Sun bites

Viva la french sun savvy

French skin-care pros ROC know how to create serious sun-care products that are user-friendly for us sunscreen slackers. Its Minesol ® Protect line features SPF 60 and SPF 30 water-resistant sprays ($24) containing Tinosorb ® M+S, plus other filters proven to stop 99 percent of UVA and UVB rays—and, yes, simply spray. There’s even an atomizer “express” spray (SPF 45 or 30, $24) and SPF 20 lipstick ($10) for your kisser. For the naughty, ROC makes tan-prolonging lotion ($22); for healthy-glow seekers, a quick-dry self-bronzing foam ($19). At Shoppers Drug Mart, various locations

Butter yourself up

If you really want to baby your skin this summer, just say shea. That means L’Occitane’s made-in-France Ultra Moisturizing Fluid SPF 20 ($40), nourishing enough for your adult epidermis and gentle enough for tender infant skin too. The five percent shea butter in this luxurious moisturizer acts as a barrier against the elements, plus there’s titanium dioxide to block UV rays, and wheat extract to stimulate cellular metabolism. Hey, that translates into what L’Occitane claims is hydrated, protected skin for up to 24 hours—and, it feels ooh-la-la lovely, too. At L’Occitane boutiques, 765 Burrard Street and 3051 Granville Street

Stila this golden look

You know that if you don’t tan yourself silly this summer your reward will be less sun-damaged skin later. Great, but you want to look sun-kissed lovely now. Not only has whimsical-cool Stila cosmetics touched down at BeautyMark, but the celebrity fave has gorgeous ways to get your glow on. Sweep on shimmery Illuminating Finishing Powder in rich bronze, gold, or rose gold ($34) or get fetchingly flushed with lightweight Sun Gel - Bronze ($28). A sun goddess must? Stila’s irresistible Eyeshadow Trio in gold or bronze glow ($30). At BeautyMark, 1120 Hamilton Street

Burn, baby, burn? ice feels nice

You didn’t mean to get sunburned, but now what to do for your sore and itchy, red and crispy self? The South African ice plant doesn’t just sound refreshing, it’s the brilliantly soothing new ingredient in holistic-skincare pioneer Dr. Hauschka’s reformulated After-Sun Lotion ($25.49). That miracle succulent will both hydrate and relieve the painful effects of your unintentional roasting. The cooling, antioxidant-rich lotion’s other ingredients? Moisture-retainer sweet almond oil, shea butter, and rose wax; plus hydration-helpers carrot- and rose-hip extracts and quince seed. At Whole Foods Market, Park Royal Village