Editor’s Picks: 8 Summer Beauty Essentials for Glistening Hair & Skin

June 21 — it’s a day we long for when we are in the throes of wintery weather, the first day of summer. It’s time to show off gorgeous skin, lighten up on the makeup and let your hair  be naturally free. That all sounds good in theory, but if we are honest with ourselves, we know we need a little help to achieve that perfectly imperfect, not-so-put-together summer look. Fret not! We have all the best and newest beauty products — skin care, makeup, hair care and body care to help you feel and look your best for summer.

Yara Shahidi happens to be our poster girl for glowing skin and healthy hair. We only hope to look a fraction as fabulous as she does.

Let’s start with skin and makeup…

Glowing skin is a must have for summer. Try the following skin care and makeup to look like you didn’t lift a finger to look fabulous.

Exfoliate & cleanse in 1 step

Try: Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash $49

 A daily face wash that stimulates skin’s natural cell renewal cycle to smooth and refine while sloughing away dead skin cells that dull the complexion.

Spritz on a lightweight moisturizer

Try: Omorovicza Magic Moisture Mist $95

A liquid moisturizer powered by an innovative two-phase formula to instantly hydrate and revitalize parched skin. The oil and water phases provide weightless hydration, enriching the skin with pollution-defying, antioxidant plant stem sells as well as nourishing, regenerative essential oils.

Try: Laura Mercier Oil-Free Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 Sunscreen $46

A sheer-coverage oil-free tinted moisturizer with SPF 20 for a healthy, no-makeup look and a demi-matte finish. This lightweight formula helps control oil breakthrough and adds a soft hint of color that evens and enhances skin without hiding it. Use it in place of foundation for an effortless, natural complexion.

Add a pop of color to cheeks and lips with creamy color. You can even add a dab to your eyelids!

Try: RMS Beauty Lip2Cheek Lip & Cheek Color $36

A unique formula that hydrates and protects with abundant mineral color, creating a beautiful, natural finish for your lips and cheeks. From youthful sheers to more densely colored stains, each shade is formulated with nourishing organic ingredients and raw mineral pigments.

Finish with a flick of waterproof mascara

Try: Giorgio Armani Eyes to Kill Wet Waterproof Mascara $32

An all-in-one mascara that provides volume, length and definition with fine, fluid Microfil technology for an intensely captivating lash texture. The oversized patented lash brush features a bristle weave design that coats and texturizes lashes in fewer strokes, creating a striking lash look that lasts all day.

Carefree summer hair care

Show off your shiny healthy hair. Whether you let your curls go wild or pull your hair back in a ponytail, you need the products to keep your hair naturally shiny and frizz-free.

Try: Olaplex No.6 Bond Smoother $28

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