Summer is in full swing, and with it comes barbecues, vacations and a revamp of my beauty routine. Summer beauty routines are markedly different from their cold-weather counterparts. In the warmer months, stick with lightweight beauty products that play up your natural radiance and stay away from heavy, cakey formulas.
Although SPF is important year-round, in the summer, when you’re likely spending more time outdoors, make sure your sun protection is at its strongest and that you’re reapplying coverage at least every two hours. If you want to mimic a sunkissed glow without spending hours baking in the sun, a gradual self-tanning lotion can help.
In this article: Mario Badescu Facial Spray Collection with Rose Water, Cucumber, Lavender and Orange Blossom, Burt's Bees After Sun Lotion with Hydrating Aloe Vera & Coconut Oil and First Aid Beauty KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub Exfoliant for Keratosis Pilaris with 10% AHA
Plus, the summer comes with a whole new set of issues for your skin caused by excess sweating or time spent out in the sun. To help with this, stock up on soothing skin care products that can replenish your skin after moisture loss or balms that are designed to prevent skin chafing.
If you’re looking to refresh your beauty arsenal to embrace the warmer months, we’ve found a slew of products that are worthy of adding to your makeup and skin care lineups, and they’re all available on Amazon.
Body Glide for Her Anti Chafe Balm
If you wear shorts or dresses in the summer, you’re likely familiar with the dreaded chafing that occurs when your bare thighs rub together as you walk. This hydrating balm can help solve your woes if you apply it to your inner thighs (or anywhere else you experience chafing) prior to going out. It’s rich in vitamins A, B, E and F to soothe your skin and help retain moisture and softness. The nongreasy formula is sweat- and water-resistant, so it holds up against all your intended activities.
TULA Skin Care Eye Balm Glow & Get It Dark Circle Treatment
This firming peptide and collagen eye balm delivers a pleasant icy sensation as you apply it that’s great for use on hot summer days. The travel-friendly stick is formulated with caffeine, apple and watermelon to minimize the look of eye puffiness and dark circles. It helps promote healthy, balanced and glowing skin around the delicate eye area.
This SPF 40 lotion is so much more than just a typical sunscreen. The lavender-scented product comes in four radiant sheer shades that leave your skin looking dewy and glowy. It also doubles as a makeup primer, so you can wear it alone or under your favorite foundation. It’s noncomedogenic so it won’t exacerbate sweat-induced breakouts, which are common in the summer.
Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm
Summer Fridays is famous for its hydrating Jet Lag face mask, and the brand’s vegan lip mask is equally nourishing. Available in delicious scents like vanilla and cherry, the balm delivers a sheer wash of color to your pout. It’s formulated with shea and murumuru seed butters, as well as a unique blend of vegan waxes to soften lips and provide a subtle shine with no tackiness.
It’s well-known that outdoor sun tanning or tanning beds can have grave consequences for your skin health. Instead, try a sunless tanner like this bronzing lotion, which yields a streak-free, natural-looking summery glow. Suitable for use on your face and body, this organic cream is formulated with organic aloe vera, shea butter and botanical extracts and without any harmful additives or dyes. It’s available in two shades: one for fair to medium skin tones and another for medium to dark skin tones.
We’re big fans of this brand's tropical-inspired body products. This travel-friendly set contains three of the brand’s hero products — the Brazilian 4 Play Body Wash, the Brazilian Bum Bum Cream and the Cheirosa 62 Perfume Mist — all nestled in a clear zippered carrying case. The body product trio comes in three different scent bundles.
Revlon Oil Control On-the-Go Face Roller
If your skin tends to get oily throughout the day, you’ll appreciate this face roller by Revlon. It blots skin to instantly absorb oil and mattify your skin for a shine-free look. It’s made from real volcanic stone, and unlike blotting papers, it’s washable and reusable. The product is perfect for stowing in your purse for on-the-go use, and it can even be used while you’re wearing makeup.
First Aid Beauty KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub Exfoliant for Keratosis Pilaris with 10% AHA
This body scrub is designed to alleviate dry, rough bumps on your skin, also known as “chicken skin” or “strawberry skin.” The formula includes exfoliating glycolic and lactic acids at a combined level of 10% to help loosen skin’s top layer and decongest pores. Meanwhile, pumice buffing beads whisk it all away. The scrub delivers the benefits of a chemical peel and microdermabrasion treatment in one.
Burt's Bees After Sun Lotion with Hydrating Aloe Vera & Coconut Oil
Help replenish your skin after sun exposure with this soothing, nongreasy after-sun lotion. The nourishing formula is infused with aloe and coconut oil to deeply hydrate and nourish your skin. It can be used on your face and your body.
FACETORY Sun Bae Aloe Vera Soothing Sheet Mask
There are few things more relaxing than applying a soothing sheet mask (at least where skin care is concerned). If you’ve spent time out in the sun, you’ll especially enjoy this mask designed to calm redness and hydrate skin. Its nourishing ingredient list includes aloe leaf extract, shea butter and jojoba seed oil. Leave the mask on for 10 to 15 minutes for the full benefits.
Sun Bum Texturizing and Volumizing Sea Salt Spray
Even if you don’t have any beach days planned, you can still get the straight-out-of-the-ocean look with this hair texturizing spray. The spray is enriched with sea salt and sea kelp to help mimic the look of hair that’s dried after being submerged in the ocean. Meanwhile, coconut and argan oil help fight frizz.
Mario Badescu Facial Spray Collection with Rose Water, Cucumber, Lavender and Orange Blossom
This trio of refreshing facial mists is perfect for use on a hot summer day. The pack includes three formulas — one with cucumber and green tea, one with herbs and rosewater and one with chamomile and lavender — but all are equally pleasant and soothing. They can also be used after makeup application as a setting spray.
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