A surefire way to make summer even sweeter? Having a well-rounded beauty stash to keep you feeling your best. Here, what I’m keeping within easy reach this season.
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SPF touch-up stick
A’PIEU Power Block All Day Sun Stick ($17)
No-joke SPF 50 PA+++ is easily accessible via this smooth, gel stick. The totally clear balm plays well under and over makeup and is non-scented, making it ideal for all skin types.
Do-everything tinted moisturizer
Dermaflash Dermaprotect Daily Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ ($45)
From the makers of the fuzz-removing tool celebrities swear by comes a multitasking SPF-meets-primer-meets-tinted moisturizer you’ll love just as much. Oh, and it blurs pores, too.
The only hair accessory you’ll need
SLIP Large Slipsilk Scrunchies ($39 for three)
Retro yet impeccably chic, these silk scrunchies keep strands out of the way without any ‘do-damaging creases.
Hydration station
BKR Paris Water Balm ($22)
This A list-favorite water bottle just got better—it now houses a universally flattering lip balm. Screw on the designated cap (sold separately) then pop in this nourishing, high-gloss formula to hydrate lips both topically and from the inside.
Hair color helper
Moroccanoil Protect & Prevent Spray ($30)
Keep this lightweight, leave-in conditioner nearby when you’re planning on taking a dip in the water. It shields against brassiness, dryness and unwanted color fade to keep your strands bright all summer long.
Natural everything oil
KOPARI Save Face Oil ($44)
Aside from the radiant glow the tiniest drop of this oil delivers (try dabbing some on the tops of your cheekbones for an all-natural highlighter) its blend of squalene, avocado and coconut oils and coffee leaf extract also plumps the skin and defies aging wherever you are.
Sunscreen to share
Baby Bum SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Lotion Fragrance Free ($14)
Suitable for picky skin, this baby- and reef-approved lotion goes on smooth and won’t budge even on the sunniest days.
Post-sun body balm
Diptyque Invigorating Body Balm ($68)
Apply this rich, citrus-scented balm anywhere requiring a flood of nongreasy moisture: your body, cuticles, lips, split ends—you name it, this chic balm (it’s one you’ll scoop up every last drop of) saves it.
Two-second hairstyler
Miriam Quevedo Glacial White Caviar Wave Spray ($55)
The ultimate waterside texturizer, a combination of white caviar, camellia and baobab oils deeply restores hydration to every strand, safeguards hair from sun damage (it’s packed with proteins, peptides and amino acids) and creates the beachy waves dreams are made of.
Bronze booster
Chanel L’Eau Tan ($60)
An ultra-luxe take on the tanning water trend, each spritz of this heavenly scented mist—it was crafted by Chanel nose Oliver Polge—is designed to deliver the perfect amount of glowy color and save parched skin with a blend of cucumber, chamomile, green tea and vitamin E.
Smooth-skin moisturizer
Caudalie Vinopure Natural Oil Control Moisturizer ($39)
A non-negotiable addition to any weekender bag, the tiniest drop of this oil-zapping moisturizer will keep blackheads, blemishes and excess sebum at bay all day long. Plus, it can double as a makeup-locking primer, too.
The scent of summer
Maison Francis Kurkdijian Baccarat Rouge 540 Scented Hair Mist ($76)
This summer-night staple is complete with the iconic Rouge 540 scent and remedies any “I’ve been in the sun all day” scent with its head-turning blend of jasmine, saffron and cedar. It’s floral, it’s woody, it’s SO worth the price tag.
All-in-one makeup
AmorePacific Color Illuminating Compact ($50)
Ideal for the post-sun quick-change, this all-in-one highlighter and bronzer boasts three shades to sculpt, highlight and contour the face in one swoop.
Skin-reviving mask
Briskin Real Fit Secondskin Hydration Mask ($6)
Bring tired, sun-kissed skin back to life with this no-fuss sheet mask chock-full of plumping and soothing hyaluronic acid, green tea and coconut water.