7 beauty essentials for a sun-soaked summer vibe

Finding a reliable face sunscreen is tricky business. The search for something that imitates the texture of a favourite moisturiser without enhancing any natural oils and turning your face into a slip n slide is no easy task. Well, allow us to introduce you to this SPF 50+ offering, which is basically undetectable on skin. It provides lightweight hydration thanks to the addition of vitamin E and promises a non-greasy, white cast-free finish.  

$35 at Sonny and Felix

When it comes to body sunscreen, we love the kind of formula that doesn’t take a million years to rub in. If we’re chilling at the beach, we have every intention of maintaining that vibe. That’s why we love to reach for this invisible spray-on pick that allows you to top up with SPF 50+ protection with ease. The fact that the Kakadu plum and watermelon oil-enriched formula also gives skin a delicious summer glow is just a bonus really.

$44.95 at Naked Sundays

We refuse to part with our lip balm regardless of the time of year, but once summer rolls around we’ll admit we’re reapplying with wild abandon to counter the effects of our outdoor excursions. This genius offering from Ultra Violette packs a punch when it comes to hydration but also doesn’t scrimp when it comes to sun protection. The formula has been enriched with cacao seed butter, shea butter, vitamins A and E, and a healthy dose of SPF 50. Add a slight shimmer to lips with the classic clear formula or embrace colour with one of their tinted picks.

$25 at Sephora

While you might have thought sun protection ended with your skin, you’d be dead wrong. This UV-filter hair cream utilises full coverage UVQ protectant to help protect strands from strong summer rays while you’re laying out or splashing about in the water. Formulated to emulate a light-hold styling cream, this is the perfect beach-side companion for managing salty, sand-soaked hair. 

$41 at Sephora

There’s nothing more delightful when the weather warms up than the sweet smell of summer blooms. This floral fragrance from Jo Loves bottles the heady scent of a florist in the heart of the season. Think delicate touches of peony, underpinned by fresh crushed greenery and earthy moments of moss.

$129 at Adore Beauty

No longer do we live in an age of daggy plastic water bottles. No seriously, these hydrating, portable water vessels have become fashion accessories in their own right. Toe the line between practicality and frivolity with this durable borosilicate glass bottle and peppy coral-coloured protective silicone cover. Stay hydrated out there kids. 

was $59.95 now $39.95 at The Iconic

As far as we’re concerned, when summer hits, you better do something to freshen up your feet. We can’t always make time to hit up the nail salon but we can spare 10 minutes of our day to slip on a foot mask full of moisturising shea butter, coconut oil, and soothing antioxidant-rich Japanese evergreen extracts. Beach-ready steps are a speedy self-care sesh away. 

$14 at MECCA