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Because we share a lot of our favorites with you every single day, we recognize it might be hard to keep up. So we’ve decided to put together a handy weekly list of what we love and what you love. Consider this a CliffsNotes, one-stop shop of what’s really trending and worth adding to your cart at this very moment.
This week, we’re taking a look at all the beauty and skincare products to pack for spring break. Do you have a product that we missed? We’d love to know. Send us a DM.
Dermatologists love EltaMD’s sunscreens. This one can be worn on the face and body. It quickly absorbs into the skin, has UVA/HVB protection, and is water-resistant for up to 80 minutes.
While it may be tempting to sit out in the sun for hours to get that golden glow, it’s much safer to put on a self-tanner for that base tan. This one is plant-based and organic. Plus, it’s streak-free and won’t leave you looking orange.
A vacation—whether it’s hundreds of miles away or somewhere local—is still a fun opportunity to try a new makeup look. Channel that vacation persona with fun eye makeup, maybe try colors you wouldn’t normally wear.
Any type of travel can really wreck some havoc on your skin. Mine gets super dry whenever I’m traveling, so I like to pack a hydrating face mask so I can ward off any flakiness or parched skin. This one from Kiehl’s always comes through for me.
Keep your hair washing schedule intact while you’re away with this dry shampoo, which will absorb product buildup, oil, and dirt.
This scent is just pure sunshine. It has top notes of mandarin and lemon, middle notes of neroli and jasmine sambac, and base notes of cotton candy and musk.
For an extra glow, sometimes you need a little bit of help—even if you’re on vacation. This is my favorite bronzer because it looks so natural and gives me a healthy glow.
Micellar water is so versatile that you can use it when you need a quick refresh on-the-go or when you’re doing your whole skincare routine at night (since it can remove makeup, too).
Along with your face, your lips can get dry too when you change locales. This balm builds a barrier to trap hydration and smooth and plump the lips.
Mix these drops in with a moisturizer or body lotion to get a nice, subtle glow. It’s also formulated with coconut oil, avocado oil, and chia seeds.
And like with your eye makeup, it might also be the perfect time to try out a new lipstick hue. Merit’s new lipsticks are lightweight, hydrating, and deliver beautiful color.
I can’t go on vacation without packing Neutrogena’s Hydro Boost moisturizer. I’m just obsessed with the lightweight gel formula. Plus, it feels so good when you put it on after you’ve been out in the sun for a bit.
To get a gorgeous glow, try this cream-to-powder hybrid combo. It blends in seamlessly into the skin and leaves such a natural look.
You don’t want to wear a heavy concealer on vacation. Glossier’s Stretch is buildable and doesn’t leave a cakey finish, so it moves with your skin instead of staying put. It gives you a nice, dewy glow.
If you’re dealing with any redness or tired skin after a day out in the sun, spritz on this mist that’s so cooling. Ingredients include aloe vera, lavender essential oil, and peppermint essential oil.
Infused with notes of bergamot, heliotrope, and coconut milk, this fragrance is so fresh and made for warmer weather. Even if you can’t make it to the beach, you’ll smell the salty air and feel carefree vibes.
If your vacation includes some nights out, you’ll want to pack these eye gels that will deal with puffiness and fatigue.
This is my all-time favorite sunscreen. I wear it almost every day because it leaves my skin looking so glowy and healthy.
Sometimes you don’t want to wear full-coverage foundation, especially if you’re relaxing on vacation. For those times, try a tinted moisturizer. Nars’s version is lightweight and also helps reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation and dark spots.
