Beat the heat with these skincare essentials

While we don’t have seasons in Singapore, the past month and a half have definitely felt like one long, (very) hot summer! While we can breathe a little easier with mask-on being optional, the heat and humidity can be quite unbearable to say the least and worse, even wreak havoc on our skin.

Here are a few easy tips to stay cool while giving your skin the TLC it deserves, more so during these hot months.

Sunscreen

Needless to say, this is one product that’s going to work overtime for you. We all know how they work hard to protect our skin from UV rays and from pigmentation and aging. In this weather, you want to find a sunscreen that doesn’t feel heavy on your skin or clog your pores.

ANESSA Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Suncare Gel SPF50+ PA++++ is formulated with World's First Anessa Triple Defense Technology and Auto Booster Technology with increased UV protection veil in spite of exposure to sweat, water, heat and air moisture that tends to culminate from mask-wearing in this weather.

Its dewy fresh gel texture address discomfort with mask wearing, blending smoothly with your skin, without leaving any sticky residue. It also doubles up as a makeup primer so you can be sure your makeup will glide on after this essential step.

We love this sunscreen for its affordability, being non-comedogenic, suited for all skin types and also free of colours, ie without leaving a white cast.

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Cleanser

A good cleanser can do wonders for you and should never be underestimated. For one, it’s a sure-fire way to refresh you in a jiffy. Of course you would also want to make sure it’s suited for your skin type, without your skin feeling tight at the end of a wash.

Save Face Foaming Cleanser from Skin Pple is gentle cleanser that is great for skin that’s a little oily and has the tendency to break out from time to time. The cleanser contains tea tree essential oil which helps to treat the pesky zits but also leaves a cooling sensation on your skin, exactly what you need to cool down after a long day.

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Facial Mists

Feeling a little hot and sticky after your walk out to lunch or from running errands? A facial mist is a great way give your skin a quick freshening up. Even better if it encompasses a multitude of ingredients that are beneficial for your skin.

We love Reset Rejuvenating Facial Mist that multitasks as a facial toner and also an instant solution for getting rid of sweaty, oily skin. Developed with plastic surgeons, his mist promises to brighten the skin, enhance radiance and hydrate it without any oiliness.