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The best summer beauty products, according to Grazia editors

The best summer beauty products

according to Grazia editors

Gilly Ferguson,-Contributing Editor

Grazia’s beauty editors have tried and tested all the hottest new drops of the past year – and hand-picked their favourites for The Grazia Summer Beauty Awards. Here are the 2024 winners that left a lasting impression

With decades of experience between them – and long days spent lathering on hot new launches – the editors at Grazia certainly know their beauty.

So when said beauty editors whittle down their ultimate summer beauty hotlist, you know their top picks, all available at John Lewis, are about to become your new summer favourites.

From game-changing glow-givers and unbeatable SPFs to five star-rated fake tan, budge-free makeup, the standout scent of summer 2024 and The One product experts won’t travel without. Here, Verity Clark, Grazia Health & Beauty Director, tells us why these are the game-changers.

Best SPF - body

WINNER: Shiseido Expert Sun Protector Lotion

"This is a seriously smart SPF. Yes, there’s seamless protection against UVA, UVB and the oxidative effect of blue light but the thing that made us go wow is the ‘SynchoShieldRepair’ technology. The protective veil self-repairs when scratched by sweat, sand or water. Impressive."

Runner up: Sol de Janeiro SPF50 Body Lotion

Best SPF – face

WINNER: Murad Multivitamin Clear Coat SPF50

"This standout sunscreen is leading the charge for a new generation of invisible SPF. Totally undetectable beneath makeup the gel-like texture has a velvety grip that works brilliantly as a primer. Oh, and it’s loaded with good-for-your-skin omegas and antioxidants too. A hybrid hero!"

Runner up: Caudalie Invisible HiMurad Multi-Vitamin Clear Coat SPF 50, 50mlgh Protection Stick

Best SPF - body

WINNER: Shiseido Expert Sun Protector Lotion

Runner up: Sol de Janeiro SPF50 Body Lotion

Best self tan

WINNER: Coco & Eve Sunny Honey Bali Bronzing Foam

"Once you try this sunless tan you won’t go back, unless you want the biscuity smell and tango stains associated with most self tans…The pretty, sun-kissed glow is gold star worthy but the stealth skincare - niacinamide and polyglutamic acid - makes it award winning. Who doesn’t want to treat their skin as they tan?"

Runner up: Tan Luxe Paris Hilton

Best SPF – face

WINNER: Murad Multivitamin Clear Coat SPF50

Runner up: Caudalie Invisible HiMurad Multi-Vitamin Clear Coat Protection Stick SPF 50, 50ml

Best self tan

WINNER: Coco & Eve Sunny Honey Bali Bronzing Foam

Runner up: Tan Luxe Paris Hilton

Best fragrance – women

WINNER: Chloe Atelier Des Fleurs Hysope

"This is quiet luxury with a smile. It’s a delicate rose scent but there’s a sunny, zingy-ness to it thanks to the slice of bergamot and the herby hyssop. That feeling that you get when you first step off the plane and the warmth hits you, that’s what this is."

Runner up: Chloé Atelier des Fleurs Hysope Eau de Parfum

Best fragrance – men

WINNER: Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Summer Vibes

"A squeeze of Siciian lemon, a twist of sun-scorched cypress, a drizzle of amber, need we go on? If a dolce vita could be bottled it would smell like this. Spritz, close your eyes and you could be basking by the Italian seaside. Heaven."

Runner up: Burberry Hero

Travel hero

WINNER: Augustinus Bader The Face Mist

"I am that person on the plane that spritzes a mist every five minutes. This featherweight spray does so much more than hydrate; it takes down redness, soothes irritation and even plumps up parched skin. A triple threat."

Runner up: Neom Calming Pen

Summer skin hero

WINNER: Dr Jart Cicapair So Soothing Treatment

"Our judges called this a ‘skin whisper in a tube’. Why? Redness is reduced, dry patches soothed and irritated skin is calmed almost instantly. A handbag - and holiday - essential."

Runner up: REN Barrier Support Body Balm

Best lip product

WINNER: Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution

"Most matte lipsticks, especially crimson shades, leave our mouths dry and cakey. Not this one. Hydrating, long-lasting and with a bullet so sharp lip liner is deemed unnecessary, consider all lipstick boxes ticked."

Runner up: Clinique Pink Honey Almond

Best eye product

WINNER: NARS Afterglow Palette

"From sun-burnished terracottas to mellow metallics there isn’t a shade in this palette left untouched, or unbrushed, a rarity in the world of eyeshadow palettes."

Runner up: Givenchy L’Interdit Mascara

Best base product

WINNER: Dior Forever Glow Star Filter

"I’m always on the lookout for skincare/makeup hybrids that actually live up to their dual promise and this delivers on both ends. Mixed with foundation it elicits easy-glow radiance. Or, use it as a highlighter and dot onto the high points of your face for a subtle shimmer."

Runner up: Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Skin Tint SPF 15

Best complexion product

WINNER: Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Sun Kissed Powder

"The name says it all really, this gorgeous illuminating bronzer, blush and highlighter trio does wonders for pepping up the most pallid of complexions. I take a big fluffy brush and swirl it through all three shades before sweeping over my forehead and cheeks. If I had to have one holiday essential, it would be this."

Runner up: IT Cosmetics Glow with Confidence Sun Blush

Best travel tool

WINNER: Foreo Peach 2

"Not only is this the most aesthetically pleasing hair removal device I’ve ever set eyes on, thanks to the flexible head it is unmatched in its ability to navigate even those hard to reach areas. Flawless."

Runner up: Ghd Chronos

Best summer body product

WINNER: Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Hydrating Body Lotion

"These days I expect my body care to deliver as much as my skincare and Arden’s newest addition meets the criteria. Long lasting hydration and noticeably smoother skin after each slather. Can I bathe in it?"

Runner up: Rituals body lotion mousse

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