Want to beat the heat? This beauty edit has all the products you need

Just like your wardrobe gets a sunny update (buh-bye knits, hello linen!), your beauty shelf deserves a seasonal switch too. With all that extra heat, humidity, and UV exposure, your skin, hair, and body are basically screaming for lighter, fresher formulas that can handle the summer chaos. And no, it’s not just about slathering on sunscreen (though, yes, you do need that too). We’re talking cooling face mists, grease-busting shampoos, and gel moisturisers that won’t melt off your face by noon. Ahead, the glow-boosting, sweat-proof heroes that belong in your summer beauty stash—ASAP.

Your face card, but make it summer-glow certified

From cooling mists to gel moisturisers, these face care picks are your seasonal glow-up essentials.

Ilem Japan Gentle Cleanser Face Wash, ₹2,376

While the heat and grime might make you want to wash your face every few hours, over-cleansing can strip your skin and mess with its natural balance. The fix? A gentle face wash like the ILEM JAPAN Gentle Face Cleanser, which soothes and hydrates without leaving your skin feeling tight or dry. Powered by Japanese yuzu and grape leaf extracts, it also adds a subtle glow boost while keeping signs of ageing in check.

iS Clinical Hydra-Cool Serum, ₹6,519

Serums are your skincare routine’s power players—especially in the summer. The iS Clinical Hydra-Cool Serum delivers a serious hit of hydration while calming down irritated or sunburned skin. Bonus: it's ultra-lightweight, so you can layer it under your moisturiser and SPF without feeling like your face is about to slide off.

52 Sundaze SPF 50 Rose Water Sun Mist, ₹699

There’s nothing quite like a cooling face mist to save your skin (and sanity) in peak heat. Think of the 52 Sundaze Rose Water Sun Mist (₹699) as a tall glass of icy water—but for your face. Packed with soothing rose water and SPF 50+, it hydrates and protects while making midday sunscreen top-ups feel like a treat.

Caudalie VinoHydra Gel Moisturizer, ₹2,340

Do you often feel like skipping moisturiser altogether in the summer? Then it’s probably time to switch to a lightweight moisturiser like the Caudalie VinoHydra Gel Moisturiser for breathable, balanced hydration. Gel moisturisers work great for the summer months as they feel less greasy, absorb quickly, and layer well under sunscreen. 

Laneige Cica Sleeping Mask, ₹934

Cica, or centella asiatica, is known for its soothing properties as it calms irritated skin, reduces inflammation, boosts collagen, and strengthens the skin barrier. If the blazing sun has your skin all blotchy and irritated, catch some z’s with an overnight mask like the LANEIGE Cica Sleeping Mask, which helps comfort stressed skin, allowing you to wake up to a healthier-looking, hydrated complexion. 

Say hello to good (summer) hair days

Humidity-induced grease and frizz? Not on our watch. These hair heroes are here to save your strands.

Ouai Detox Shampoo, ₹3,209

Sweaty scalp? Product overload? City grime? Hit reset with the OUAI Detox Shampoo. This clarifying keratin-powered formula deep cleans your scalp, kicking oil, dirt, and buildup to the curb—while still locking in moisture for that post-wash silky softness.

Moroccanoil Scalp Purifying Scrub, ₹3,420

Need a deep-clean day? Enter the Moroccanoil Scalp Purifying Scrub—your once-a-week fix for a squeaky-clean scalp. Packed with exfoliating argan shell powder, it gently buffs away flakes, excess oil, and buildup, leaving your scalp smooth and your strands feeling light, airy, and oh-so-fresh.

Kérastase Discipline Fluidissime Anti-Frizz Spray, ₹2,976

Frizz forecast: high. But don’t worry—Kérastase Discipline Fluidissime Anti-Frizz Spray is basically your hair’s personal weather shield. It smooths flyaways, tames frizz, and keeps your strands looking sleek even on the most humid days. Bonus: it also doubles up as a heat protectant for all your styling needs. 

Body care that’s traffic-tested and beach-approved

Whether you're poolside or stuck in peak-hour heat, these body must-haves keep things fresh, smooth, and sun-safe.

Supergoop! PLAY Antioxidant Body Mist SPF 50 with Vitamin C, ₹4,598

While sunscreen for the face is a given, not just in the summer but all year round, sun protection for the body is often missed. The Supergoop! PLAY Antioxidant Body Mist SPF 50 with Vitamin C is a water-resistant spray that provides broad-spectrum UVA protection for wet or dry skin. It is the easiest, most refreshing way to apply (and reapply) SPF, so don’t miss your sun-exposed arms, legs, and even neck and back. 

Aminu A-HA Body Wash, ₹1,650

Feeling sticky, sweaty, and straight-up grimy? Hit reset with the Aminu A-HA Body Wash. Powered by fruit-derived AHAs, this gentle exfoliating cleanser buffs away dead skin cells, unclogs pores, and leaves your body feeling fresh and minty-clean, without that tight, stripped feeling. Think of it as a mini skin detox in your shower.

Whether you’re battling frizz or the constant urge to reapply sunscreen, these beauty essentials are your hot-weather ride-or-dies.

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