Beauty Edit: 7 Summer Refresh Essentials For Your Beauty Closet

If you’re doomscrolling on Instagram, you would have seen enough news reports about the hot summer we are going to land into in 3..2..1. We agree with Deepika Padukone who shared her beauty secrets while getting ready for her recent Louis Vuitton shoot in Paris, “I don’t have a daily makeup routine, but I have a daily skincare routine. Less is more is my skincare mantra.” It’s the season to stack away all your heavy makeup, and dive into the world of hydration for your skin and hair. Here are our current favourite summer beauty and skincare products on repeat right now.

 

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Gunam Beauty Balance Face Cream

Whenever anything has squalane listed as a product, our ears perk up. This homegrown brand has come up with a light, hydrating cream with squalane, hyaluronic acid and other ingredients that make it suitable for India’s summer. The bottle promises to replenish lost moisture from exposure to the heat. It additionally has cocoa butter, shea butter and kokum butter to help boost collagen production and improve the skin’s appearance. It additionally has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and anti-microbial properties from Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola), Jasmine, Neem, Ashwagandha, Turmeric and Saffron for additional protection.

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Price: INR 2,800

Beauty by BiE Fresh Forward- Deep Hydrating Cleanser & Vin Rouge- Renewing Face Wash

If you’re into double-cleansing (and with the AQI numbers we don’t blame you) Beauty by BiE offers a range of clean, science-backed formulations designed to protect, cleanse, and restore your skin. The Fresh Forward- Deep Hydrating Cleanser contains hydrating actives and gentle exfoliants that cleanse deeply while the water-based Vin Rouge Face Wash has antioxidants and brightening agents that maintain skin’s natural moisture balance.

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Price: 1,798

Innisfree Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Serum

The Innisfree Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Serum is a must-have for deep hydration and lasting moisture. Powered by Jeju Green Tea and Hyaluronic Acid, it helps plump your skin and enhance its natural glow.

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Price: INR 2,200

Anastasia Beverly Hills Sun Dipped Kit

This is for all your sunkissed looks at the beach and a must among your summer makeup. This must-have glow kit contains 4 shades of highlighting powder with metallic warm bronze hues and intense luminosity. The lightweight, refined formula provides buildable coverage with a metallic-luster finish. The neutral shades are perfect for any skin tone and can be used to highlight the face, eyes, lips, and body. These highlighters can be layered over liquid, cream, or powder products to create a multidimensional glow.

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Price: INR 5,200

Aveda Invati Ultra advanced exfoliating shampoo

Dry hair? If you’re looking for that one shampoo to get you out of your dry patch, this is it! Aveda’s invati ultra advanced exfoliating shampoo is a purifying shampoo for thinning hair that gently exfoliates with salicylic acid. Gentle and non-irritating to the scalp, the formula is meant for a light, frothy lather which gives a clarifying finish. It leaves hair shiny and, when paired with a light thickening conditioner, helps thicken strands. Perfect for those warm weather months when your hair needs a little extra care and revitalization after Holi.

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Price: INR 3,150

Cadeviu’s Professional’s  Ultimate Hair Lamination Treatment

Cadiveu’s Hair Lamination technology goes beyond conventional smoothing treatments. By coating each strand with a lightweight, protective layer, the treatment helps restore dry hair, typical for these months. Whether combating frizz, repairing damage, or prolonging the vibrancy of hair color, Cadiveu’s Hair Lamination is the latest on the market in a bevy of smoothing treatments available, and has a solution for every hair type and concern. Bonus? Infused with SPF Lamination technology, the treatment also forms a protective shield against UV damage, preserving hair health and vibrancy for up to 72 hours.

Available across salons.

Price:  INR 2,000-7,000

O.P.I. Rapid Dry Collection

If you, like us, always prefer a professional manicure over a home one (thanks to all the DIY ones ending up smudged) O.P.I is here to change this. OPI has recently launched its new game changing Rapidry Collection in India, which provides a quick-drying, smudge-proof innovation designed to deliver a flawless manicure in just 60 seconds. It features a special Rush Brush for precise application (hello car rides!) ensuring salon like quality in a single stroke. Hallelujah!

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Price: INR 550 for 90 ml