Forde the win!
With 18 years of hands-on experience transforming skin, this woman knows all about giving your skincare routine a season refresh.
The guru that is Anna Forde, founder of skincare tech company Haumea, recently shared her expert summer skincare tips to help you navigate the sunny season with confidence.
“When people think of summer skin, they picture that golden glow – but the reality can be breakouts, sunburn, and accelerated ageing if you’re not prepared,” said Anna. “Just like you swap your wardrobe, simple seasonal tweaks to your skincare can make a massive difference.”
Here are four tips from Anna!
1. Invest in proven at-home tech
One of the most exciting innovations - and the hottest trends in summer skincare right now - is LED light therapy, and Anna’s award-winning skincare tech brand, Haumea, is has made this incredibly effective treatment accessible from home.
The Haumea LED Tri-Booster (€189.99) works from within to deliver glow-boosting, firming, and healing benefits. Using three targeted LED light wavelengths, the LED Tri-Booster is a must-have for maintaining youthful, healthy skin through the sunniest months.
The device uses a polished jade stone to reduce inflammation and fluid retention, while thermoheat enhances product absorption - helping your skincare penetrate deeper for maximum results.
2. Swap heavy for light
Winter routines call for rich daytime creams and hydrating cleansers, but summer skin craves breathable, lightweight formulas. Think gel-based cleansers and featherlight moisturisers.
A great summer addition to your evening routine is Skingredients Skin Good Fats Ultra Hydrating Moisturiser. It’s an antioxidant-rich night cream that calms sun-stressed skin, locks in hydration, and delivers proven results - especially for sensitive types
3. SPF is non-negotiable
SPF isn’t just for beach days – it’s a year-round essential. A broad-spectrum SPF 30–50 is your best anti-ageing tool. Protect it, or expect it to reflect damage.
“A real best seller and a customer favourite at the moment is the IMAGE Skincare Daily Prevention Smartblend Mineral Advanced SPF 50,” adds Anna. This is a brilliant colour-correcting mineral SPF 50 that hydrates, soothes, and neutralises redness.
4. Antioxidants Are Your Ally
Vitamin C is a proven summer skincare essential - it protects against environmental damage and pollution, boosts collagen production, brightens dull skin, and helps fade pigmentation and dark spots, which worsen as a result of sun exposure. I recommend the HydraBright Illuminating Serum by Sculpted by Aimee.
You can really boost skin repair by using an antioxidant rich face mask up to three times a week. One of my personal favourites is the IMAGE Ageless Resurfacing Mask - it delivers the power of a mini peel from the comfort of home.