Hot, humid weather warrants swapping out heavier products for formulas that feel cool and light on the skin. It’s important to hydrate and protect your face even if the air feels moist because undernourished skin can produce excess oil and sebum, which in combination with summertime sweat, will lead to clogged pores and breakouts. Opt for water-based serums and/or balancing moisturisers that let your skin breath; choose sebum-controlling ingredients or matte finishes for extra shine control; and refresh your skin throughout the day with a soothing, toning facial mist. Below, our favourite skincare products for hot and humid weather.
Serums
Aesop Lightweight Facial Hydrating Serum; HK$480 at aesop.com
Drunken Elephant B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum; HK$410 at sephora.hk
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%; HK$51 at lookfantastic.com
Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum; HK$1,924 at net-a-porter.com
Joanna Vargas Daily Serum; HK$580 at net-a-porter.com
SK-II Treatment Essence; HK$1,185 at sephora.hk
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Moisturisers
Omorovicza Balancing Moisturiser; HK$1,030 at net-a-porter.com
Pai Geranium and Thistle Rebalancing Day Cream; HK$400 at lanecrawford.com
Chantecaille Anti-pollution mattifying cream; HK$780 at net-a-porter.com
Caudalie Vinopure Skin Perfecting Mattifying Moisturiser; HK$260 at sephora.hk
Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Hyaluronic Cloud Cream Hydrating Moisturiser; HK$535 at sephora.hk
Lush Cosmetics Vanishing Cream; HK$355 at hk.lush.com
The Organic Pharmacy Double Rose Rejuvenating Face Cream; HK$680 at theorganicpharmacy.com
Dr. Barbara Sturm Face Cream; HK$1,150 at JOYCE Beauty
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Facial Mists
De Mamiel Dewy Facial Mist; HK$630 at net-a-porter.com
Herbivore Botanicals Rose Hibiscus Hydrating Face Mist; HK$110 at sephora.hk
Caudalie Beauty Elixir; HK$125 at sephora.hk
Natura Bissé Diamond Cocoon Ultimate Shield; HK$750 at net-a-porter.com
John Masters Organics Rose & Aloe Hydrating Toning Mist; HK$295 at johnmasters.com.hk
Eau Thermale Avène Thermal Spring Water; HK$150 at Eau Thermale Avène Hong Kong
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