m+beauty: The Summer Skin Edit

While summer invites us to pare back the heavy routines, there’s still something to be said for skin that looks dewy, hydrated, and quietly expensive, even if the reality is more snack fetching and negotiating naps rather than rooftop lounging.

Whether you're after a glowing base that won’t slip off in the heat, a body oil that feels like a facial for your legs, or a lip balm that makes you look polished in one swipe, this edit has you covered. These are the hard-working, multitasking beauty products that we will be reaching for this summer.

THE GLOWY BASE

These lightweight base products hydrate, protect and even out skin tone with no pilling, no patchiness, just a soft focus glow.

Saie Slip Tint SPF 35 – Hydrating, dewy, and mum-proof. Makes skin look alive even on minimal sleep.

NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturiser SPF 30 – A cult classic for a reason, it’s smooth, radiant, and reliable.

Summer Fridays Sheer Skin Tint – Barely there coverage with a weightless feel and natural finish.

HYDRATION HEROES

Soothe post-sun skin or give dry patches a drink, these formulas are calm in a bottle.

Caudalie Grape Water Mist – A handbag hero. Refreshing, calming, and safe for tiny hands too.

La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+ – Repairs skin, boosts moisture, and acts as a barrier for stressed-out complexions.

Sisley After-Sun Care Tan Extender – Luxuriously hydrating with a silky finish, this soothes sun-stressed skin while subtly prolonging your tan.

BODY GLOW

For when your limbs need a bit of help or you just want to feel polished in a sundress.

Sol de Janeiro GlowMotions Glow Oil – Adds golden shimmer and that beachy scent everyone asks about.

This Works Skin Deep Dry Leg Oil – Rich in botanical oils but never greasy this gives hydration and a subtle glow to legs that need a little pep in the summer.

Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Or – The iconic French dry oil with a hint of gold. Smells like holiday and can be used everywhere.

FINISHING TOUCHES

Low effort beauty for high return impact — just swipe, dab, and go.

ILIA Multi-Stick – Cream blush, lip colour, lid tint — it does it all in one stick. We love shade ‘In the mood’ which gives a golden peach pearlescent glow.

Supergoop! Lipshade SPF 30 – Moisturising and protecting with the perfect hint of tint, this one needs to stay in your bag at all times.

NARS Afterglow Lip Balm – Sheer, glossy, and hydrating with just the right amount of colour. Swipe-and-go never looked this good.

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