These cooling and refreshing beauty products from Avene, Medicube, Milk and more will see you through the hot weather
Heatwaves are lovely in theory, but they can play havoc with your beauty routine. By the time you’ve tackled a hot commute or spent an afternoon in the sun, keeping your make-up in place can feel like an impossible task.
But what if you could tailor your products to actually make you feel cooler, and your skin look fresher?
Cooling beauty products have become one of summer’s biggest skincare trends– and for a good reason. The hot temperatures are showing no signs of showing, meaning we’re giving our heavy creams the boot for lighter textures. From chilled facial mists to depuffing eye gels and body sprays that offer an instant cooling sensation, these are the products you’ll find yourself reaching for again and again whenever the temperature climbs.
Some even go a step further, helping to calm redness, reduce puffiness and leave overheated skin feeling more comfortable.
Ready for a chill?
Skin Gym Cryo Chill Beaded face mask
Shop it for £20
Store this gel-filled face mask in the fridge or freezer for an instant cooling hit whenever skin feels hot or puffy. The flexible beaded design moulds comfortably to your face, helping to calm, depuff and refresh in just a few minutes.
Avène Thermal Spring Water Spray
Shop it for £5.75
A beauty bag staple for a reason, Avène’s Thermal Spring Water Spray delivers an ultra-fine mist that instantly cools and comforts hot, sensitive skin. Keep the travel-sized bottle in your handbag or beach bag for a quick refresh whenever the heat starts to get a little too much.
Botanics Ice Rollers
Shop them for £16
Pop these glass ice rollers in the fridge or freezer before using them to give skin an instant wake-up call. Gliding them over your face helps cool, depuff and refresh in minutes, making them especially handy after coming home from the office.
medicube Jelly Cream with Hyaluronic Acid
Shop it for £8.90
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If your usual moisturiser feels a little too heavy in hot weather, this gel-cream is a great alternative. Packed with plumping hyaluronic acid, it delivers long-lasting hydration while leaving skin feeling noticeably cooler and fresher after application.
Milk Makeup Cooling Water Ice
Shop it for £28
This cooling gel stick is perfect for a quick refresh whenever skin feels hot or puffy. Infused with caffeine and niacinamide, it glides over the face to help depuff tired eyes and leave your complexion feeling instantly cooler, whether you’re at your desk, on holiday or fresh off a flight.
No7 Good Intent Collagen Jelly Hydro Gel Face Mask
Shop it for £4.95
Keep this hydrogel mask in the fridge before use for an extra cooling boost. Infused with collagen and hydrating ingredients, it hugs the contours of your face to help soothe overheated skin, reduce the look of puffiness and leave your complexion feeling refreshed in just 20 minutes.
Patchology
Shop 5 pairs for £12
These cooling eye gels are a handbag hero for tackling tired, puffy eyes. Better yet, pop them in the fridge before applying to boost the de-puffing effect, leaving the under-eye area feeling cooler, smoother and more refreshed in a flash.
Rare Beauty Find Comfort Hydrating Body Mousse To Oil
Shop it for £29
Lightweight enough for warm weather, this mousse transforms into a nourishing oil as you massage it in, leaving skin soft without any sticky residue. Its uplifting citrus scent also makes it a lovely pick-me-up when you’re feeling hot, tired and in need of a little refresh.
