The cooling skincare products to try this summer From cooling primers to face mists, how to survive heat waves

With this heat, the only thing we really feel like doing is standing under an ice-cold shower every hour. Unfortunately, that’s not exactly an option if you’re out of the house all day. So we have to find alternatives, and luckily, the world of skincare has plenty to offer. There are several cooling products that deliver an instant refreshing sensation on the skin. They don’t actually lower your body temperature, but they activate the skin’s cold receptors thanks to ingredients such as menthol, menthyl lactate, and eucalyptus, creating an immediate cooling effect.

Cooling skincare products to try this summer

Cooling primers

Is there anything worse than putting on makeup in the heat? Even with a fan blowing straight at your face, the humidity somehow still gets to you. Thankfully, cooling primers exist. They instantly leave the skin feeling refreshed while making makeup application much more comfortable.

Cooling sticks

A cooling stick is one of those products you’ll always want to keep in your bag. Usually available in stick form with a lightweight gel texture, it can be applied directly onto the skin to instantly refresh the areas that need it most. Use it anywhere you want a quick cooling boost: around the eyes, on the forehead, as well as on the neck and wrists. Even better, it can be applied both before and after makeup for a refreshing touch-up throughout the day.

Body creams

Heavy, swollen legs are practically inevitable in hot weather. High temperatures cause blood vessels to dilate, slowing down circulation and encouraging fluid retention, especially by the end of the day. Fortunately, there are cooling body creams, many of which are also formulated with draining or anti-cellulite benefits. They often contain ingredients such as menthol and caffeine, which provide an immediate cooling sensation while helping relieve tired, heavy legs. And if you want to recreate the feeling of an ice-cold shower, there’s nothing stopping you from applying them all over your body.

Face masks

Face masks are probably the easiest and quickest way to take a break from the heat, even if it’s only for ten minutes. Whether they come as sheet masks, hydrogel masks, or wash-off cream masks, they instantly leave the skin feeling soothed, almost like taking a sip of ice-cold water, especially after a day in the sun or in the city during a heatwave. If you store them in the fridge before using them, the cooling effect becomes even more intense, and honestly, that’s exactly what we need right now.

Face mists

Face mists are the ultimate cooling skincare product. One quick spritz is all it takes to enjoy an instant burst of freshness, whether you're at the office, at the beach, on public transport, or simply relaxing on your couch without air conditioning. Beyond refreshing the skin, many formulas are enriched with hydrating and soothing ingredients such as ceramides, panthenol, aloe vera, or thermal spring water, helping calm skin stressed by extreme heat.