Beauty that’s kinder to you and the planet.
Summer brings its own beauty challenges – heat, humidity, SPF and sweat all put your routine to the test. The right products keep you looking fresh from beach to evening without constant touch-ups.
Here we round up our favourite summer-ready makeup and skincare: long-lasting, lightweight and sun-smart picks that hold up in the heat. Everything’s available on Amazon UK, so you can refresh your routine in minutes.
Browse our latest summer beauty guides below.
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Sustainable beauty doesn’t have to be expensive: Our top picks under £20
There’s a myth that going green with your beauty routine means spending a fortune on tiny jars with minimalist labels. It doesn’t. Some of the best sustainable swaps are cheaper than what you’re using now, because reusables pay for themselves and a single bar replaces bottle after bottle. You don’t need to overhaul everything at…
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The Best Refillable Makeup Brands to know in 2026: Our top picks
Think about how much makeup packaging you’ve thrown away. Every empty lipstick bullet, every cracked powder compact, every foundation bottle, almost all of it plastic, almost all of it landfill. The beauty industry churns out billions of units of plastic packaging a year, and most of it is used once. Refillable makeup flips that.…
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Ditch the Disposables: The Best Reusable Cotton Pads and Makeup Remover Cloths
If you take your makeup off every night, you’re getting through a lot of cotton wool, and all of it goes straight in the bin. A single reusable pad can replace thousands of disposable rounds over its lifetime, which is better for the planet and far cheaper for you. The catch is that not all…
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Shampoo bars, Foundation bars and Beyond: The Rise of Solid Beauty
Here’s a fact that reframes your bathroom shelf: most liquid shampoo is around 80% water. You’re paying to ship water in a plastic bottle that takes centuries to break down. Solid beauty bars strip the water out, leaving concentrated, travel-friendly products with little or no plastic, and the format is booming for exactly that reason.…
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Leaping Bunny vs PETA Approved: Which Cruelty-Free Label Can You Trust?
You’ve spotted a little rabbit logo on your foundation and felt good about it. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: not all bunny logos mean the same thing, and some mean almost nothing at all. Anyone can print a rabbit on a box; only a handful of certifications actually verify it. The two you’ll see most…
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Clean beauty products: The makeup ingredients you should know about
You’re standing in the aisle holding two foundations. One shouts “clean”, “non-toxic” and “free from parabens, sulfates and phthalates”. The other says nothing. Instinct says reach for the first, but here’s the uncomfortable truth: that label might mean very little, and the “scary” ingredients it’s avoiding may not be the ones worth worrying about. Clean…
