Summer Skin

Sun Smart Reminder

Sun smart skincare and behaviour are paramount for maintaining healthy skin year-round but particularly during the summer months when sun exposure is at its peak. Incorporating a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher into your daily skincare routine forms a crucial defence line against UVB and UVA rays, protecting against sunburn and long-term skin damage.

Even on cloudy days or during winter months, UV rays can still penetrate clouds and cause damage, emphasising the necessity of consistent sunscreen use no matter the weather. In addition to sunscreen, consider investing in Solbari’s UPF50+ sun protective clothing, hats, and accessories, designed to keep you safe under the sun’s rays. Solbari deliver to Ireland and cater for women, men, and children. By adopting all these sun smart habits, you can enjoy the summer sun safely while maintaining healthy, radiant skin for years to come.

Meet Naked Sundays CabanaClear, an innovative new completely clear SPF50 hydrating water-based gel serum with ZERO Silicone! The unique consistency combines the lightness of a gel with the hydration of a cream, leaving a barely there feel. Non-greasy, fragrance free, lightweight, hydrating, antioxidant filled, powerful SPF50 is especially great for Sensitive skin types, and the clear formula is made for all skin types and skin tones.

The quick drying formula makes for easy application and reapplication and what’s more it is formulated with skin-loving ingredients like Hyaluronic acid, Kakadu Plum and Vitamin E and Vitamin C and is vegan, and cruelty free! €28.50 available online from sephora.co.uk

Introducing Zest Active Berry Burst flavour, joining the ranks of the popular Revive Zest Active orange flavour, this refreshing twist offers the same fantastic benefits – kickstarting your energy, boosting your immune system, enhancing mental performance, and supporting muscle function. Packed with 25 active ingredients, including 12 vitamins, 7 minerals, 4 amino acids, Beta Glucan, and Choline, Zest Active Berry Burst is tailored for individuals aged 18-34 seeking an all-in-one solution for overall well-being.

Conveniently delivered in a single daily powdered sachet for optimal nutrient delivery and absorption, mix with water or blend into a smoothie, and add a burst of flavour to your day. A delicious way to get your daily dose in – you’re berry welcome! €34.95 available from health food stores, pharmacies nationwide and www.reviveactive.com

Introducing Clarins Body Fit Active is a revolutionary skincare product designed to redefine your body contouring routine. Crafted with Clarins’ expertise in plant-based ingredients and cutting-edge research, this innovative formula visibly lifts, tightens, and tones the skin whilst reducing the appearance of cellulite/dimpled skin.

Their new Skin Smoothing Power Complex features organic matcha tea extract and plant-based caffeine which have a dual contouring effect on the skin, while the cryo-active texture provides an instant cooling, tightening and firming effect. Enriched with organic aloe vera extract, organic coconut, and sunflower oil for perfectly hydrated, nourished, soothed skin. Clarins experts have developed a 5-step self-massage method to perform at home which you can access from www.clarins.ie, €51 available from Clarins stockists nationwide and online.

New from Dermalogica, PowerBright Dark Spot Peel is a 15 minute at-home treatment inspired by professional chemical peels. The fast-acting formula with an AHA + PHA blend including mandelic, phytic and glycolic acid, helps to quickly exfoliate away the appearance of stubborn hyperpigmentation, including UV-induced dark spots and post-blemish marks. A barrier-restoring omega-3 blend derived from algae soothes and helps reduce triggers that lead to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

Brightening tranexamic acid and niacinamide help even skin tone while nourishing, antioxidant-rich turmeric butter blend leaves skin feeling smoother and softer. PowerBright Dark Spot Peel comes in a 50ml bottle, €92.00. Available online from dermalogica.ie and all authorised stockists.

Combining the irresistible iridescent finish of Huile Prodigieuse® Or with uplifting floral notes, this iconic dry oil nourishes, replenishes, and beautifies face, body, and hair with a luxurious blend of seven precious botanical oils – Tsubaki, Argan, Macadamia, Borage, Camellia, Hazelnut and Sweet Almond Oil along with 25% Omegas 3,6 & 9 in one bottle. Providing multi-purpose benefits, including moisturising, smoothing, and illuminating in one single step, the dry touch texture leaves a satin sheen with no oily finish and is suitable for all skin types and tones.

This version reveals the uplifting notes of zesty grapefruit, a luminous floral harmony of orange blossom/magnolia and a velvety base of white musk to create an irresistibly olfactory experience. NUXE Huile Prodigieuse® Or Florale is available online from Cloud 10 Beauty, Boots, and all major pharmacies nationwide, 100ml €37.50.

Crafted with immaculate staying power in mind, Irish beauty brand Bellamianta has introduced their very first lip collection, Speakeasy. This 9-shade collection promises to transform your lips with its hydrating, intensely moisturising formula while delivering impeccable colour and a luxurious finish that lasts up to eight hours.

Infused with cocoa butter and jojoba oil, the nourishing lipstick not only delivers stunning colour but leaves lips feeling soft, supple, and hydrated throughout the day. Complementing the lipstick range is Speakeasy’s collection of nine lipliners, each containing vitamin E and jojoba oil for added nourishment and protection. These creamy and intensely pigmented shades are the perfect base for your lipstick, ensuring a flawless, long-lasting finish every time. Speakeasy lipstick €18.00 and lipliner €13.00 are available from bellamianta.com and stockists nationwide.