Even when using the best of beauty appliances, hair can still end up with frizz and flyaways on humid summer days. Luckily, Pre – Heat – Prep is your essential pre-styling tool for impeccably manageable and healthy hair. This all-in-one primer is designed to protect against heat styling, whilst detangling, preventing breakage and making frizzy strands a thing of the past.
Enriched with natural actives and essential oils, it conditions and keeps your hair strong without weighing it down – leaving you with a super smooth, silky and shiny finish. £22.00 via duckanddry.com
Don’t be fooled by its delicate texture – this mousse provides supreme SPF50+ protection for your face whilst safeguarding from oxidative stress and air pollution. Bursting with hydrating ingredients, this eco-friendly formula uses arginine (an amino acid found naturally in your skin) to help preserve your skin barrier along with Gold Filter Tech for an ethereal-esque dewy finish.
£30.00 via thatsoskincare.com
A new lightweight face cream from the Italian beauty gurus at Irene Forte Skincare, this hydrating cream aims to purify and brighten the skin. Reformulated to include key ingredient, Glutathione (which has powerful antioxidant effects) add this to your daily regime to delay cell damage and bask in the compliments from a youthful, glowing complexion.
£90.00 via ireneforteskincare.com
Comprising a plethora of peptides and protectors with anti-ageing and environmental preservation properties, this multi-talented meets multi-dimensional product will not only leave you with a Santorini-worthy sheen but also skin that feels revived, replenished and refreshed. Plus, its UVA and UVB filters give sheer, but maximum broad-spectrum protection. Facial, schmacial – this handy little product can provide a glow faster than you can say ‘me time’. £61.00 via transformulas.com
Not only the former cure for sailors with scurvy, Vitamin C boasts a host of benefits for your skin too. Ideal for dull or tired skin, this lightweight Vitamin C Serum nourishes and brightens your complexion, reducing hyper-pigmentation and smoothing skin along the way.
Even better, it's suitable for all skin types - and can be applied on both the face and body for a top to toe glow. Whether you're post-hike or post-office commute, it's time to pump it up. £32.00 via sbcskincare.co.uk
Instantly recognisable from their signature sustainable bamboo caps, award-winning Earthy Nail Polish’s Here Comes The Sun collection really nails it when it comes to summer-inspired talons.
Featuring four long-lasting shades of Cherry Blossom, Icelandic Blue, Dreamy Peach and Nailture Green, these eco-friendly and cruelty-free vegan polishes provide all the shine with none of the animal-testing sham.
£24.95 via earthynailpolish.com
We all know suncream, but how about UV protective gel? Ideal for girls on the go, this product has been designed with functionality in mind. Use it underneath base make up for a clog-free feel or test its special supple structure on the rest of your ligaments to see its durability, even when under friction from clothes.
Wrapping skin with moisture thanks to naturally-derived ingredients, enjoy an active lifestyle to the fullest without the fuss of traditional textures. £33.00 via athletia-beauty.co.uk
We’re a little skeptical when it comes to natural antiperspirants (especially in heatwave conditions) but there’s not a whiff of uncertainty when it comes to Sensab’s Cream Deodorant.
Created using the natural fragrances of tea tree and rosewood, plus organic shea butter and organic coconut oil, this woody and floral mix offers a delicate touch for your skin without the unwanted nasties that come from synthetic skincare products.
Simply use the wooden spatula (or your finger) and apply a pea-sized amount to clean underarms before getting on with your day. Suitable for all genders and skin types, going back to basics has never felt more beautiful.
£18.00 via sensab-skincare.com
How many times have you turned on a hair dryer and cursed how loud it is - or arrived at a hotel only to find the equivalent of a temperamental light breeze waiting in the cupboard. This sleek award-winning dryer is expertly designed for an ultra-fast and quiet drying process, with the next-generation 100,000 RPM motor. Built with a digitally controlled DC Motor, this means Lightspeed Dryer uses less energy, lasts 10x longer, and only weighs one-quarter of a typical AC motor.
Make the most of a trio of magnetic attachments, including two straightening nozzles for a sleek blow dry and a deep-bowl diffuser to retain volume for beautiful curls. It also comes with a UK/EU plug adapter and a 3 metre salon cable for the perfect travel companion. Lock-y us. £149.99 via glamoriser.com
Less is more – especially when it comes to Environmental Moisture Light, a soothing moisturiser for the most sensitive of skin. When your skin is calm and protected, it looks healthy and needs fewer products (sorry David Rose, no 10-step regime twice daily here).
This omega-rich light moisturiser can help protect from environmental stress, enhanced with Superoxide Dismutase and Ectoin for powerful results.
Made with Glycerin, you’ll also find the additions of Omega-rich Raspberry Seed Extract and Hyaluronic Acid within the list of ingredients, which both help to restore hydration. Antioxidants and Vitamin E plant oils calm whilst Ectoin defends against free radical/environmental damage for soft, soothed results. £39.00 via harborist.co.uk
A dynamo duo, Philip Kingsley's Moisture Extreme Enriching Shampoo and Moisture Extreme Enriching Conditioner is the perfect combination for coarse, tightly coiled curls.
Whilst the vegan-friendly shampoo is full of a unique combination of nourishing oils that will make your hair softer, stronger and easier to style, the conditioner formula contains a combination of four naturally derived oils, which work together to deeply condition your hair with a blend of Almond Oil, Wheatgerm Oil, Avocado Oil and Babassu. The result? Silky, shiny and frazzle-free hair.
£36.00 via philipkingsley.co.uk
When operating on a busy schedule filled with work and workouts, beauty prep can sometimes be a last priority – but this multi-tasking, leave-in hair treatment is here to the rescue, supporting healthy hair for busy, active lifestyles.
The smooth textured gel breathes airy silkiness into hair, especially when it is sweaty and sticky. Apply it to dry, frizzy hair to keep it moisturised, lustrous and satiny.
Plus, it contains ten types of natural plant-derived ingredients including Aloe, Olive, Avocado, Lavender and Rosewater. We love the REFRESH & RESTART scent, combining peppermint, bergamot, lavender, eucalyptus and cedarwood for a sweet-smelling scalp.
£35.00 via athletia-beauty.co.uk
Frizz? We don't know her. Thanks to TAOH's Hydrate Shampoo and Conditioner, sleek and tamed manes are just a hair wash away. The Hydrate Shampoo utilises a selection of three of the richest organic plant oils for intensive hair hydration: coconut, babassu and argan. These ensure each hair fibre receives sufficient nutrients, whilst treated with delicate sulphate free cleansing.
Top it off with the conditioner, blending three of the richest organic plant oils for intensive hair hydration. Hydrate Conditioner also features a double dose of TAOH moisture complex to maintain optimal hydration, helping keep hair strong and decreasing loss of colour. Prices from £17.00 via taoh.co.uk
Opt for the Embryolisse Liquid Foundation SPF20 and enjoy a comfortable, lightweight coverage with added SPF. This foundation avoids the risk of sinking into pores and fine lines, instead leaving a flawless-looking aesthetic. Deeply-hydrating, the foundation helps to lock in moisture for long-lasting softness, minimising the appearance of dry skin. Complete with an airy texture and a light-coverage finish, the foundation allows you to build and layer to suit the needs of your skin.
£26.00 via lookfantastic.com
This non-irritating cleanser removes all traces of makeup without any irritation to delicate skin, meaning you don't need to choose between effective cleansing and your skin barrier. Plus, thanks to its oil and glycerine base, the Balm-Gel Cleanser is effective at dissolving sun filters without the use of harsh cleansing agents too.
Dusk or dawn, lift impurities with the clever fragrance-free formula. Camellia seed oil conditions, while glycerine provides hydration and comfort. A splash of water transforms the gel to a feather-light milk, for effortless removal, anytime.
£27.00 via harborist.co.uk
Lengthen and thicken lashes & brows thanks to this trio of botanically enriched must-haves from ethical brand INIKA. Containing a Lash & Brow Serum, Mascara & Brow Pencil to take your lash and brow game to the next level.
Encased in limited edition artwork by Chris Chun, known for his work in contemporary chinoiserie, his art combines vibrant colour and pattern with his love of nature and the environment. £49.00 via ethikel.com
A summer spritz, but not like you know it. Helping to protect against the inevitable stress of daily life (whilst reducing the appearance of redness along the way) this dual-purpose, alcohol-free elixir that can be spritzed into surrounding space to lift mood and reawaken the senses. Or, apply to your face as a radiance-boosting, conditioning mist, that improves skin barrier function and soothes on those prickly heat days.
£18.00 via plantopialife.com
Made from a 97% natural formula, if this best-selling beauty hero isn’t in your shower rack already, it’s time to make some room. Carefully curated natural ingredients assist in trapping moisture in the hair shaft, helping to reduce dryness, damage and breakage.
This treatment mask uses plant-based ingredients such as Black Oat and Lecithin to improve the structure of hair surface, whilst vitamin-rich Argan Oil helps to boost elasticity. A natural boost from Meadowfoam oil uses fatty acids to deliver moisture without unwanted greasiness, meanwhile Coconut Oil and Shea Butter top things off with some luxurious textures. £9.99 via lovenoughty.co.uk
If you're partial to turning a shade of lobster red when the clouds clear, then look no further. The powerful mineral cream can be applied to both face and body, offering SPF 50+ protection not only for adults but children and babies too.
Providing very high protection from solar radiation and designed to minimise skin irritation caused by exposure to environmental aggressors (sun, wind, sub-zero temperatures) this little tube is ideal for adventures on land or water this summer. £14.99 via facethefuture.co.uk
