10 Skincare Picks To Channel Vacation Vibes

In beauty, there are two types of dreamers: those who are going on vacation soon, and those who wish they were. For all of us, whether ‘in’ or ‘out’ of office, channel the feeling of vacation with these tanning, nourishing and sun protecting skincare saviours. —Julia Dumbrell

Josie Maran Firming Body Butter

Inspired by the radiant feeling of golden hour, Josie Maran created the Golden Hour Whipped Argan Oil Body, a nourishing body butter enhanced with a sensual fragrance that adapts to one’s natural scent ($49).

Bondi Sands Everyday Gradual Tanning Milk

Enriched with aloe vera and vitamin E, Bondi Sands Everyday Gradual Tanning Milk delivers healthy, glowing skin as its long-lasting golden tan glides on effortlessly ($26).

Saltyface Tanning Water

Friendly to sensitive skin, the clean Saltyface Tanning Water formula feels like its namesake ($48). See how a natural tan develops naturally with frequent use, enjoying its added botanical extracts that hydrate the skin for a natural summer-like glow.

Rhode Pineapple Refresh

Pineapple refresh is the first step for rhode-inspired vacation skin ($30). A refreshing and sensitive skin safe daily cleanser, its balm-to-lather formula leaves the skin feeling soft and bouncy.

Dermalogica Hyaluronic Ceramide Mist

The hydration-rich Dermalogica Hyaluronic Ceramide Mist uses four types of skin-nourishing Hyaluronic Acid ($72). All help skin hold on to water for long-lasting hydration, perfect for a fresh and vacation-ready glow.

La Rosée Nourishing Mask Stick

Founded in 2015 by pharmacist friends Coline and Mahault, La Rosée has redefined beauty by prioritizing clean, effective ingredients and sensorial formulas, all while keeping people and the planet at the heart of its mission. New to Canada, the brand’s Nourishing Mask Stick is vacation-ready, made with organic sweet almond oil ($range).

Avène Face and Body Spray

Avène’s new spray SPF launch delivers high sun protection with a texture that transforms on contacts ($range). Simply spray it on as a velvety milk, and watch it melt into a lightweight, silky water. Refreshingly cool and delicately scented, it absorbs in just one second, and vanishes instantly, while leaving the skin incredibly soft with a dry, non-greasy, and non-sticky finish.

Vichy Capital Soleil Collection

Protect skin in style with the new Vichy Capital Soleil collection. Whether spiking a volleyball or lounging in the sun, standouts like the Capital Soleil Sport Ultra-Light Refreshing Lotion, with SPF 60, offer water and sweat resistance, keeping us safe and confident all day long ($34).

First Aid Beauty Hydrating Sunscreen Milk

With SPF 45, First Aid Beauty’s Hydrating Sunscreen Milk is our new suncare obsession ($48.50). Lightweight, silky, and mineral-based, it’s become our daily ritual beyond suncare protection, delivering hydration and soothing care with every drop.

Ultra Violette Future Fluid Sunscreen Serum

Meet Future Fluid by Ultra Violette: a lightweight mineral SPF serum that delivers a skin-perfecting finish and gentle SPF 50+ protection ($54). Formulated with innovative Japanese Zinc, it shields, protects, and soothes all skin types, including sensitive and acne-prone skin.