10 Must Have Summer Beauty Essentials

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It’s summertime, believe it or not, and that means it’s time to make some adjustments in the beauty department. Our hair, skin, and nails need attention all year long, but the changing temperatures and changing styles call for changing products!

With thousands of products to choose from, I’m here to save your summer with this list of must-have summer beauty essentials.

Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen $38
Supergoop! has perfected the sunscreen. You’re finally free to apply without any of the nasty, greasy mess.

The high quality, worry-free ingredients will protect you against all the bad things: UVA, UVB, blue light (from our devices) and infrared radiation (heat). As if that’s not enough, this sunscreen even hydrates your skin.

HydraLuxe Intensive Hydration $156
All the time you plan to spend on the beach this summer may wreak havoc on your young and beautiful skin. HydraLuxe Intensive Hydration has the magical ability to reduce those wrinkles while hydrating your complexion.

It’ll also protect your skin from the harshness of the wind and the waves. Enjoy your days at the beach without a care in the world with this stuff in hand.

Lancome Skin Feels Good Hydrating Skin Tint $37
If you’re trying to protect the health of your skin but would still like a nice, summery glow, Lancome has what you’re looking for.

It’s a hydrating sunscreen that gives your skin an even, naturally flawless tint of fresh color. Choose from 10 different shades to perfectly compliment your natural beauty.

Coco & Eve Sunny Honey Bronzing Face Drops (Medium Glow) for Natural Self Tanning $28

Non-drying, alcohol-free formula leaves skin soft, smooth, and sun-kissed for days. A coconut water infused formula instantly hydrates for improved skin elasticity and suppleness. Dermatologist approved and non-comedogenic

COOLA Organic Liplux Lip Oil And Lip Gloss Sunscreen With SPF 30 $15
This organic lip oil protects from the sun and delivers the shine. Infused with nourishing Camellia and Jojoba Oils and Vitamin E, this universally flattering golden formula combines the hydration of a lip oil with the look of plumper lips from a lip gloss.

Tarte Amazonian Clay BB Tinted Moisturizer $39
Caking a bunch of foundation all over my face during the hot summer months is not my favorite thing. I love that this moisturizer gives me the option of going foundation-free! But it also allows me to wear makeup if I so choose, under or over it. The SPF 20 makes me happy, too.

L’Oreal Paris True Match Lumi Glow Amour $14.70
What is summer without a dewy glow to your skin? These boosting drops can be used under or over your makeup to give you just the right amount of sheen without any of the greasiness. Add it to your favorite moisturizer or apply as is for instant glow.

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Face Cleanser $16.99

Formulated with La Roche-Posay prebiotic thermal spring water, niacinamide, and ceramide-3, this face wash gently cleanses skin of dirt, makeup, and impurities while maintaining the skins natural moisture barrier and pH.

Its Gentle cream formula helps restore skin comfort and retains essential moisture, leaving the skin feeling comfortable and hydrated.

OPI Big Apple Red Nail Lacquer $11.49
You’ve got your skin and lips covered, now to add a little love to those nails. The Big Apple Red is classic, timeless, bold, and beautiful. A pedicure is a must every summer, so instead of getting overwhelmed by the wall of colorful polish, go for this winner.

R+Co Sail Soft Wave Spray $36
Give your hair the look of summer with some beachy waves. This spray will keep your hair soft and touchable while allowing you to style it to your desire. It’s lightweight and adds the natural volume and texture your summer style demands.

See, I’ve got you covered. You have a hydrated, dewy, glow of a summer ahead of you.