There’s a reason you save your comfy wool sweater for the wintertime and bust out a breathable cotton frock when the temp breaks 90. Likewise, you should seasonally switch up your beauty routine. Save that dense moisturizer and foundation for the colder months, and discover products that will actually cool you down when you need it most. Here, our favorite finds for those areas that need to chill a little.
L’Occitane Verbena Cooling Deodorant Stick: This one has us wondering why all deodorants aren’t equipped with cooling elements. Smell and feel fresh the moment it hits your skin — plus it’s unisex, so you can share it with your best guy too.
Anthony Logistics Shaveworks The Cool Fix: Ditch the stinging sensation that usually follows shaving and waxing with this tingling gel. It instantly calms skin while also removing dead skin with the help of natural exfoliating acids. Use on your underarms, legs, and bikini line to keep skin happy and smooth.
Bare Escentuals Buxom Big & Healthy Lip Polish: Get luscious lips sans the painful pricking sensation. This sheer lip tint plumps lips and leaves behind a pleasant tingle.
C.O. Bigelow Ultra Mentha Lip Shines: These slick glosses hydrate lips and freshen breath at the same time. Made with 100 percent mint, the Spearmint flavor is pleasantly intense, while the Mango Mimosa is subtly tropical.
Skindinavia No More Shine Makeup Finish: The last thing you want to be doing on sweltering day is reapplying melted makeup. This spray keeps everything in place by cooling your makeup to 75 degrees, a lower temperature than your skin. It also stops slippage and caking while simultaneously removing shine—a great alternative to blotting papers.
Sircuit Cosmeceuticals Molecular Mist: This mist won’t dry out your face like normal water. It is formulated with a heavy water complex that weighs 10 percent more than regular water, keeping skin hydrated for longer. Store it in the fridge for an extra refreshing experience, and mist it on your hands first if you don’t want to spray your face directly.
Estee Lauder Idealist Cooling Eye Illuminator: This product is inspired by the fact that no matter how hot it gets, marble and other stone-like materials maintain an even temperature. With a ceramic tip applicator, the illuminator stays cool to the touch while removing dark circles and sagging around the eyes—making for an instantly refreshed look.
Wei Herbal Correcting Eye Pads: These pre-soaked pads use restorative herbal ingredients to bring your eyes back to a bright, non-puffy state. For extra chill, treat the pads like actual cucumbers and store them in the fridge.
Still sweaty? Use Herban Essentials Towelettes for a clean feel and a bonus energy boost.
- By Shana Honig
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smashbox cosmetics Photo Finish PrimerPrep with this all-pupose primer to keep your makeup from melting off your face.
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