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1. A Target-exclusive affordable fragrance that smells like being "warmly kissed by the golden sun" and is inspired by a scent that you may know and love. The key fragrance notes of Sunphoria by Fine'ry include monoi blossom, orange flower, and amber wood — and yes, it smells as divine as you think.
2. A highly rated, cast-free sunscreen made with darker skin tones in mind. If you're sick of trying to find the balance between protecting your skin and looking like Casper the Friendly Ghost, you're absolutely going to love adding this product to your arsenal.
3. ...or matte Black Girl Sunscreen if controlling oil production is as important to you as protecting your skin against sun damage. Adding this sunscreen to your routine is a no-brainer. According to some Target shoppers, the matte finish makes your skin look #flawless.
4. A pair of white square-toe sandals because your summer isn't complete if you don't have the perfect white pair of sandals stashed away in your closet. I don't make the rules.
5. A gel-based makeup primer to act like a magnet for your makeup so it applies smoothly and stays on your face. If there's one thing to know about e.l.f., it's that their primers are top-tier and give more expensive ones a run for their money.
6. A gentle exfoliating facial cleanser — it's essentially a professional deep cleansing facial in a bottle. Salicylic acid is a powerful beta hydroxy acid known to clear acne breakouts, which you may need to add to your summer skincare routine since your skin will be producing more oil than usual.
7. A 10-in-1 hair primer that will literally transform your hair right in front of your eyes. This product does everything from protecting against heat and cutting down dry time but where it really shines is its ability to control frizz and make hair (of all types) more manageable.
8. A trending facial mist you'll honestly want to buy for the packaging alone, which I might add is 100% recyclable (as if you needed a reason to add yet another aesthetically pleasing skincare product to your arsenal). Plus, the mist is going to feel so cool on a hot summer day.
9. A 2-in-1 purifying Dyson fan if you're going to finally put a fan in your apartment — you might as well grab one that will circulate the freshest air around the room. I know it's a bit pricey, but trust me, you won't regret this purchase one bit.
10. A breathable sports top because you have a healthy obsession with being active yet stylish and I'm fully supportive of that.
11. A pack of five-blade razors so you can finally get the closest, smoothest shave ever. As tempting as it may be to skip shaving altogether until warm weather season comes back around, this razor makes shaving way less of a pain (seriously).
12. A pack of flushable, biodegradable wipes because you deserve to feel fresh and clean every time you use the bathroom. Plus, the summer humidity already makes you feel hot and sticky — this will remedy that.
13. A flowy tie front midi skirt since the last thing you want to wear in the middle of a heatwave is anything that's too fitted aka makes you sweat. Consider this a skirt with built-in ventilation.
14. A perfect tank top that costs less than your morning caramel oat milk latte with extra foam. Some days, you just don't feel like searching for a blouse — these colorful tanks will remove that burden because they literally go with everything.
15. A bottle of skin-luminizing glow drops to give you a radiant, gorgeous glow. This elixir is the perfect addition to your skincare routine, with its potent combination of polyglutamic acid and blackberry extract that work together to hydrate, plump, and brighten your skin. It's perfect for the days when it's way too hot for makeup.
16. A travel-friendly accessory organizer so you can stop throwing your precious jewels in a bag where they get all tangled up and mixed in with your skincare products. All the trips you have planned this summer require this.
17. A bumper crossbody bag that surprisingly fits way more stuff than you would expect (see the below TikTok for proof). It's the perfect bag for throwing all of your summer essentials in.
18. A Tree Hut coconut-scented foaming gel body wash so you can turn your shower into a tropical oasis. Besides the undeniably delicious scent, you'll love how this body wash leaves your skin feeling super clean without stripping it of moisture.
19. A pack of Urban Skin RX Clarifying Glycolic Pads, aka the next best thing for controlling super oily skin and improving dark spots (visiting a licensed professional being the first). These pads use a powerful combination of glycolic, lactic, and salicylic acids to exfoliate dead layers of skin, leaving you with a brighter, clearer complexion.
20. A reusable, washable volcanic stone roller that makes oil disappear without a trace. This is a travel-friendly and super convenient way to touch up your makeup if you're sick of having to pack a whole emergency face kit.
21. A cute tumbler with a straw since you won't be caught dead drinking your favorite cool beverages from anything that wasn't super aesthetically pleasing.
22. A skincare deodorant that doesn't have an unsavory "detox" period like other natural deodorants that you may be familiar with. If you tried natural deodorant and failed due to that transition period where you low-key smell like onion soup, add this to your cart without a doubt.
23. The perfect one-shoulder mini dress for all your special summer occasions. Whether you're heading to brunch or joining someone as their plus one at a wedding, you'll get a ton of wear out of this dress this summer season.
24. A foldable doggy pool so your fur babies can take a dip when the treacherous heat is too much to bear.
25. A super cute metallic cropped top because shining bright like a diamond in the middle of the summer is a fashion statement worth making.
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