of
Bag It For: Rs 50 for 10 wipes
14. Innisfree Aloe Revital Skin Mist
- The skin mist, enriched with aloe, soothes the skin damaged by the UV rays of the sun while moisturising the skin at the same time
- It strengthens the skin and restores its elasticity, leaving it feeling refreshing and looking radiant
- It is free of artificial fragrances and animal ingredients
Bag It For: 120ml @ Rs 800
15. Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water Vitamin C
- The micellar technology clears the skin of dirt, grime, and oil – the usual side-effects of stepping out in the sun during summertime
- Vitamin C brightens the skin, saving it from the summer dullness
- Suitable for all skin types
Bag It For: 125ml @ Rs 249
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The above-mentioned summer skincare products will surely breathe life into your dull skin. It will enable your skin to impart the radiance that you want and keep you safe from skin conditions like acne that are more typical during summertime. Try this chandan face pack for glowing & beautiful skin.
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