Summer’s in, and it’s not messing around. From sweat and sun to skin stress and sticky commutes, summer can take a real toll on how you look and feel. You don’t need 12 steps or a cabinet full of products to beat the heat. You just need the right ones. These luxe summer grooming picks work smarter; each one is built to protect, hydrate, repair, or refresh — all while looking good on your shelf and feeling even better on your skin. From invisible sunscreens to scalp detoxes and statement scent, these products have your back, face, and everything in between.
Allies Of Skin The One SPF 50 Invisible Sunscreen Gel
This is not your average sunscreen. It is a weightless, invisible gel that melts into the skin like you’re wearing nothing at all without any white cast or greasy finish. With a silky texture, antioxidant support, and broad-spectrum SPF 50 PA++++, it doubles as skincare. It’s sweat-resistant, ultra-light, and made to disappear into all skin tones — perfect for Indian heat and daily wear.
Price: Rs 3900
Available at: Tira
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Intensive Moisturizing Body Treatment
The cult-classic Eight Hour Cream gets a full-body upgrade with this deeply nourishing moisturiser. It soothes, softens, and restores dry, sun-exposed skin using a rich blend of emollients and vitamin E without leaving a sticky film. Despite being ultra-moisturising, it absorbs quickly, ideal for days when the sun outside and air conditioner inside tag-team to dry you out.
Price: Rs 3400
Available at: Sephora
Bvlgari Le Gemme Amunae Eau de Parfum
Tired of everyone smelling the same? Amunae is a rare gem — literally. Inspired by the precious moonstone, this is an opulent, clean yet exotic scent with floral notes of jasmine layered with woody black musk accord that lingers all day. It’s rich without being heavy, a warm-meets-fresh scent that holds up in the heat and turns heads in all the right ways.
Price: Rs 21,750 (60ml)
Available at: Maison Des Parfums stores and website
MAC Hyper Real Serumizer Eye 360° Bright Eye Treatment
Screens, late nights, and dehydration–it's a recipe for tired eyes, puffy eyes. This featherlight eye serum is packed with niacinamide, Japanese peony extract, and caffeine — a triple threat to puffiness, dark circles, and dullness. It cools and de-puffs instantly without any heaviness, perfect for a season when thick eye creams feel like overkill.
Price: Rs 4,800
Available at: MAC stores & website, all leading e-comm platforms
Clinique Moisture Surge™ Active Glow Serum
This serum is like a tall glass of cold water for your face. Hyaluronic acid, 5% lactic acid and vitamin C team up in an advanced formula that gently exfoliates, deeply hydrates, and enhances skin’s natural glow—leaving it plump and healthy-looking from the first use. Your skin will drink it up after a hot day outside.
Price: Rs 5,500 (50 ml)
Available at: Clinique stores & website, all leading e-comm platforms
Aveda Invati Ultra Advanced Exfoliating Shampoo
Scalp care is the new skincare — especially in summer when sweat, pollution, and product build-up wreak havoc. This plant-powered shampoo gently exfoliates with salicylic acid and revitalises with Ayurvedic botanicals. It deeply cleans without stripping, balancing oil production and refreshing your scalp — essential when your head feels like it’s in a heat cap by noon.
Price: Rs 3,400
Available at: Available on e-commerce and in salons
