BRB, Reevaluating My Whole Routine With Insights From a Chanel Skincare Specialist.
From my experience of swapping out sweaters for bikinis each June, I’ve realized that your skincare routine deserves a summer update just as much as your wardrobe. When temperatures rise and the UV index reaches 10, your winter skincare staples are no longer sufficient. The rich creams that kept your skin balanced in January aren’t designed for the heat, humidity, and constant SPF reapplication that summer demands. Summer skincare follows a different set of principles—think lightweight layers, enduring hydration, and robust sun protection. The takeaway? Modifying your routine can significantly impact your skin’s health.
To gain insight into what our skin needs to thrive in the summer, I spoke with Amy Wechsler, MD, the consulting dermatologist for Chanel. Her advice? If there’s one product to prioritize this summer, it’s sunscreen—no debate. While we all know this, there's a catch: applying sunscreen just once in the morning is insufficient. This is the most common mistake Wechsler observes, and it can have serious consequences for your skin. For beautiful skin and to avoid the pitfalls of sun damage, it's essential to reapply sunscreen every two to four hours, particularly after sweating or swimming.
Sun protection is merely the starting point. For truly luminous, hydrated skin, she advocates smart layering: begin with a serum, follow with a moisturizer, and finish with a dependable sunscreen. This is where the new Chanel Sublimage Le Sérum—the next essential for your skin—comes into play.
Chanel's new Sublimage Le Sérum may have a price that gives you pause, but believe me—your skin will appreciate every cent spent. This serum is exceptional. Packed with powerful antioxidants, including vanilla planifolia from Madagascar, it works diligently to regenerate and refine your skin's texture while also brightening and firming. It feels silky smooth and is incredibly lightweight, absorbing instantly and leaving your skin feeling fantastic (or at least worth $535). If you want your skin to radiate and feel rejuvenated all summer, this is the indulgent serum you’ve been waiting for.
Now that we have the perfect serum, let's explore other skincare essentials for the season. From potent serums to lightweight moisturizers and unmatched SPFs, these are the must-haves that will keep your skin happy, hydrated, and protected throughout the summer. Here are my top recommendations to complete your glow-ready routine this season.
**Serums**
**Chanel**
Hydra Beauty Micro Sérum
This intensely hydrating serum retains moisture to keep your skin soft and healthy, particularly after sun exposure.
**Sunday Riley**
C.E.O. 15% Vitamin C Brightening Serum
Vitamin C has been my go-to for brightening my complexion and diminishing lingering acne scars.
**Caudalíe**
Vinoperfect Brightening Dark Spot Serum
I discovered this serum a few years back in a French pharmacy and have never looked back.
**Summer Fridays**
Jet Lag Deep Hydration Serum
I've been enjoying this hydrating serum lately, especially under my makeup.
**Moisturizers**
**Chanel**
Sublimage La Crème Texture Universelle
**Tatcha**
The Dewy Skin Cream
Tatcha truly meant it when they labeled this moisturizer "Dewy." Prepare for a lovely glow.
**Charlotte Tilbury**
Magic Cream Anti-Aging Moisturizer
My skin genuinely feels velvety after applying this.
**Kiehl's Since 1851**
Ultra Facial Cream
Though it’s on the richer side, this moisturizer is essential in summer when your skin needs extra care after too much sun and air conditioning.
**SPFs**
Sun protection has never appeared (or felt) this luxurious.
**Innisfree**
Daily UV Defense Invisible Broad Spectrum SPF 36 Sunscreen
My go-to for good reason. It’s sheer, smooth, and never interferes with my makeup.
**Supergoop!**
Glowscreen SPF 40
Sun protection with an added shine. This SPF acts as a bronzer that imparts a beautiful golden-hour glow to your skin.
**Tower 28**
SOS FaceGuard SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen
This won't clog your pores or cause breakouts and keeps your skin calm and shielded. This clean sunscreen is an essential for summer.
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