Beauty Week Buyers' Picks: Sun-Safe Beauty
Ever wondered what beauty experts add to their own baskets? For this season's Beauty Week, we've asked our buyers to share the products they're most excited about right now. These are the finds they reach for themselves – from everyday essentials to little luxuries that make all the difference at home and on holiday.
When the sun comes out, it's even more important to prioritise effective formulas that deliver visible results without unnecessary steps that could cause congested pores. These are the hydrating, repairing and refreshing products our buyers trust for their own routines.
Start with the essentials: Malin+Goetz Face Cleanser has earned its place in our buyers' daily routines by working triple-duty as a cleanser, toner, and brightener in one simple step. Its vitamin-rich grapefruit formula deeply cleanses while visibly tightening pores—ideal for those mornings when time isn't on your side.
For those who prefer lighter coverage, Laura Mercier's Tinted Moisturizer delivers that coveted "your skin but better" effect with built-in sun protection. The 88% skincare-based formula instantly cools on application and creates a dewy finish that lasts up to 24 hours—perfect for warm days when heavy foundation feels too much.
When more coverage is desired, Hourglass Illusion Glow Foundation combines SPF 30 protection with advanced skincare benefits in an ultra-creamy texture. The formula melts into skin to visibly smooth imperfections while delivering that sought-after luminous finish that somehow manages to look like real skin on its very best day.
Hair & Body Heroes
For targeted sun protection that works on even the most sensitive areas, our buyers consistently reach for Caudalie's Vinosun Protect SPF 50 Invisible Stick. This handbag-friendly essential is perfect for those easily forgotten spots like lips, eyelids, beauty marks, and scalp. Its water-resistant, non-sticky formula contains Caudalie's signature polyphenols to keep skin nourished while ocean-safe filters block harmful UVA rays.
Clarins' SPF 50 Sun Stick offers similar convenience with added protection against photo-aging, thanks to its unique plant-based extracts that shield against both UV rays and visible signs of sun damage.
Don't forget about your lips—Rodial's SPF Lip Oil provides high-shine moisture with crucial UV protection in a formula that feels indulgent rather than functional. For a bronzed glow without the damage, Shiseido's SPF Bronzing Foundation allows for rich, golden color while evening out skin tone and minimizing visible pores and fine lines.
Hair care completes the summer skincare picture, with K18's Molecular Hair Repair Oil standing out as the solution for sun-exposed strands. This weightless, biotech-engineered formula works on all hair types to strengthen, repair damage, and tame warm-weather frizz for noticeably healthier hair.
Complete your sun-safe routine by protecting your hair with Aveda's Sun Care Protective Hair Veil. This lightweight, water-resistant UV defense mist forms an invisible screen that helps shield all hair types from sun exposure, preventing damage and dryness during long summer days.
