Let’s be real: Manila heat isn’t just hot; it’s humid, heavy, and relentless. One minute you’re glowing, the next you’re a walking oil slick. Between the midday sun and the city’s signature stickiness, keeping your skin calm and makeup intact can feel like a full-time job.

But with the right summer beauty products, you can absolutely beat the heat and still look effortlessly radiant. From refreshing face mists to minty balms and skin-soothing gels, these are the cooling essentials your beauty bag needs this summer. Even when the sun’s at full blast, these products will keep you looking (and feeling) fresh.

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1. Happy Skin Dew Cool Aqua Setting Powder

This innovative setting powder from Happy Skin is your ultimate ally for heat-proofing your look without sacrificing that fresh, dewy finish. Infused with a water-based formula, it delivers an instant cooling sensation upon application, making it feel like a breath of fresh air for tired, overheated skin.

Unlike traditional powders that can cake or flatten your glow, this one sets makeup seamlessly while controlling excess shine. It’s ultra-fine, breathable, and made to work with your skin—not against it—especially in Manila’s unforgiving humidity.

2. Peter Thomas Roth Cucumber De-Tox Hydra-Gel Eye Patches

Late nights, early mornings, and city heat don’t stand a chance against these cult favorite hydrogel patches. Infused with cucumber extract to soothe, caffeine to energize, and a blend of chamomile, aloe, and allantoin to calm and hydrate, these luxe patches visibly reduce puffiness and brighten tired under-eyes in just 10 minutes. 

The gel texture hugs the skin comfortably, delivering a refreshing boost that instantly smooths and depuffs. A favorite among beauty insiders for good reason, these patches are your go-to for looking well-rested whether you’re recovering from a night out or just trying to fake eight hours of sleep. 

Pro tip: Keep them in the fridge for that icy-cold de-puffing magic in the morning.

3. Summer Fridays Jet Lag Skin Soothing Hydration Mist

This lightweight facial mist does more than just perk up tired skin, it also delivers an instant wave of hydration and calm with every spritz. Infused with moisture-locking glycerin and soothing chamomile, it helps relieve dryness, irritation, and that tight, uncomfortable feeling caused by heat or travel. The ultra-fine spray feels like a silky veil of moisture, leaving your skin dewy, refreshed, and softly glowing. 

With its clean, luxe scent and effortless application, it’s the perfect summer beauty companion for long commutes, office touch-ups, or anytime your skin needs a cooling reset on the go.

4. Drunk Elephant F-Balm™ Electrolyte Waterfacial

Even while you sleep, the heat and humidity can take a toll on your skin but this overnight mask is here to reset and recharge. Formulated with a skin-replenishing blend of electrolytes, barrier-strengthening ceramides, and multi-tasking niacinamide, it delivers a surge of hydration that helps restore bounce, soothe sensitivity, and strengthen skin’s moisture barrier. Its cooling, water-gel texture melts into skin like a drink of water, making it ideal for dry, stressed, or overheated complexion.

5. The Collective Cryo Sticks in Sterling

Designed to deliver instant relief and a lifted glow, these stainless steel cryo sticks bring the benefits of cold therapy straight to your vanity. Simply pop them in the freezer, then glide them over your face to help reduce puffiness, calm inflammation, and tighten the look of pores especially after a hot night’s sleep or a long day under the sun. 

The cooling sensation also stimulates circulation and lymphatic drainage, giving your skin a more sculpted, refreshed appearance in just minutes. Whether you’re prepping for makeup, winding down after work, or indulging in a slow beauty moment, these sleek tools recreate that spa-level chill. No appointment necessary.

6. Sun Bum Cool Down Hydrating After Sun Lotion

Whether you’ve spent the day at the beach or just braved a sweltering commute, this ultra-soothing after-sun summer beauty lotion is your skin’s post-sun savior. Enriched with aloe vera to cool and calm, vitamin E to nourish, and cocoa butter to deeply hydrate, it instantly relieves the tightness, dryness, or redness that comes with too much sun exposure. 

7. Briogeo Scalp Revival™ Charcoal + Tea Tree Cooling Hydration Mask

Your scalp deserves just as much love as the rest of your skin, and this cooling, purifying mask is exactly what it’s been waiting for. Infused with detoxifying binchotan charcoal to draw out buildup, along with refreshing peppermint and tea tree oils, it provides an instant cooling sensation that soothes itchiness, irritation, and post-heat discomfort. Hyaluronic acid delivers a deep hit of hydration, leaving your scalp balanced, refreshed, and flake-free without stripping natural oils.