The Best Skincare for Summer 2023

While you may be rejoicing in the fact that summer is well and truly upon us, your complexion might not be feeling the same way. The summer months can really take their toll on the skin, making it important to respond to this with the appropriate care.

So, read on as Lionesse shares the best summer skincare products for ensuring that your skin looks healthy and happy all season long.

The White Pearl Facial Peeling

Numerous studies have found that the skin produces more sebum during the spring and summer months. This is triggered by the increase in temperature and humidity – it can send the sebaceous glands into overdrive.

As a result, oily skin, clogged pores, and breakouts become even more prevalent during the summer. This makes it vital to have a good exfoliant in your summer skincare routine, which is where the White Pearl Facial Peeling comes in. 

This formula thoroughly clears the skin of excess sebum and dead skin cells. However, unlike many other exfoliants, it won’t completely dry your skin out. This is vital as dehydrated skin can sometimes respond by producing even more oil. Since this exfoliant also contains pearl powder, you can count on it to even out and brighten your complexion, giving your skin a summer-worthy glow.

The Diamond De-Puffer

Struggling with puffy eyes? People experience this skin concern throughout the year but, if you suffer from pollen-related allergies, things can get really bad once the weather heats up. The puffiness is often accompanied by itching and irritation too, which definitely doesn’t help.

When this occurs, many turn to traditional remedies, such as placing cucumber slices or metal teaspoons over their eyes. This may provide some temporary relief, purely due to the cool temperatures leaving the skin around the eyes feeling soothed. However, if you want to eliminate the look of puffiness in the long term, then you’ll need something a little more powerful, such as the Lionesse Diamond De-Puffer.

This unique formula features a potent combination of acetyl hexapeptide-8, sodium hyaluronate, and diamond powder. Together, they’ll de-puff your complexion while making your eye area look smoother, plumper, and fresher. Since this product comes with a targeted applicator too, it’s so easy and convenient to use, as well as to carry around with you throughout the season.

The White Pearl Vitamin C Serum

We’ve already talked about how oily skin and puffy eyes are common skin concerns during the summer. However, that’s not all that you’ll have to deal with in the warmer months… 

Dark spots are also a big problem, with these most often caused by sun damage. When the sun’s UV rays hit your skin, they stimulate melanin production, which is the pigment that determines your skin’s color. Too much UV exposure means that too much melanin is produced. Your skin isn’t able to evenly distribute all of this melanin, causing those extra cells to cluster together under certain areas of the skin. This gives those patches a darker appearance.

There are numerous ingredients available that can help you to fade the visibility of your dark spots, but vitamin C is known for being one of the best. Several studies have confirmed its efficacy at de-pigmenting the look of discolored skin. At the same time, it also brightens the appearance, leaving it looking rejuvenated.

A serum, like the White Pearl Vitamin C Serum, is the best way to pamper your skin with vitamin C. This formula boasts 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid. This is a more stable derivative of ascorbic acid, the purest form of vitamin C. Not only will it help to make your dark spots less visible, but it will also tighten the look of your skin to smooth away the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

The Opal Sheer Collagen Serum

The sun is notorious for drying out the skin. Those UV rays slowly strip away the skin’s natural protective barrier, which then causes moisture to evaporate out of the skin at a much faster rate. This eventually leads to dehydration, which shows itself as a dull, rough, and lackluster complexion.

This makes it crucial to have a super hydrating serum in your summer skincare routine. For this, we would recommend turning to the Lionesse Opal Sheer Collagen Serum.

This serum is incredibly lightweight, which is exactly what you need in the summer. It feels weightless when applied yet it still packs a number of hydrating humectants, including sodium hyaluronate and glycerin. Meanwhile, the amino acids in this formula help to strengthen the feel of the skin barrier, leaving your skin looking less dehydrated in the long run.

What makes this serum even more appealing is the inclusion of lactic acid. This alpha-hydroxy acid is a true multitasker. Not only will it provide a mild exfoliating effect, clearing away any rough or dull skin to brighten the complexion, but it’s also an extremely hydrating ingredient, giving thirsty skin an extra dose of moisture.

The Diamond Rejuvenation Facial & Eye Mask

Face masks are a great way to show your skin some extra love during the summer months. Ideally, you want a formula that’s capable of targeting the many different summer skincare concerns that could possibly arise, which is why the Lionesse Diamond Rejuvenation Facial & Eye Mask is such a bestseller.

This is a hydrogel mask, meaning that it’s exceptionally hydrating. It also feels wonderfully soothing when applied to the skin. It’s able to quickly calm the feeling of irritation and inflammation, making it perfect for when you’ve spent a little too much time under the hot sun.

Not only is the hydrogel itself known for being hydrating, but the serum that this mask has been drenched in contains a number of hydrating compounds too. From hyaluronic acid to algae extract to collagen, all of these ingredients will quench your skin cells to leave them looking plumper and fuller.

The White Pearl Skin Toner

If you don’t already have a toner in your summer skincare routine, you’re missing out! Toners are fabulous products that can work wonders on the complexion, especially if you go with a hydrating formula. 

Designed to be applied after cleansing, a good toner will not only remove any residue left behind by your cleanser but will also leave your skin’s pH level feeling balanced. This is something that cleansers can often interfere with, which can cause a number of issues in the long run. Following your cleanser up with a toner will help to prevent this while also giving your skin a burst of hydration.

If you’ve been on the hunt for the perfect summer skincare toner, check out the Lionesse White Pearl Skin Toner. This formula is loaded with ingredients that will hydrate and soothe your complexion. With cucumber fruit extract, aloe vera leaf juice, and chamomile flower extract, your skin will feel beautifully balanced and healthy. You’ll also notice witch hazel extract in this formula, which will help to minimize the look of enlarged pores to keep your complexion even and clear.

The Golden Sapphire Cream

Thick moisturizers can be a godsend in the winter, especially if you have dry skin. However, lighter creams tend to be better suited to summer skincare routines. After all, with the skin already producing more oil than usual, you don’t want to weigh it down with a heavy and greasy formula.

That’s where the Lionesse Golden Sapphire Cream really shines. Although it’s a rich moisturizer, it still feels so lightweight, making it perfect for summertime application. It’s packed with peptides and vitamins, which will have your skin feeling more resilient when faced with environmental stressors. Meanwhile, the numerous antioxidant-rich botanical extracts in this blend will help to counter the appearance of dark spots and wrinkles.

With this cream hailing from our Golden Sapphire Collection, it also features sapphire powder. It’s an unusual skincare ingredient but is one that certainly has its merits. It’s known for promoting a relaxed and rejuvenated glow while soothing the look and feel of inflammation.

Of course, if you plan on using this moisturizer during the day, don’t forget to top it off with a layer of a broad-spectrum sunscreen!

The Black Onyx Mask

We’ve already mentioned how the skin can often feel overly oily and congested during the summer season. While a good exfoliant can help to combat this, the Black Onyx Mask is also well worth adding to your summer skincare routine.

This is a clay-based face mask, making it great for absorbing excess sebum and impurities from the skin. The fact that it’s a thermal mask enhances this even further. As you rub the mask into your skin, it will gently heat up. The warmth that it emits encourages the complexion to purge its impurities, leaving the skin looking even more refreshed.

Once those pores are clear, the other ingredients within this mask can then dive straight into your skin. Vitamins A, C, and E are joined by coffee seed extract, arnica Montana extract, and black onyx powder to give your skin a deeply rejuvenated finish.

The Amber Eye Serum

It’s no secret that the sun is responsible for causing wrinkles. In fact, up to 80% of the creases on your face can be attributed to UV rays. 

When it comes to sun damage, the eye area is often hit the hardest. Not only is the skin here thinner and more vulnerable to damage, but people often find themselves squinting more often during the summer season. This makes crow’s feet look so much more prominent.

This is why we recommend adding a complexion-plumping eye serum, like the Lionesse Amber Eye Serum, to every summer skincare routine. This formula is packed with peptides, vitamins, and a number of hydrating ingredients. Apply it daily and you’ll soon notice that those lines around your eyes become less noticeable, with your skin taking on a firmer and tighter look.

Create the Perfect Summer Skincare Routine With Lionesse

As the seasons change, so do your skin’s needs, and it’s so important to be mindful of this. If you want your skin to look and feel its very best throughout the warmer months, then you’ll need to cater to its evolving requirements with a solid summer skincare routine, which you’ll easily be able to create with the products featured above.

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