As summer begins, beauty editors are sharing the products they rely on most during hot weather. The season calls for lightweight textures, natural glows, and formulas that hold up in humidity.
Ourself Intelligent Defense Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50
Senior beauty director Alexandra Engler recommends this serum-like mineral sunscreen. It uses non-nano zinc oxide for broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection with the highest PA rating of PA++++. The formula includes Intides™ peptides designed to support skin firmness and elasticity, along with soothing niacinamide, allantoin, and bisabolol.
Smooth Skin Pure Adapt IPL
Health editor Ailsa Cowell uses this device for hair removal. She applies it once a week for about a minute to manage her bikini line without razor burn. She moved from a mountain region to coastal New England last year.
Jones Road Miracle Balm
Assistant health editor Sela Breen uses this product for a weightless glow. She applies bronzy shades to her forehead and cheeks, then adds dusty pink hue for sheen and rosiness.
Symbiome The Essence Rejuvenating Mist
Engler uses this daily mist made with Postbiomic™ microbial lysates and enzymes. The product is designed to help mitigate sunburn and cellular deterioration while providing defense against reactive oxygen species. It is not a sunscreen replacement.
Beauty of Joseon Day Dew Sunscreen Lightweight SPF 50
Email marketing lead Jasmina Kazic likes how lightweight this sunscreen feels. It contains hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and panthenol. The product is water resistant for 80 minutes per application.
e.l.f. Cosmetics Halo Glow Skin Tint Mineral SPF 50
Kazic describes this as light coverage with SPF 50. She says it is buildable for everyday use and has a serum-type feeling that brightens skin tone.
Isle of Paradise Self-Tanning Drops
Cowell uses these drops to get a sun-kissed look without sun exposure, as melanoma runs in her family. She mixes them with her normal moisturizer for face and body. The product is fragrance free.
Paula’s Choice Weightless Body Treatment 2% BHA
Breen uses this treatment for texture and clogged pores caused by summer sweat and sunscreen. She mixes it with her body lotion to save time. The product soaks in quickly without leaving a sticky feeling.
Kopari Beauty Sun Veil Illuminating Sunscreen SPF 30
Kazic applies this to her face and body as a final step. The talc-free formula contains shea butter to keep skin hydrated and soft.
Naturopathica Calendula Essential Hydrating Lotion SPF 30
Cowell says this sunscreen has a moisturizing quality with no white cast. She keeps a bottle in her purse and plans to get another for the beach. She uses it on her face, chest, and arms.
