Simply put, it's our job to find the best beauty products out there for you. From the newest serum to the hottest lipstick color to the dry shampoo that will change your life, we will find it, test it, and let you know what we think. We're not complaining. It's a pretty fun gig, and we'll volunteer to be beauty guinea pigs any day.
But one of the cool things to come out of this is finding out what products you're loving and buying. It helps us figure out what you want to learn more about and what you're into so we can bring even more personalized recs to you.
Because we share a lot of our favorites with you every single day, we recognize it might be hard to keep up. So we've decided to put together a handy weekly list of what we love and what you love—consider this a CliffsNotes, one-stop-shop of what's really trending and worth adding to your cart at this very moment.
This week, I'm taking a look at all the quintessential summer beauty products. Do you have a favorite that I missed? I'd love to know. Send us a DM.
When summer comes around, blotting papers are a staple in my bag. They save me from becoming a greasy, oily, and shiny mess. These are made from natural abaca leaf and gold flakes.
When you've been out in the sun all day long, your skin might feel a bit hot and red, or worse, you might have gotten a sunburn. This soothing mist contains cooling mint and therapeutic lavender for some sweet relief.
I have a lot of sunscreen brands in rotation, and Sun Bum is one of them. The reef-friendly spray is oil-free and water-resistant and contains vitamin E. The scent is just pure summer.
Apply this creamy body lotion after a day out in the sun to soothe your skin. It's infused with shea butter, ginkgo biloba, and allantoin to moisturize and cool the skin.
I'm so obsessed with this face sunscreen that I'll gladly wear it year-round, but this becomes even more of a must-have during the summer months. It protects my skin from harmful UV rays, and it leaves it extra glowy and radiant thanks to its pearlescent finish.
This is another product I use year-round, but I especially rely on it when it's sweltering hot. The gel-cream feels so cool, and it absorbs so quickly. The lightweight formula is key because, Who wants to be wearing a heavy moisturizer when it's 90° outside?
There's a reason why this product is such a cult favorite. The results are just so good. It's formulated with watermelon, hyaluronic acid, and AHAs to hydrate and refine the skin.
This nongreasy and fast-absorbing lotion is a must if you're dealing with angry, red skin after being out by the pool or at the beach all day. It's infused with aloe and coconut for so much hydration power.
Bumble and Bumble's Surf Spray was the inspiration behind this whole story topic. This is the product that screams summer to me. It's gotten me through a lot of summers with that effortless, sexy, and beachy texture. It especially comes in handy when I can't make it to the beach!
Your hair can feel a bit drier in the summer, so a moisturizing mask can really give it the conditioning it needs. This one from Olaplex boosts shine and moisture while reducing frizz.
Rahua's hair treatment is formulated with ingredients that are rich in vitamins and antioxidants, such as morete, Rahua, and sacha inchi oils. It will smooth and strengthen your hair while protecting it from damaging UVA rays.
This hair mask from Aveda is specially formulated for use after you've been in the sun. It has an anti-oxidizing blend of green tea extract, sunflower-seed oil, and vitamin E, which will protect against free radicals.
This hair primer will prep your hair to withstand thermal, UV, and environmental exposure. It's formulated with baobab, angelica root, vitamin B, and rice protein.
After being out in the sun, you can use this treatment on your hair to moisturize, condition, and restore shine. You can leave it in or rinse it off.
I'm trying to be good about not baking out in the sun for hours now, so if I want that “just back from vacation” glow, I turn to this bronzing powder. The color and finish look natural, so it's an effortless look.
I want glowy, radiant skin year-round, but in the summer, it's even more of a priority for me. For that dewy, radiant look, I love using this highlighting balm.
And of course, during the summer, I go all in on bright lipsticks. This matte, liquid option from Maybelline is so affordable and really leaves incredible color. Next, 30 Beyond-Easy Hairstyles That Are Perfect for Summer
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