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Graziadaily
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Graziadaily
The Best Summer Beauty Products To Shop Now 2025
Every season ushers in a brand new assortment of beauty products made to see us through rain or shine, but there is something particularly exciting, joyful and mood-boosting about this year's influx of new summer beauty buys. These are the products that deliver high factor sun protection that feels like skincare, a beachy no-make-up-make-up look, undone hairstyles and a head-to-toe golden hour glow. Over the last few months, the Grazia beauty team and the Grazia Beauty Panel have been busy swatching, spritzing and misting their way through this year's most impressive innovations, all to hit on the winners of 2025's Grazia Summer Beauty Awards. Our winners include a self-tan innovation that manages to mimic a fresh-from-the-beach glow, a high street make-up hero that promises to be budge-proof and a stellar face sunscreen that feels so good on your skin that reapplications turn from chore to ritual. Intrigued? These are the must-try buys that made the cut... This year you could be in with a chance of winning a selecion of our Grazia Summer Beauty Awards 2025 winners, in a prize bundle worth over £1000. Simply click the link below to enter. 1. Dries Van Noten Crazy Basil EDP Annie Vischer, head of beauty, says: 'A herbal hit of basil, rosemary and cedar, we couldn't get enough of this scent. It's reviving, moreish… think forest bathing in a bottle. It smells like a clean, expensive man.' 2. Byredo Desert Dawn EDP Price: £220 Annie Vischer, head of beauty, says: 'With warm wood notes at once softened by rose and made clean and crisp by papyrus, Desert Dawn is an achingly sophisticated summer scent – the perfume equivalent of a tailored linen suit.' 3. Jones Road Just Enough Tinted Moisturiser Sameeha Shaikh, beauty writer, says: 'In case you hadn't noticed, we're in the midst of a tinted moisture revival. Jones Road is leading the charge with this. Smooth, silky and gel-like this new-gen skin tint feels different than most. Its bouncy texture glides over skin to provide a sheer, natural coverage that sits between matte and luminous. The standout is its comfortable wear. Loaded with sodium hyaluronate, an even smaller molecule than hyaluronic acid, it restores hydration and protects against water loss. Plus, there's 16 shades to suit a diversity of skin tones.' 4. L'Oréal Paris Le Shadow Stick Price: £9.99 Lan Nguyen-Grealis, make-up artist, says: 'These shadow sticks feel silky smooth on application and are very easy to blend. They go on creamy and, within a few seconds, you're left with a budge-proof finish. I wore mine in the shower to really put it to the test and there wasn't a smudge in sight.' 5. St Tropez Sunlit Skin Bronzing Tint + Tan Price: £29 Rachael Martin, beauty director, says: 'Swerve irritation and streaks with this skin-loving face fake tan. Made with soothing aloe vera, moisturising glycerin and coconut oil, it conditions skin as it gives it a fresh-from-the-beach glow in just three hours.' 6. Hair by Sam McKnight Pure Genius Scalp Oil Annie Vischer, head of beauty, says: 'Sun, sea and supercharged air con can leave scalps feeling sensitive, but this 98% natural formula serves up some relief. Made with a medley of omegas and anti-dandruff actives, it cuts down on flakes and boosts your scalp's moisture levels. Leave it to hair legend Sam McKnight to deliver the goods.' 7. TheraFace Depuffing Wand Michaella Bolder, leading facialist, says: 'Want to reduce inflammation, puffiness and dark circles? Make a play for this skin tool. The cryo setting in particular exceeded my expectations – the tool gets incredibly cold and maintains that temperature for as long as you're using it. Great for calming breakouts and reviving tired skin.' 8. L'Occitane en Provence Almond Shimmering Body Oil Rachael Martin, beauty director, says: 'An icon reimagined for summer, expect all the melt-into-skin goodness that has made L'Occitane's Almond Body Oil a cult classic, now with a side of grown-up golden shimmer. Smooth on to skin before hitting the beach bar or beer garden.' 9. Chanel Jeux De Lumières Multi-Use Eyeshadow And Highlighter Palette Bernicia Boateng, make-up artist, says: 'A palette of four powders so soft and pigmented they feel creamy on application. The formula is infused with squalane, so they're hydrating, and the shade range caters to a wide variety of skin tones. A must if you're after a lit-from-within glow.' 10. By Terry Tea To Tan Powder Blush Cher Webb, make-up artist, says: 'I kept coming back to this super soft powder blush. Available in six highly pigmented sunset shades, the colour is buildable and the finish satin-like – you can layer this up from a healthy glow to a bold blush in seconds.' 11. Color Wow Texas Hold 'Em Big Hold Hairspray Tom Smith, hairstylist to the stars, says: 'A modern hairspray that's made to deliver XXL volume, which can withstand both heat and humidity. It contains crystal clear resins that leave your looking glossy – win-win.' 12. Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour HydraPlay Daily Defense Nourishing Fluid Broad Spectrum SPF 40 Dr Aamna Adel, dermatologist, says: 'This layers well with other skincare products without pilling and I am really impressed by how lightweight the formula is. It absorbs quickly without leaving a white cast and is easy to reapply over make-up. I like to do this using a Beautyblender.' 13. Clinique Moisture Surge Active Glow Serum Rachael Martin, beauty director, says: 'A does-it-all serum that takes the guesswork out of skincare, Clinique's new launch is designed to streamline your routine (and save space in your carry-on). It contains lactic acid to gently exfoliate, hyaluronic acid to lock in moisture and vitamin C to brighten.' 14. Violette_Fr Lip Nectar Sameeha Shaikh, beauty writer, says: 'Designed by chic make-up artist Violette Serrat to stain, hydrate and gloss up lips, this multitasking lip buy is long-wearing and available in a range of nude and berry shades. French girl lip, anyone?' 15. Ultra Violette Extreme Screen SPF 50+ Hydrating Body & Hand Skinscreen Price: £27 Dr Alexis Granite, consultant dermatologist, says: 'Made with pentavitin (a plant-derived moisture magnet) and vitamin E, which protects skin from dulling free radicals, this is a body SPF with skincare benefits. It's lightweight, absorbs easily and smells like summer too.' 16. Dior Solar The Self-Tanning Gel for the Body Annie Vischer, head of beauty, says: 'If you're up for splurging on your DIY self-tan session, make a grab for this designer iteration – a gradual, no-rinse formula that dries in three minutes, delivers a believable glow and smells great too.' 17. Givenchy Beauty Prisme Libre Bronzer Powder Sameeha Shaikh, beauty writer, says: 'This is Givenchy's first bronzer, so we're talking about a real moment here. A quad of four finely milled powders, they're designed to deliver a believable sun kissed look. Mission accomplished – you get a warm glow that speaks of a day spent at the beach.' Main image: Dennis Pedersen Sameeha Shaikh is Grazia's beauty writer, covering all categories to bring you insights on the latest trends, industry news and the products you need to know about, viral or not (most probably viral).
Graziadaily
27-05-2025
- Health
- Graziadaily
This SPF Gives Me A Golden Glow – It's The Best I've Tried Out Of Hundreds
Emma Lewisham is a long time favourite on the Grazia beauty desk. Beauty director Annie Vischer swears by the the eye cream, while acting beauty director Verity Clark was a slave to the Supernatural Elixir. The first product I tried from the brand? That would be the Emma Lewisham Sunceutical SPF 50 Mineral Face Crème, £46. It's the best I've used. This is high praise, given I'm an SPF snob. And while there's been a couple of others I've loved of late (the La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVAir is amazing for hydration and Augustinus Bader's The Sunscreen SPF50is a skin soothing delight) it's Emma Lewisham's that has remained my favourite. It's no wonder - Lewisham is well known for her efficacious yet luxurious formulas that yield real results. Here, glow is guaranteed. So imagine my thrill (and surprise) when yet another SPF from the brand landed on my desk. Suited to all skin types, the Emma Lewisham Skinceutical SPF 50 is a mineral sunscreen that protects against UV and UVA rays. It also imparts a gorgeous, glowing radiance atop of skin thanks to the beautiful, bronzed tint from within the formula - this promotes a more even skin tone. It's good for bolstering skin in the long run, too. Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, pongomia pinnata seed extract and zinc oxide are known for their moisturising and protecting prowess. Emma Lewisham Sunceutical SPF 50 Mineral Glow Serum What Emma Lewisham says: 'Protect the skin from UVA and UVB rays with Emma Lewisham Sunceutical SPF 50 Mineral Glow Serum, a mineral sunscreen that helps give skin a more radiant look. Working to improve the appearance of fine lines, this sunscreen serum helps to promote more even-toned skin. It imparts a bronzing glow for fair to light skin, a subtle tint for medium skin, and a highlighting effect for deep complexions.' What we know: Promising no white-cast, this bronze tinted SPF is suited to all skin types and tones. Apply daily for broad-spectrum mineral protection from UVA and UVB rays and to help protect against daily environmental stressors.' Rachael Martin, beauty editor says: 'For an efficacious facial sunscreen that oozes luxury consider this your new go to. It's featherlight, is beautiful to apply and plays perfectly under make-up. Plus, it leaves behind a beautiful, golden glow that could be from the sun. Only you know you're well, and truly protected.' Pros Suited to all skin types Refillable jar Dermatologically tested Cons I use this as the final step in my morning skincare routine. I shake the tub to ensure the formulation is adequately mixed. I then sweep two pumps across my face before following with a third down my neck. As ever, liberal application is a must to ensure optimum protection - experts recommend two finger lengths for the full face. I also apply this atop of my make-up for added glow - the finish is much like a liquid bronzer. I've been testing this one for the past three weeks. Honestly, I'd not usually write a review after such a short amount of time. Where skincare is concerned, I prefer to test for around three months. That said, I'm keen to share my thoughts so far for two reasons. Firstly, the weather is (at the time of writing!) nice - so there's no better time to buy an SPF. And secondly, I suspect this one may sell out. The fact I've come to this conclusion after a mere three weeks of testing? Well, I'm as impressed as you are. I have sensitive, oily skin, and I'd know within days if my skin was going to react adversely - I'd typically develop small, white heads. I've had no problems with this one and my skin actually looks more radiant than in has done in quite some time. Rachael Martin beauty editor says: 'As with the original Emma Lewisham SPF the colour is the first thing I notice. While that one erred on the side of pink, this one takes on a bronze tone. Texture wise it's light and silky - there's no stickiness at all, and it doesn't leave behind tackiness when smoothed across my skin. The first time I apply my complexion turns red. This is normal for me - anything that gets the blood flowing makes the underlying ruddiness come through. Within a few minutes, though, the redness has settled revealing a sheer, subtle glow. It's not quite as pigmented as a fake tan would be. Instead, it's much more subtle - a barely there veil of gold that manages to works wonders when it comes to levelling out my blotchy skin tone. There's no coverage - my blemishes are still very much there, but my skin does look more even overall. And for those who hate sparkle? Never fear. This is more of a glisten as opposed to a mega-watt sheen. It wears well under make-up and sits beautifully on top of it. My oily skin isn't left looking greasy, just glowy - it really hits that sweet spot. As with all Emma Lewisham products it's the price that gets me - it's a heavy hit. But the results, I think, assure me it's money worth spending. 'For an efficacious facial sunscreen that oozes luxury consider this your new go to. It's featherlight, is beautiful to apply and plays perfectly both over and under make-up. Plus, it leaves behind a beautiful, golden glow that could just be from the sun. I won't tell if you won't.' Rachael Martin is Grazia's Beauty Editor. Originally from Northern Ireland, she studied English Literature at Queen's University Belfast, before moving to London to pursue a career in magazine journalism. After interning at Stylist and Harper's Bazaar she dipped her toes into the world of beauty writing and never looked back. Rachael became Style Writer for heat! magazine before going onto work as Digital Writer for Boots Health and Beauty. Her special interests include fragrance (rose based scents have her at hello), new skincare innovations, and copious cups of tea. Now, at Grazia, you'll find her writing about beauty, health and wellbeing. Follow her on Instagram @
