7 essential beauty products to help you survive a heatwave

"My hair can be prone to frizz and things tend to get a whole lot more Monica from Friends in the Bahamas during a heatwave, so a hardworking hair oil is a must. My go-to is Kérastase's Elixir Ultime L'Original Hair Oil. You can use it to smooth dry ends and tame flyaways before heading out in the morning, but it also works well as a nourishing mask. Apply it pre-shampoo and your hair will feel so much shinier and less frazzled afterwards!"

- Francesca Rice, deputy digital editor

"For me, a primer is an absolute makeup bag must-have during a heatwave. I love the Nuxe Crème Prodigieuse Boost as it gives me the smoothest base to apply makeup and it lasts all day long - whether I'm at the office or on holiday."

- Ciara McGinley, digital writer

"Color Wow One Minute Transformation is so amazing for preventing frizzy hair in a heatwave. If temperatures are set to soar I apply a little more than usual around my hairline before drying to prevent flyaways and frizz. You can use it on dry hair too."

- Alice Manning, senior beauty editor

"I get hot and bothered if my hair is hanging around my neck when the weather is scorching so will always make sure I have one of these hair rings with me. It’s transparent so I can subtly slip it around my wrist until I want to tie my hair up in a top knot to cool down. As an added bonus, when I let my hair loose again the heat, knot and the bobble combined usually mean my hair has a soft, pretty wave texture through it too."

- Caroline Brien, senior beauty editor

"Unglamorously enough, my heatwave essential is a fast-acting, hard-hitting foot cream. It’s so frustrating to be surprised by a glorious day and find your feet aren’t in good enough shape for sandals. Flexitol Heel Balm is incredible - it can turn dry, scuffed-looking skin around in a few days, making feet look sleeker, softer and much more presentable. Not the most chic must-have, but I wouldn’t be without it."

- Alexandra Friend, senior beauty editor

"I’m fully committed to my SPF50 be it in the sunniest of days or in the dead of winter. But rising temperatures tend to aggravate my acne, causing it to appear red and inflamed. In comes the Uriage sunscreen that not only protects skin from UVA and UVB rays, it also soothes fragile skin. Don’t let the thick texture fool you – this works surprisingly well under makeup and gives a dewy effect on skin without any greasiness."

- Medina Azaldin, beauty assistant