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We know, we know… it’s hot. And yes, there has probably been enough heatwave skincare advice doing the rounds lately to fill an entire sun lounger. But what about the moment when the day starts to cool, you finally get out of the sun and your skin is crying out for a reset?
After hours of heat, sweat, sunscreen and environmental exposure, your complexion can feel sticky, dehydrated, congested and generally rather fed up. This is where the 5pm heatwave reset comes in. Rather than piling on another layer of products, it’s about giving your skin exactly what it needs at the end of a hot day: a thorough cleanse, a hit of hydration, soothing ingredients and plenty of comfort.
From refreshing cleansers and cooling treatments to lightweight moisturisers, these are the products to reach for when your skin needs to come back down to earth.
Elemis Instant Refreshing Gel
When your skin feels hot, tired and generally fed up after a day in the sun, Elemis Instant Refreshing Gel is the perfect pick-me-up. This lightweight, cooling gel is designed to provide an immediate feeling of freshness while helping to soothe and hydrate the skin. Its refreshing texture makes it particularly appealing when heavier creams are the last thing you want to apply in warm weather. Ideal for use after cleansing, it can help leave the complexion feeling revitalised and comfortable without a greasy or heavy finish. Keep it close at hand during a heatwave for that much-needed 5pm reset, when your skin needs a little extra cooling comfort after a long, hot day.
Medik8 Daily Refresh Balancing Toner
After a hot, sticky day, a refreshing toner can be a welcome addition to your evening skincare routine. Medik8 Daily Refresh Balancing Toner helps remove lingering impurities while supporting the skin’s natural balance, leaving the complexion feeling clean, comfortable and refreshed. Its gentle formula is designed to hydrate without weighing skin down, making it particularly suitable when warm weather has left your complexion feeling unsettled. Use it after cleansing to prepare the skin for the rest of your evening routine, helping subsequent skincare products feel more comfortable to apply. For your 5pm heatwave reset, it is an easy step that can help take your complexion from sweaty and tired to fresh and ready for the evening ahead.
Aromatherapy Associates Balance Replenishing Hand and Body Wash
The heatwave reset does not have to stop at your face. Aromatherapy Associates Balance Replenishing Hand and Body Wash is a lovely way to wash away the sweat, sunscreen and general stickiness that can build up after a hot day. Designed to cleanse while helping to replenish the skin, its luxurious formula leaves hands and body feeling clean, soft and refreshed. The uplifting aromatic experience also makes shower time feel more like a relaxing end-of-day ritual than simply another chore. After spending hours battling high temperatures, there is something particularly satisfying about stepping into a cool shower and washing the day away with a beautifully scented body wash.
CeraVe Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser
When your face has spent the day dealing with heat, sweat, sunscreen and environmental exposure, a thorough but gentle cleanse is essential. CeraVe Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser combines the cleansing action of a foaming formula with the nourishing feel of an oil cleanser, helping to remove dirt and impurities without leaving skin feeling stripped. It contains three essential ceramides and hyaluronic acid to support the skin barrier and help maintain hydration. This makes it a particularly useful choice when hot weather has left your complexion feeling dry or uncomfortable. Use it as part of your 5pm reset to wash away the day while keeping your skin feeling soft, clean and balanced.
Dermalogica Antioxidant HydraMist
For skin that feels thirsty after a long, hot day, Dermalogica Antioxidant HydraMist offers a quick and refreshing boost of hydration. This fine facial mist can be spritzed over the skin whenever your complexion needs a little pick-me-up, making it particularly useful during warm weather. Its antioxidant-rich formula helps defend against environmental stressors while supporting the skin’s hydration levels, leaving it feeling refreshed and revitalised. It can be used as part of your evening routine or whenever your skin starts feeling tight and uncomfortable. Keep it nearby for an instant refresh, then follow with your favourite moisturiser to lock in that welcome dose of hydration.