Do you find your skincare needs change as the warmer weather arrives? From drying out in the heat, to suffering when seasonal allergies occur, our skin can require a change in routine when it comes to summer. You might also find youself wanting to change the rest of your beauty regime too. Here’s our guide to a scent-sationally gorgeous summer.

Team Gorgeous Favourites

Here at Gorgeous HQ we’re lucky enough to try some of the best brands in the business, so we know our stuff when it comes to product picks! Here’s Team Gorgeous’ favourite summer products.

‘I love using Caudalie’s Vinoperfect Concentrated Brightening Essence and Radiance Serum Complexion Correction during the warmer months. Not only do both products feel so light and cooling on the skin, they work to target dark spots and even the skin complexion too, perfect for when you’re exposed to the sun.’
Katherine, Digital Content Executive

‘I am making a promise to myself to not leave the house without my BKR. My 250ml one is the perfect size to carry in my handbag, although I have my eye on the 500ml in the bright yellow Gigi! I also always switch over to body oil from cream in the summer months. The Caudalie Divine Oil not only smells amazing, but because it’s a dry oil it leaves my skin feeling so smooth without a greasy feel.’
Jess, Head of Content

‘I wear Ultrasun SPF everyday, all year round and tend to switch it up from SPF30 to an SPF50 around May time and always if I’m going abroad. It’s the best SPF I’ve ever used, no reactions, no funny texture and makeup goes on top perfectly!’
Daisy, Digital Designer

‘My summer must have beauty essential is the NUXE Sun Delicious Fragrant Water with it’s gorgeous Sweet Orange, Vanilla and Musk scent. It’s summer in a bottle!’
Clare, Content Co-Ordinator

Expert Advice

Who better to ask about summer skincare than the experts themselves? We picked up with some of our Gorgeous brand experts for their top tips.

‘Very often as the weather gets warmer people tend to need less rich creams. You are also going to be exposed to sun more. So boost your routine with antioxidants, such as A’Kin’s rosehip oil with vitamin c. It’s been proven by clinical studies to repair the skin after sun exposure, so by using a few drops at the end of the day it will repair the damage that has been caused by the sun during the day. Also the hydrating mist is great for summer, and can be used on children too!’
Annabelle Personeni, botanical chemist at A’Kin

‘I use the Balance Me Hyaluronic Plumping Mist in my summer skincare routine. After I’ve cleansed, I spritz the mist onto my face and decolotage and pat in any excess. It contains a natural form of Hyaluronic Acid, which plumps from within and helps to fill out winkles.”
Rebecca Hopkins, co-founder at Balance Me

A’Kin Summer Picks

1. Brightening Oil with Vitamin C
   
2. Hydrating Mist Toner
3. Cleansing Micellar Water

Balance Me Summer Picks

1. Hyaluronic Plumping Mist
2. Gradual Tanning Drops
3. BB Natural Perfection SPF25

For more Gorgeous summertime favourites, head over to the Sun Shop.