How to Get Glowing Skin for Summer

The days are getting longer and the weather is getting warmer. You’ve got your summer holiday wardrobe sorted and your festival hairstyles prepared, but have you thought about your summer skincare? In the skincare realm, sunny days are all about lightweight products and radiance boosters, so follow our tips to discover how to get glowing skin this summer.

Summer Glow: Key Summary

Swap heavy products for lightweight, radiance-boosting skincare
Use hydrating face masks with Vitamin C for refreshed, glowing skin
Double cleanse to remove SPF and impurities
Apply SPF50+ daily to protect skin
Choose tinted SPF for a fresh, no makeup makeup look
Moisturise with brightening creams and serums
Add self-tanning drops to keep your summer glow glowing

Make this summer the season for dewy, glass skin. From ensuring you’ve got enough UV protection to swapping out heavy products for lightweight alternatives, these are our top tips for glowing skin that will have you beaming throughout the sunnier season.

Treat yourself to a face mask for glowing skin

If you’re like us, we like to keep our make-up minimal on hot summer days – which means our skincare has to do some of the heavy lifting. One of our top tips to achieve that dewy summer look is incorporating a face mask for glowing skin into your skincare rotation. Choosing a hydrating face mask will deliver a glow from within and keep your skin looking refreshed and healthy.

Enhance your summer glow by opting for a mask with Vitamin C to brighten and hydrate your skin, and treat yourself to some pampering this season. The Garnier SkinActive Vitamin C Sheet Mask is enriched with hyaluronic acid, lemon extract and, of course, Vitamin C to get your skin glowing. Containing a whole bottle of serum in one mask, the Vitamin C Sheet Mask contains the equivalent of a week's worth of hydrating actives to help you get your summer glow!

Wash away excess sweat with the right cleanser to maintain glowing skin

Days spent sweating in the sun can leave your skin feeling oily and your pores clogged up. Since we (rightly!) use our sunscreen a lot more often when the weather is hot, it’s more important than ever to reach out for a good quality cleanser to get the buildup of SPF, makeup, and dirt off. A key staple in skincare for glowing skin is double cleansing.

First, reach out for products like micellar water to help gently remove dirt and impurities while boosting your skin’s glow. The micelle technology is ideal for hot and humid summer days as the micelles effortlessly lift oil, pollution, SPF, and makeup residue from the skin to leave your face squeaky clean without dehydrating or stripping your skin’s natural glow.

Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water is designed for sensitive skin to wipe the day away gently from your face. Or, for an anti-oxidant infused boost to achieve glowing skin, use the Vitamin C Micellar Water to remove makeup and impurities whilst brightening your complexion.

Then, choose a good-quality cleanser for glowing skin, like our Garnier Pure Active Salicylic Purifying Gentle Cleanser, which helps cleanse your skin and protect your skin barrier.

A lightweight SPF is a must-have for summer skincare

We’re all for having fun in the sun, but staying protected should be an essential part of your skincare routine.

Sun exposure without adequate sun protection can lead to dullness, premature ageing, uneven skin tones, and a host of other skin concerns. That’s why it’s essential that your summer skincare routine contains a high-quality SPF for a beaming summer glow and overall skin health.

Look for products with SPF50 as part of your summer skincare routine to ensure your skin is protected and can maintain an even glow. Products like the Ambre Solaire Super UV Face Fluid SPF50+ or the Ambre Solaire SPF50+ Sensitive Advanced Dry Mist Sun Spray are perfect for daily sun protection that hydrates your skin.

Looking for an easy way to touch up your SPF on the go? Keep our handy Ambre Solaire Super UV Invisible Stick SPF50+ in your beach bag or backpack so it’s ready at hand whenever you need it.

SPF products for glowing skin and a no-makeup makeup look

Increased temperatures often mean you don’t want to feel weighed down by heavy foundations or products. Try swapping out elements of your usual makeup routine for lightweight alternatives to give that no-makeup makeup look and make your skin dewy and fresh.

Tinted SPF is an excellent summer pick as a lightweight and subtle foundation alternative for your summer glow. The Garnier Vitamin C Daily UV Brightening Fluid SPF50+ provides a radiant sheer tint that evens the appearance of your skin tone whilst protecting against sun damage and giving a gorgeous glowy-skin finish. Finish off your look with some brows, mascara, and an SPF lip balm to keep your lips hydrated, too.

The sun can dehydrate our skin, so to lock in that extra moisture (while giving you that glow!) pick a moisturiser that packs in a brightening boost. Our Vitamin C Brightening Day Cream topped with our Vitamin C Brightening and Anti-Dark Spot Serum is the powerhouse duo you’ve been looking for, which helps brighten and reduce those pesky dark spots that can come from sun exposure.

Self tanning drops for a bronzed summer glow

While the sun may like to play hide and seek, your glowing skin doesn’t have to. The weather can be inconsistent, but you can maintain a bronzed and radiant complexion as part of your summer skincare routine by mixing self tanning drops with your moisturiser.

The Ambre Solaire Natural Bronzer Self-Tan Face Drops can be mixed with your moisturiser to give you a sunkissed glow no matter the weather outside. Featuring hyaluronic acid and coconut water, this hydrating summer essential helps you build a streak-free and customisable bronze glow.

Ready to show off your glowing skin? Achieve a flawless summer glow with our range of sun protection and skincare products.

Summer Skin FAQs

To have radiant skin this sunny season, you want to focus on sunscreen products, lightweight creams, glowing BB creams, and of course, drinking plenty of water to ensure you’re hydrated.
Dry skin in the summer can be caused by a variety of factors. Typically, we spend more time outdoors when the sun is shining, which means the elements may take a harsher toll on our skin. Time spent swimming in the sea or in chlorinated pools can dry out skin, whilst overexposure to the sun can cause sunburn and make your skin feel dry, too. And of course, we sweat more in the summer, so maintaining a good water intake, alongside sun protection and a solid summer skincare routine, can help ensure your skin is hydrated.