The Best Skin Soothing Products After A Day In The Sun

If you’ve been outside at all lately, you’ll be well aware of the weather situation. 

It’s hot. There’s a lot of sun. And if you’re anything like us, you’ve been basking in it all week (with an appropriate amount of SPF on, of course).

A bit of a sun-kissed vibe is gorgeous, but all those rays can leave your skin feeling a bit worse for wear.

Dry, flakey, and generally just dehydrated… never mind if you’ve suffered a bit of sun burn and are desperate to slather on the aloe vera.

There are plenty of skincare products out there that are absolutely perfect for a bit of a soothe after a day (or two) in the sun.

Here’s some of our favs.

Ultraceuticals Ultra B² Recovery Cream – €46.50

A day in the sun can be gorgeous, but can leave your skin looking and feeling a bit worse for wear.

This hydrating recovery cream is the ideal product for comforting skin post sun exposure. The fast-acting formula is infused with B2 technology to help boost moisture and soothe dry skin.

Lancaster Golden Tan Maximiser After Sun – €25

After sun isn’t just for calming burns, it’s also great for preserving your tan and ensuring you’re glowing long after laying in the sun.

Lancaster’s after sun maximises and prolongs tan with its Tan Activator Complex, containing naturally-derived Buriti oil to intensify melanin production to maintain a golden tan.

Patchology Skin Remedy Calm & Protect Mist – €12

Get an instant refresh on those hot and muggy days with Patchology’s soothing and refining facial mist.

Kérastase Soleil Huile Sirene – €29.40

Don’t forget your haircare! Laying out in the sun can dry and dehydrate your hair, so using a leave-in spray is your best bet.

This spray is developed with Babasu oil, instantly softening hair for touchable “no-crunch” feel. The perfect holiday (or sunny Irish weather) addition.

Janni Bars Hemp and Honey Lip Balm – €7.90

Your lips can often take the brunt of a sunny day, so you want to make sure they’re soothed before and after a sun session.

Janni Bar’s award winning lip balms contain hemp seed oil and Irish heather honey, for antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties helping your lips to recover and repair no matter how hot it gets.

Pestle & Mortar Pure Hyaluronic Sheet Mask – €19

There’s nothing better for hot skin than a cool sheet mask – and Pestle & Mortar have just launched their first hyaluronic one.

Boosted with Ceramide NP and soluble collagen, this mask floods skin with moisture, restores bounce, and delivers a lovely glow.

Max Benjamin White Pomegranate Hand Cream – €8.95

Smooth and calm those palms with Max Benjamin’s gorgeous hand cream.

Fresh pomegranate infused with exotic rosebud reveals a heart of lily and gardenia, while cassis and vanilla add warmth and sensuality. Beautiful.

The Ritual of Sakura Body Lotion Mousse – €15.90

Indulge in some seriously post-sun  glowing skin with this body lotion mousse in or after a shower. 

Enriched with soothing rice milk and the sweet scent of cherry blossom, it transforms into a nourishing oily layer to lock in moisture and leave skin smelling beautifully. 

Bondi Sands SPF 50+ Everyday Body Lotion – €9.33

You’re in from the sun, you’ve applied all your post-sun products, so what’s next? Well, planning your next beach day of course!

Make sure you’re stocked up on your SPF with one of our favs, Bondi Sands SPF 50+. Water resistant, with UVA & UVB protection, this sun cream is a must for any beach day.