Scorching days and warmer nights call for a beauty routine that can handle heat, humidity, and all your outdoor adventures. These summer must-haves are sweat- and beach-proof, so you can stay fresh and rejuvenated—all while being kind to the planet.
SUNTEGRITY—Moisturising Face Sunscreen & Primer (SPF 30)
This summer skincare MVP offers broad-spectrum mineral sun protection, deep hydration, and a smooth makeup base—all in one. Formulated with non-nano zinc oxide, it shields against UVA and UVB rays while calming redness and irritation, making it perfect for sensitive skin. Its lightweight, non-greasy formula absorbs seamlessly, doubling as a primer to help makeup stay put. Vegan, reef-safe, and free from synthetic chemicals. Refills available. suntegrityskincare.com
PLAINE PRODUCTS—Citrus Lavender Body Lotion
Fun in the sun, surf, and sand can leave skin feeling chafed or irritated, but this lightweight, aloe-based body lotion soothingly restores hydration without feeling greasy. Made with organic shea butter and essential oils, it absorbs quickly into the skin. It comes in refillable and biodegradable aluminum packaging and is non-GMO, vegan, and cruelty-free. plaineproducts.com
ATHR BEAUTY—Desert Rose Lip & Cheek Oil Stain (Harmony)
Tired of makeup that melts away under the sun? This lip and cheek oil stain is ideal for a buildable, budge-proof summer glow and is infused with hydrating organic rosehip oil and jojoba. Its long-lasting, breathable formula withstands summer heat, making it perfect for effortless, all-day colour. Made with organic and ethically harvested ingredients. Non-GMO, CleanHub-verified, vegan, and cruelty-free. athrbeauty.com
NURISH—Exquisite Pomegranate Lip Scrub
Too much sun exposure and too little hydration is the perfect recipe for chapped lips. Made with protective honeyberry and certified organic unrefined cane sugar, this natural lip scrub gently sloughs away dead skin cells for smoother and rejuvenated summer skin. Vegan, cruelty-, and gluten-free. nurish.ca. Only available in Canada.
ROUTINE CREAM—The Curator Natural Deodorant
Summer sweat calls for a deodorant that can effectively prevent and stop odour—all over. This aluminum-free and baking soda-free cream uniquely harnesses dietary magnesium to keep underarms fresh. Made with sensitive skin and pH balance in mind, you can also apply it to the feet, thighs, nape, and underboobs (if you know, you know). Formulated without synthetic fragrances and packaged in a reusable and refillable glass jar. All natural ingredients and cruelty-free. routinecream.ca
BKIND—Moisture & Nourish Hair Mask
Basking in the sun, chlorine, and salt water can all leave hair in need of some major TLC. This ultra-nourishing hair mask helps restore moisture using a powerful biolipid complex and blend of natural ingredients, including shea butter and macadamia oil. Designed to revitalise dry and dull strands without parabens, silicones, sulphates, or artificial dyes. Vegan, cruelty-free, and consciously packaged to help keep plastics out of our oceans. bkind.com
