Let’s face it — summer beauty is best beauty. Sun-kissed skin that seems to glow from within, sea-spritzed hair that always looks effortlessly tousled, and easy beauty prep calling for nothing more than a swipe of barely there bronzer. Not to mention the accompanying profile of carefree summer aromas (think: coconut, mango and sea salt) wafting endlessly through the air.
Luckily, one only needs to look toward a transportive arsenal of escapist beauty products to not just elongate summer – but effectively give the sultry season year-round permanence. Think: sun-soaked scents to island-inspired sprays to dewy skincare proving you never have to lose your summer glow.
Ahead, we’ve rounded up 20 such picks giving summer beauty all year long.
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Cue Jimmy Buffet, because this cheeky trio is effectively bringing tropical happy hour to your shower. Whether you choose to lather up with Señorita Margarita, Melon Daiquiri or a sip of Bubbly, don’t be surprised if after-effects leave you thirsting for the real thing.
philosophy Hip Hip Hooray Bath Collection: Bubbly, Señorita Margarita and Melon Daiquiri Hydrating Shower Gel Set (3 x 6 oz Bottles)
$30.00
Perfectly tousled beach waves without the beach? Achieved in a spritz with this leave-in texturizing mist. Mineral-rich sea salt and hydrating sea kelp give your hair a breezy boost, while a clean coastal scent lends the perfect summer finish.
Pete & Pedro SALT – Natural Sea Salt Spray (8.5 oz)
$19.99
Handcrafted in Charleston, SC, this decadent body cream is bringing you straight to the seaside with notes of coconut and summer florals, plus earthy sandalwood and musk. 8 ounce jars are packed with a skin-nourishing trio of shea butter, organic sunflower oil and organic aloe vera, ideal for your bathroom, bedside table or – when warmer days beckon – beach bag.
Old Whaling Co. Coconut Milk Body Butter 2-Pack (2 x 8 oz jars)
$32.00
Sun-kissed or sun-free? None will be the wiser when you give your skin an instant glow-up with this shimmering, versatile elixir. The lightweight formula packs a punch, counting skin-plumping hyaluronic acid, rejuvenating sea kelp and sun-protecting zinc oxide, among other organic botanicals and minerals. Wear as a subtle highlighter or mix with your favorite moisturizer or foundation for an all-over glow.
Elina Organics Face Glow Elixer in Pearl or Bronze (0.75 oz)
$38.00
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This illuminative pair is the stuff of dewy dreams. Kick off your morning with Rose Glow Illuminating Face Oil, containing earthy extracts (think: jojoba, rosehip, seabuckthorn) that help repair and prevent damaged skin. At night, Revive Retinol Drops harness the power of hyaluronic acid, grapeseed and avocado oil to increase collagen production and promote cell turnover – all while dreaming of your next tropical escape.
LOUMI Skincare Daily Dew-O (2 x 0.7 bottles)
$45.00
If you’re only going to add one island-leaning solve to your beauty routine, make it coconut oil. The versatile wunderkind can be used in a myriad of ways: lip balm, cuticle oil, undereye cream, face and body moisturizer, deep conditioning hair mask, the list goes on. Not just any coconut oil, jars purchased from mission-driven Dignity Made are packed with ethically and sustainably extracted, raw coconut oil (that happens to boast 4x the antioxidants of non-raw coconut oil). Plus, your purchase directly aids in the brand’s commitment to combat modern day slavery of coconut farmers in the Philippines.
Dignity Made Raw coconut Oil (15 oz)
$14.95
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A body bar we can get behind. While bright lime and zesty ginger send your senses straight into a state of tropical bliss, purifying sea salt provides gentle exfoliation and nourishing shea butter delivers essential moisture. Plus, an ethically sourced, palm oil-free formulation.
Bootleg Bath Gentle Exfoliating Salted Margarita Body bar
$9.95
Wherever (and whenever) in the world you are, the sun is still shining – and that calls for at least one perpetual layer of sunscreen. This SPF 50 formula is lightweight, sprays on silky smooth and is free from reef and skin-harming additives like oxybenzone, octinoxate, PABA and phthalates. Plus, illuminating shimmers deliver an instant summer glow-up.
coppertone glow shimmer spray spf 50 (5 oz)
$11.92
Treat your tootsies – and your sinuses – to a dose of tropical R&R with this easy at-home pedicure kit. Four pampering steps leave your feet feeling soft and nourished, all while enveloping you in the bright, curative scent of mango.
nbc BeautiLab Mango 4-Step At Home Pedicure Kit (3 sets)
$17.79
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Fake it til you bake it. This luxurious self-tanning mousse boasts a whipped formula that glides effortlessly onto the skin, combined with hydrating, paraben-free benefits. Plus! A transparent application that won’t stain clothing, sheets or towels.
TAN-LUXE Hydra-Mousse Hydrating Self-Tan Mousse (6.76 OZ)
$54.00
Drop one of these effervescent beauties in the tub, sit back and soak in the scent of a luxurious island getaway. All the while, your skin will be reaping the soothing benefits of jojoba oil, shea butter, and botanical extracts.
saAvy naturals tropical coconut bath bomb 2-pack (6 oz each)
$11.99
Skin feeling dull and dry? Treat yourself to a dewy glow-up any time of year with this sheet mask power pack ranging from Nourishing Shea Butter and Soothing Aloe to Firming Pomegranate and Brightening Lemon. Triple-layered pulp sheets (no synthetics here) grip and absorb instantly, delivering deep hydration, antioxidants and further benefits in just 20 minutes.
GLAM UP Korean Facial Sheet Mask 12 Pack (0.74 oz each)
$16.99
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Sunbaked or not, this transportive bronzing palette delivers instant island radiance any time of year. The sand-hued trio boasts a Tahitian Glow bronzer, Pink Grapefruit blush and Toasted Coconut highlighter – evoking warmer days with an effortless summer glow. Plus, a hydrating formula infused with antioxidant-rich Vitamin E and green tea extract.
laura geller Geller’s Greatest Lift-n-Glow Baked Face Trio
$36.00
Whisk away to sunny Hawaii with uplifting notes of pineapple, coconut, seashore and cyclamen flowers – even a hint of sugar cane – wafting through the room. This 13 ounce candle is hand-poured in the States, formulated from natural soy wax, and boasts 60-80 hours of burn time.
homesick hawaii candle (13 oz)
$29.95
