Every beauty-obsessed person I know switches up a few key pieces of their routine for summer, and I’m no exception. Often, I swap thick moisturizers for lightweight, gel ones. I stock up on even more sunscreen than usual (especially for my limbs, which haven’t seen the light of day since last September). My makeup bag begins to fill with long-lasting tints and stains.
I usually buy all my summer beauty products in May. It’s exciting because it means summer is on its way, but it’s also sad because it means I’m spending a lot of money. Well, this year, I’m getting all the excitement with less sadness because Amazon’s Spring Beauty Sale is happening now through May 11. Some of my favorite summer beauty brands, including Kiehl’s, Laneige, and Sol de Janeiro, are included in the sale. So, yeah, I’m shopping a little early this year. Keep scrolling to see my full Amazon shopping cart!
LANEIGE
Lip Glowy Balm in Peach
Laneige’s Lip Glowy Balms are staples in my summer routine. I keep one in my car, one on my desk, and one in my bag. I love how they hydrate my lips, feel lightweight, and leave a glossy shine. This Peach one is my all-time favorite. It feels so summer-appropriate.
SOL DE JANEIRO
Limited Edition Perfume Mist Bundle
I’m not missing out on this limited-edition Sol se Janeiro Perfume Mist set. The Amazon-exclusive bundle contains three scents. There’s Beijos de Sol, Carioca Crush, and Summer é Amor. The first features peach, coconut, and frangipani notes. The second has crisp pear and pink violet. The third has orange flower and almond notes. They all smell like summer, bottled.
EltaMD
UV Sheer Face and Body Sunscreen SPF 50+, Oil Free
Beauty editors love EltaMD sunscreens. This one has a sheer formula that’s easy to blend into the skin with minimal white cast (which is big considering it has a mineral formula). It’s also hydrating and water-resistant up to 80 minutes.
COOLA
Organic Sunscreen SPF 50 Sunblock Face Mist
I like a standard sunscreen most of the time, but when it comes to touch-ups, I prefer a sunscreen mist. It makes it easy to reapply without disturbing my makeup. This one offers SPF 50 and has a cooling effect on the skin, which I definitely appreciate in the scorching summer heat.
Solawave
4-in-1 Skinware Wand
The Solawave Wand is such a good skincare device, especially for the price. Most skincare devices are double, if not triple the cost. It offers four skin therapies—red light, galvanic current, therapeutic warmth, and vibration—to improve everything from dullness to dark spots and signs of aging.
Tanologist
Face and Body Drops: Dark
I don’t know about you, but I’d like to look sun-kissed without the sun damage. That’s why I’m stocking up on self-tanner—specifically these tanning drops. I simply add a few drops to my moisturizer, apply it to my skin, and I wake up with a vacation-ready glow. They couldn’t be easier to use.
TIGI
Bed Head Hair Wax Stick
I love wearing my hair down in the summer, but sometimes, it gets too frizzy and the weather gets too hot for me to bear it. In that case, I’ll opt for a slicked-back look. Here’s the exact product I use to keep my hair in place for hours at a time with zero touch-ups.
Shark
Hd430 Flexstyle Air Styling & Drying System
If I can wear my hair down, there’s a 100% chance I’m using this to style it. It functions as a hair dryer, volumizing brush, curling iron, smoothing tool, and more, so the style options are literally endless.
Sun Bum
Daily SPF 50 Sunscreen Body Lotion
As I’m sure you can tell by now, I don’t mess around when it comes to sunscreen. I constantly reapply SPF when I’m outside. Because of that, I need a lot of sunscreen to see me through summer. I’ll keep this eight-fluid-ounce container in my beach bag so I’m prepared and protected against UV rays.
URBAN DECAY
Face Bond Self-Setting Waterproof Foundation
Two things that simply don’t mix for me? High heat and makeup. If the thermometer rises above 80ºF, I’m either going bare-faced or I’m wearing a truly immovable foundation, like this one from Urban Decay. It’s completely waterproof, sweatproof, and transfer-resistant, and has a natural matte finish.
TULA
Cult Classic Purifying Face Cleanser Supersize
I’ve been using this cleanser on and off for years. Probiotics, prebiotics, turmeric, white tea, and blueberry mean it deeply cleans to remove dirt, sweat, sunscreen, and oil without stripping the skin of much-needed moisture.
Peter Thomas Roth
Water Drench Hyaluronic Cloud Cream
I’ll follow up the aforementioned cleanser with this intensely hydrating face moisturizer. It features a 30% hyaluronic acid complex, so yeah, it really does drench the skin in moisture. The best part? It does so without any heaviness, greasiness, or pore-clogging ingredients.
Kiehl’s
Creme De Corps Luscious Body Lotion, With Cocoa Butter and Shea Butter
Since summer is the season to show off the limbs, I want to make sure they’re smooth and moisturized. I’ll be using Kiehl’s iconic Creme de Corps Body Lotion. It has a luxe texture that sinks into the skin, providing much-needed moisture without any greasy residue.
Bioderma
Sensibio H2O Micellar Water
Last but not least, I had to snag a bottle of this French pharmacy staple while it’s on sale. I know many makeup artists agree when I say it’s the best makeup remover—melting through lipstick, eyeliner, you name it—for fresh, clean skin.