Our Essential Summer Skincare products for 2023

Who doesn’t love a bit of sun, and we’ve had plenty of it of late. We’re constantly being reminded to take better care of our skin and avoid harmful rays when possible, and rightly so. So to prepare you for the holidays, we’ve scouted out 6 of our fave skincare products, and shared our experiences below. Happy holidays.

The Natural Africa Resurrection Moisturiser (50ml)

First up, and suitable for any skin type, this product will change your life. From unsmooth or bumpy skin to gorgeous smooth pores, Resurrection Moisturiser uses active botanicals (Resurrection Plant, Aloe Ferox, Mongongo, Baobab, and African Mahogany) to revive and protect your skin.

When applied just before bed, this product has helped me no end with unsightly spots, and leaves my skin feeling flawless. It has a lovely clean and natural/organic smell to it, and when applied, stays greasy for just a short while before absorbing, leaving the smoothest skin

According to the product marketing “The formula is rich in phenolic compounds, flavonoids, terpenoids, and bioflavonoids like robustaflavone that work together to promote rapid hydration, skin cell production, and protect the skin from environmental stressors”.

With a price point around the £95 mark, this is premium purchase, but rest assured this will go a very long way indeed.

How to use:

Step 1: Cleanse your skin in the morning and evening, and follow up with a serum that’s suitable for your skin type.
Step 2: Wait for a few minutes to allow the serum to absorb and for your skin to dry completely.
Step 3: Once your skin is dry, apply an appropriate amount of the Resurrection moisturiser to your face and neck, using gentle upward motions. Massage the moisturiser into your skin until it’s fully absorbed.

Available from Skindays

Visible Youth Multi-Action Eye Serum (15ml)

If you are anything like me and hayfever has had you looking and feeling a little tired round the eyes (understatement), then you are going to need a solid ‘go to’ serum. Voila!

Combining the brand’s patented Hyoglass™ Technology with oligopeptides, Alfalfa Seed and Lupin Seed Extract, this is a fantastic serum with a super-premium feel. It applies beautifully, is non greasy and absorbs in seconds. The results are almost instant, certainly from a sense of sense of skin firming and hydration, shortly followed by an air of radiance.

I’m really loving this product, and it appears I’m not alone either, (spoiler alert) the consumer evaluation is outstanding! Retailing for £65, this is also another one of those products that goes a long way.

How to use:

Step 1: Apply a small drop to cleansed skin by tapping gently around entire eye area, including eyelid until product is absorbed.
Step 2: Use one drop of serum as too much can negate the benefits.

Step 3: Gently tap the delicate skin around entire eye area, including eyelid until product is absorbed. The light pressure can stimulate lymphatic drainage.

Step 4: Use Multi-Action Eye Serum twice a day.

Step 5: Avoid getting the product into eyes.

Available from Visible Youth

Sarah Louisa Chamomile Fascial Cleansing Balm (26 grams)

Now this is a neat little product. Small enough to follow you round wherever you go, this is a make-up remover for your eyes and a cleanser for your face. It arrives beautifully packaged in a silver tin, accompanied by a golden spoon and bamboo cloth.

With a little twist of the lid, you’ll discover a gorgeous honey coloured product. To the nose you’ll get a light and fresh waft of chamomile. To touch this feels slightly greasy, rub between your fingers and it soon melts away. It almost feels like this is a barrier cream too that would be excellent for hydration and soothing.

I’ve used it for removing my make up for the last 3 nights, and the more I’m using, the more I’m liking. Quick word of warning though… don’t leave out in the heat as it will turn to oil pretty quickly!

You can tell there’s been an awful lot of love go into this balm and I can see BIG things for this brand.

How to use:

Step 1: Use the small spoon and gather the balm, then apply to the pads of the fingertips

Step 2: The product will melt into a smooth oil, then massage into your face and over closed eyes, eyelashes and lips

Step 3: Wet the bamboo cloth to wipe the skin and eyes clean

Available from Sarah Louisa

Olverum Bath Oil (125ml)

This luxurious and soothing bath oil, made with natural essential oils, helps aching muscles, relieves stress, and promotes a restorative sleep that can help revive a tired immune system. 

If you’re looking for an unbeatable luxury home spa experience, simply run a warm bath and add around half a capful of this beautiful OLVERUM Bath Oil. Before you soak yourself, move around the water with your hand and wait for the oil to disappear. I guarantee, only a small amount is needed, and you’ll find the oil will absorb into your skin, leaving no greasy residue in the bath after use. It’s amazing and feels incredible.

After your desired soak, this sumptuous yet uplifting bath oil, leaves your skin feeling like silk, your mind calm, and your body completely refreshed. The perfect tonic after a long challenging day at work, taxing exercise routine or hectic week of sorting out your life admin. And relax…

The smell alone will provide a truly meditative and uplifting experience to restore the essential you, and once inhaled you will truly appreciate its finest ingredients including lemon, rosemary, lavender, lime and exotic verbena, I promise! Furthermore, it’s a must-have product for those looking for a vegan and cruelty-free bath oil and I must say the bottle looks gorgeous placed on my lovely bamboo bath rack.

Finally, I have to say this bath oil is simply the best thing I have poured into my bath for a very long time, and I love how moisturising it feels on my skin and how relaxed I feel after using it. Priced at £43.50, 125ml is enough for 25 baths, which costs just £1.74 each time, and in my opinion, makes this beautiful bath oil fantastic value for money.

Available from Liberty

Vive CBD Concentrated Recovery Serum 30ml

From healing broken skin to fixing your pimples over time, this product is ideal for reducing the appearance of redness. The CBD element is said to help modulate our skin’s own ability to respond to challenges, mitigating the appearance of redness and blemishes, whilst the Vitamin B3 provides better moisture retention, minimizing wrinkles and redness, as well as protection from oxidative stress and sun damage. Lastly, the Zinc Oxide forms a protective layer on the skin to keep moisture in and external aggressors out.

This beautiful serum works perfectly with a few drops on the face overnight. It’s superfast absorbing and non-greasy and goes a long way. I’ve been using for a week now and have noticed a very real difference to the suppleness of my skin.

To sum up, I’d not hesitate to recommend this, it’s a well priced, premium product that will present positive differences in just a few days.

How to use:

Apply a few drops and gently rub into face. Can be used alone or underneath day and night creams, or layered with your existing skincare.

Available from Vive My Beauty

Angela Langford Bloom & Glow Radiance Restoring Face Oil (Chia Seed & Sea Buckthorn) 15ml

One of the many things that I liked about this product was that it had such a big and fast impact on my skin. Before, my skin was dry, dull and not glowing at all but now my skin is super soft and radiant and exciting!

At just £20 this is a lot of product for a modest price, and not only does it moisturise, but it also balances out uneven skin.

Suitable for all skin types and ages, this product is 100% natural with ingredients of chai seed and sea buckthorn, which are blended to deliver high levels of essential fatty acids and vitamins – it improves skin’s elasticity, calms inflations and restores radiance. Massage a few drops into face and neck just before bed. Trust me, this will make your skin wonderful by the morning.

I’ve actually had a few friends notice how soft my skin looked since using, so I’m definitely hooked!

How to use:

Massage one or two drops into clean skin using gentle upward strokes. You can use it on its own or after applying your specialist serum. You can also add a few drops to your moisturiser.

Available from Angela Langford