6 Sun-Proof Skincare Essentials You Need This Summer

Words by Cherry Lai

June 30, 2018

Feel fresh, feisty and oh-so ready for your next tropical adventure with these luxurious skincare products—all of which protect your skin, be it from harmful UVA and UVB rays or pollution. From cushion compacts to serums and refreshing face sprays, check out the beauty essentials we are swearing by this summer in the gallery below.

Above Photo: Courtesy of Natura Bissé

Diamond White Oil-Free Brilliant Sun Protection by Natura Bissé

If there’s one thing that every modern-day beauty junkie agrees on, it is that SPF should be adopted—religiously—into your summer beauty routine. This lightweight, oil-free formula boasts SPF 50 PA+++ to protect your skin from UVA and UVB rays, plus a subtle tint for coverage and is infused with pomegranate extract for extra luminosity.

Available at net-a-porter.com

Above Photo: Courtesy of La Prairie

Skin Caviar Essence-in-Foundation by La Prairie

For those busy summer days when less is more—when it comes to steps in your beauty routine, that is—why not simplify with this multi-tasking SPF 25 PA+++ compact foundation? Infused with its signature cellular complex, this velvety formula lasts all day and gives a buildable, soft matte finish.

Available at laprairie.com

Above Photo: Courtesy of Lancôme

Blanc Expert Cushion Compact by Lancôme

First launched in 2015, Lancôme’s popular cushion compact is now back in two dazzling limited edition rose gold cases, offering two types of coverage—high, with an SPF 50 PA+++, and light, with SPF 29 PA+++. It harnesses the brand's exclusive PolarTM technology to provide more coverage than a traditional cushion.

Available at lanecrawford.com.hk

Above Photo: Courtesy of Hourglass Cosmetics

Equilibrium Day Fluid by Hourglass Cosmetics

Cruelty-free and vegan, this SPF 30 emulsion from the cult favourite brand is formulated with phosphatidylglycerol, a plant-derived key ingredient responsible for promoting cell regeneration, plus a nourishing blend of four organic chemical compounds that work to shield the skin from the elements.

Available at hourglasscosmetics.com

Above Photo: Courtesy of YSL

Top Secrets Makeup Setting Spray by YSL

Sick of your makeup (and sunscreen) melting off after mere seconds in the sun? Seal in in your look with this ultra-fine mist that comes with a handy diffuser application. A blend of jojoba oil, Moroccan walnut leaf extract, hyaluronic acid and glycerine provide a much-needed boost of moisture when applied throughout the day.

Available at yslbeauty.com.hk

Above Photo: Courtesy of Eve Lom

Radiance Face Mist by Eve Lom

This water-light mist doesn’t just protect you from the sun—it also shields skin from pollution and environmental aggressors thanks to a wild indigo extract that acts to calm skin and reduce visible signs of stress. Its key moisture ingredient complex and antioxidant-filled formula also work to promote firm, supple and healthy-looking skin.

Available at net-a-porter.com