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1. A Supergoop SPF 40 sunscreen, because the summer is here and you should definitely SPF up! Yes, you should use sunscreen every single day (that includes rainy days, too!) to protect your skin from UV damage. If you're scared of sunscreen leaving a white cast, don't worry — this formula glides on clear.
2. A Tower 28 Daily Rescue Facial Spray that Hailey Bieber recently listed as one of the products she uses whenever her skin is red and angry — so if you have ever envied Ms. Bieber's skin, you might wanna check this one out. This facial spray contains hypochlorous acid, which is actually a chemical the body produces naturally to minimize redness! This is *perfect* if you have sensitive or breakout-prone skin!
3. A St. Tropez self-tanning mousse that will be your saving grace when you're trying to get an even tan on your arms and legs before hitting the beach, without the added UVA and UVB damage that traditional sun tanning brings.
4. A rose and hyaluronic acid moisturizer in case your post-sun skin gets dry and red. This moisturizer will reintroduce any lost hydration after a day at the beach, while the rose will soothe irritation. All in a jar that'll last you all summer long, yay!
5. A vitamin C and ferulic acid serum, because antioxidants almost as important as sunscreen during the summer! Vitamin C and ferulic acid work to protect your skin against environmental stressors, while also brightening your complexion.
6. A Paula's Choice 2% BHA liquid exfoliant that is a skincare cult favorite, and for good reason. This chemical exfoliator contains salicylic acid, which works to whisk away dead skin cells from the surface of your face, revealing a texture-free glow underneath. Basically, you'll *kill* it during your golden hour photoshoot after using this product.
7. A snail mucin serum, since snail essence has long been a K-beauty secret for glowing, glass-like skin. Incorporate this into your routine after your toner and before your other serums to deliver a surge of lightweight hydration to your skin.
8. A daily exfoliant that proves that exfoliating your skin every day isn't such a bad thing (you know, when you're using the right ingredients). This exfoliant has a rice base that gently lifts dead skin cells and sebum, which is perfect if you find that your skin becomes greasier during the warmer months.
9. A Cetaphil purifying clay mask so that you can easily reduce the appearance of acne while also keeping excess sebum and summer sweat at bay, all without agitating your sensitive skin.
10. A tub of Aztec Secret clay mask that's an industry favorite, and for *great* reasons. This mask works amazingly to soak up excess pore-clogging sebum, effectively reducing the appearance of acne. Pro tip: Mix apple cider vinegar and honey into your mask to add some anti-microbial effects for your next at-home spa day.
11. A niacinamide dew drop serum so that you can head into your brunch GLOWING, while knowing that niacinamide, a powerful antioxidant, has your back and is warding off free radicals for you.
12. A nourishing "skin food" moisturizer that is technically a body cream, but works amazingly as an overnight moisturizing mask on the face. I've been using this at night for years, and I always wake up with even, dewy skin — no matter what.
13. An SPF 50 hydrating mineral sunscreen, since mineral sunscreen formulas are better for those with sensitive, melasma-prone, and breakout-prone skin than the traditional kind, since they cause less irritation. This one has a tint, making it perfect for folks who hate sunscreens that leave a white cast, but also *need* to use a mineral formula (the type of sunscreen that generally leaves behind a white cast).
14. And a 0.1% adapalene gel to clear up acne and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and even smooth out the appearance of fine lines. I've used this gel in the past, and my skin was baby-smooth after getting over the inevitable first few weeks of dryness.
15. A hydrating overnight mask, because the skin regenerates and takes care of itself at night, folks, so it never hurts to give it a helping hand overnight! Wake up with a glowing complexion, courtesy of this formula's moisturizing squalane and brightening vitamin C.
16. A golden hour hydrosol mist with Moroccan neroli and rose flowers to tone your skin after cleansing! But also, this refreshing toner can do way more than that — throw this into your bag for an on-the-go mist of hydration whenever your skin is feeling thirsty during the day.
17. A salicylic acid cleanser, because with the summer comes summertime activities, like softball, volleyball, hiking, and swimming! If getting your sweat on in the summer heat causes you to break out, make sure to use this cleanser to help clear gunk out of your pores every night!
18. A propolis cream to help soothe and fade any redness or inflammation you may be experiencing.
19. A hydrating moisturizer, since you still need a moisturizer in the summer, even if you have oily skin. This formula has a gel texture that soaks into skin immediately, leaving skin feeling soft and plump, not slick and greasy!
20. A top tier mineral sunscreen, because there are so many sunscreen formulas out there, but if you want a classic, no-frills mineral sunscreen that is easy to rub into the skin, you need to grab a hold of this one.
21. A 2-in-1 replenishing mask if, despite the rising temperatures, your skin is still dry! This mask has argan, sesame, and avocado oils to moisturize the skin, while vitamin C brightens the complexion and rose minimizes redness. Basically, this mask is like a facial wrapped up into an aesthetically pleasing tube.
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.
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