Warmer weather = lighter moisturizers! Try one from Vichy, SkinCeuticals, Borghese or AINY!

The lighter a moisturizer feels in these hot summer months, the better I like it! Not to say that these moisturizers don't do plenty of, well moisturizing, they just don't feel heavy - they do their job in a stealthy way - moisture without the weight! Here are four that are on my radar (and face) this summer:

Vichy Aqualia Thermal Aqua-Gel - 50ml - $35 - soothing & fortifying 24hr hydrating care with Vichy thermal spa water rich in rare minerals - instant refreshing gel, formulated for sensitive skin - hypoallergenic, oil-free, paraben free - intensely hydrated and deeply soothed, skin recovers bounce and radiates with health. The crystalline gel texture delivers immediate freshness and a sensation of velvety softness.

It feels so light and smells so fresh that I'm always surprised that it hydrates so well - this is a long-time favourite of mine that never disappoints!

SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Gel - 30ml - $78 - a moisture enhancer that is oil-free and ideal for all skin types, binding moisture to the skin with hyaluronic acid, a natural humectant. Also contains Vitamin B5 to help with tissue repair and to replenish nutrients.

This suits me perfectly by itself as a summer moisturizer but I suspect were I to continue wearing this into the winter, or if you have drier skin now, that an additional layer of moisturizer would be needed.

Available in selected doctor's offices, medi-spas and spas across Canada. Visit www.skinceuticals.com for a location near you.

Borghese Acqua Ristorativo Hydrating Concentrate - 30ml - $90 - formulated with a botanical derived patented peptide complex that acts a a bodyguard to the skin, protecting it from free radical exposure and collagen breakdown keeping your skin feeling supple and toned.

It smells floralish, feels silky soft on and gives me the perfect amount of summer moisture!

Available at www.borghese.com

AINY Moisturizing Harmonizing Fluid - 50ml - $78 - formulated to neutralize excess free radicals and the micro inflammation that lead to premature aging of the skin. Contains omega-3 from Sacha Inchi oil with 99% of the total ingredients from natural origin and 17% of the total ingredients from Organic Farming.

I like this one for all it's natural ingredients and light feel and find it notable for the botanical smell which always makes me feel like I'm at an expensive spa!

Available at www.beautyphica.com

Do you lighten up your moisturizer when the hot weather hits and which one are you loving these days?

- Lisamarie -