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1. A tinted mineral sunscreen since the certified organic and all-natural formula will keep your skin protected from sun damage for up to 80 minutes *without* negatively harming the marine ecosystem while you swim. Yep, it's reef-safe, completely biodegradable, and even comes in a recyclable plastic-free tin. Beach days, here I come!
2. A Stila waterproof liquid eyeliner tons of reviewers swear by as being the best liquid eyeliner out there. Reason being: ultra-smooth precision that lasts all day, even in extremely hot and humid weather!
3. An anti-chafe balm to prevent any and all painful skin-on-skin rubbing, be it on your legs, arms, nips, or anywhere else. You'll not get the best of us this summer, Chafin'!
4. A St. Tropez bronzing face mist so you can get a head start on building that beautiful golden tan (and won't have to show up ghostly white to that first summer pool party). This works *instantly* to give you that natural-glow look for the day, but can also build as a long-term self-tanner if applied regularly. ☀️
5. A volcanic stone face roller about to be your new summer skincare MVP. Just a few swipes of this oil-absorbing volcanic stone is all you'll need to banish any unwanted shininess, time and time again, which in the hot, humid weather, will likely be every five minutes.
6. A cruelty-free lengthening mascara to give you the lashes of a movie star — and here's the real kicker — for only $5!! Yeah, I'm serious.
7. A dry shampoo foam — yes, I said foam — that will save the day when you don't have time to shower and need an immediate hair rescue, i.e., on your way to the bar after wearing your hair up in a ponytail and sweating all day long.
8. A Maybelline Dark Circles Treatment Concealer so your coworkers stop asking why you're so tired as soon as you take off your sunglasses. Some of us just have bags under our eyes 24/7, OK?!! (And even if we are tired, we don't need the whole world asking about it!!)
9. A color-correcting cream with SPF 30 that goes on green but then magically matches your skin tone and covers up any redness — all while moisturizing and giving your skin that much-needed sun protection. So basically, it's like a wondrous 3-in-1: moisturizer, lightweight foundation, AND sunscreen!
10. A Revlon hairstyling tool so you can transform your hair from wavy wet chaos to a smooth sleek blowout in minutes and thereby significantly cut down on the amount of time you have to spend handling an appliance that's literally radiating heat. I know, it sounds too good to be true but according to the over 9,200 5-star ratings, this is the real deal.
11. A foot exfoliation mask you'll want to use before it's too hot to wear sneakers. This will take a good week or so to work (and you probably won't want your feet on display much during that time), but afterward, you'll be left with beautiful, baby-soft feet ready to make a sparkling sandal debut.
12. Or, a foot file if you need a faster solution. Use this to grind away those rough calluses and get your feet silky smooth and ready for a barefoot beach stroll.
13. An at-home permanent hair removal device for anyone looking to skip the shaving entirely this summer. According to reviewers, this works just as well as professional laser hair treatment, if not better. (Only it's less painful and way cheaper!)
14. Tarte's In Bloom Eyeshadow Palette because the 12 pigmented shades (we're talking pinks, nudes, and neutrals in shimmer and matte finishes) are just perfect for summer. I simply adore this palette and barely even touch my others this time of year. (P.S., the eyeshadow somehow smells chocolatey, which is also super lovely).
Promising review: "Yes, 1,000 times yes! Such beautiful shades. 😍 They blend out so nicely! It the perfect everyday palette. I’ve been using Tarte's eyeshadows since I was 14 and they’ve never disappointed!" —Maddy81106
15. And, an eyelid primer to make sure your stunning Tarte eyeshadow art actually stays put and doesn't fade or crease after a few hours out and about in the hot, humid weather.
Promising review: "So let me start by saying I have used nearly every eyeshadow primer available. From high end to low...they don't hold a candle to Thank Me Later. I have very oily skin. Using this primer, shadow lasts a full eight hours or more. I could get maybe five or six out of the other brands if I was lucky. I got this as a sample in my Ipsy bag, and I had to buy the full-size product straight away! I couldn't be happier with my purchase. Thank you, Elizabeth Mott, for finally making a primer that lasts! I love this stuff!" —Melissa Mae
Get it from Amazon for $13.99.
16. A styling mousse formulated with rose water and acai berries for soft, defined curls sans the frizz or heaviness typical of most other hair products, because those are two things we definitely don't need more of in the summer.
17. A plant-based exfoliation glove I personally swear by — it sloughs off tons of gross skin every time I use it, but even better than how soft it leaves my skin, is the fact that it's helped to noticeably reduce my KP (aka keratosis pilaris, those little bumps on arms and legs) which is always something I appreciate even more come summer when I'm wearing tanks and short sleeves.
18. Or First Aid Beauty KP Bump Eraser, which works similarly to clear away "strawberry skin" with its vegan, cruelty-free formula that's gentle enough for sensitive skin.
Promising review: "I’ve tried everything from cheap to expensive products and even DIY treatments. After I was diagnosed with celiac, I changed my diet, and I did notice no more bumps but eventually they came back. This product got rid of them in about two weeks! A little, and I mean a little, goes a very long way! I wish every beauty product did what it actually claims to do. This one 200% lives up to the claim. I also have super sensitive skin (aka lots of products cause me to break out in rashes), but this one didn’t. BUY THIS NOW if you have bumpy arms. I even use this on the back of my neck and back to help deep clean from sweating so much from working out." —Cristina
Get it from Amazon for $12+ (available in four sizes and a two-pack).
19. A mist hand sanitizer because it will keep 99.9% of germs at bay *but also* moisturize your skin at the same time with its refreshing spritz. Hey wait! That's the exact opposite of traditional super-drying sanitizer gels — genius!
Promising reviews: "Sanitizer just doesn't get better than this! The lightweight feel, the hydration, and the fresh rose scent, ugh! Perfection 10/10!" —Natalie S.
"WHOA. If you have $16 to splurge and you’re contemplating… BUY IT!!!! As a nanny I am always washing or sanitizing my hands and they get so dry. This stuff instantly made my hands look and feel amazing!!" —freckledskin
Get it from Sephora for $16 or from Touchland for $16 (available in 14 other scents for $10+).
20. A zero-waste crystal deodorant stone since this natural deodorant actually works *and* won't leave weird stains on your clothes (Like seriously, if I ruin another white tank with those weird yellow-ish pit stains, I'm gonna lose my mind!). Just mix it with a bit of water, and you'll be smelling fresh for a full 24 hours!
21. A silk heatless curling set for working literal magic by curling your hair *without* the use of harmful, damaging heat. Truly, the last thing you want to do on a hot summer's night is add more heat by your head.
22. A top-rated lip tint here to make your summer bold and daring. Velvety, sleek finish meets lightweight feel meets YOUR LIPS. 💋
23. A Milky Jelly Cleanser because this cult-favorite uses five skin conditioners to leave your face feeling super soft after gently clearing away all the dirt, grime, and oil you've accumulated from a day spent frolicking under the summer sun. Oh, and the creamy, jelly-like texture is pretty fun, too (just saying).
24. A waterproof eyebrow styling soap since it will fluff up your brows AND keep them that way all day long, baby! Tis the summer for big and beautiful brows that don't budge.
Promising review: "I have the kind of eyebrows that look very full with brushing, but can quickly look like one has 'collapsed' once my hair or something else touches it. I’ve used nearly every product from Anastasia BH, but never had luck keeping my brows in place. Well, let me tell you, this stuff is no joke. I had to scrub my eyebrows clean tonight to get them to move. If you need some help holding your fluff, this will be your new favorite product. Also, I was able to ditch the eyebrow pencil since this stuff holds every hair in the place you brush it." —Bailey M. Deacon
Get it from Amazon for $4.99+ (available in packs of one or two and with a gel).
25. A box of internet-loved Mighty Patch pimple patches for the sole reason that you want to have these on hand before the big ole blemish announces its loud and obnoxious presence on your face. And then when that does happen, you just slap one of these on, wait a few hours, and then stare in awe at your now practically vanished zit!
26. A highly popular Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint here to make your beauty routine so much easier and loads more efficient (so you can spend more time doing all those fun summer activities, of course!). This single product provides a barely-there dewy tinted finish on your face while ingredients like hyaluronic acid and niacinamide nourish the skin *plus* it offers SPF 40 protection. Wowee!
This is silicone-free, fragrance-free, oil-free, noncomedogenic, and safe for sensitive skin. To use, dispense a quarter of a dropper into your hand and apply like a serum. Note that on application, the shade may appear lighter but after 30–60 seconds, it'll adjust to its true color. Because it's silicone-free, natural separation may occur. This is normal and it'll be fixed when applied to skin. Plus, you can recycle the bottle! Learn how to here.
Promising reviews: "I love this foundation... It gives good coverage for being a serum foundation, but not too full to the point where my face feels heavy. It leaves a gorgeous dewy finish on my skin, which I love because my skin is typically very dry — which makes it difficult to accomplish a dewy look. If I feel like my skin looks a little too shiny, I just add a little bit of powder over the shiny areas with a beauty blender and that solves the problem. I’m obsessed. I would definitely recommend if you have dry skin!" —ekmanmorgan
"Obsessed is an understatement. I am IN LOVE with this product! It is truly like a second (better) skin! It feels so nourishing for my skin as soon as I put it on. As someone who does not wear makeup hardly ever, this stuff makes me want to wear makeup every day! I have noticed it lasts better throughout the day when paired with the Ilia primer... I have combination skin that is more on the dry side and this is a perfect buffer to hydrate my skin without it looking overly oily. Highly recommend!" —srydaa
Get it from Sephora for $48 (available in 30 shades) or Amazon $48 (available in 29 shades).
27. Ouidad's Advanced Climate Control Featherlight Styling Cream if you're ready to have sleek, defined curls and waves without any frizz, no matter what the weather! For real! Even if every other product claiming the same has let you down, reviewers swear that this one pulls through.
Here's what BuzzFeed's Ciera Velarde has to say:
"I have naturally wavy, almost curly hair (I would say I'm somewhere between a 2c and a 3a curl type), and as mentioned above, I have tried practically every product on the market designed to keep my curls looking their best. Nothing has even come close to this styling cream. I use this whenever I'm airdrying my hair — without it, I end up looking like a frizzy mess and have very undefined curls. I use this while my hair is wet (but soaking) and work it through my hair and scrunch a lot at the end. Gone are the days of really crunch, stiff curls — this cream is so lightweight, it doesn't even feel like you have product in it. I can run my hands through my hair with ease whenever I use this. That's me above on a particularly good hair day after using this Ouidad stying cream — look at those bouncy, frizz-free ringlets!!! To emphasize again, I love this stuff so much that if I was stranded on an island and could only have one beauty product, this would be it."
Promising review: "Love love love this stuff! I have fine hair and most creams are way too heavy. This stuff is perfect for my curls. Just a small amount and I’m set for the day. I live in the south where it’s very humid and I have zero frizz or fluff. Just the right amount of hold for me." —Jeannette K.
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.