Summer essential #1

Bare Escentuals SPF 30 Natural Sunscreen:  It's no big secret that sunscreen is an absolute summer necessity. Save your skin from the sun's harmful rays and preserve it for the future with a sunscreen of at least SPF 30. Unlike the goopy and smelly sunscreens you're probably used to, this face and body sunscreen from Bare Escentuals is a mineral powder that is lightweight and won't clog your pores. $28 at sephora.com

Summer essential #2

Burt's Bees Lifeguard's Choice Lip Balm: Just like the rest of your face, your lips need help staying protected from the harmful effects of the sun. This Burt's Bees balm is specially formulated for people who face extreme weather, whether it's sun or snow, and will keep your lips soft and hydrated even after an entire day at the beach. $3 at burtsbees.com

Summer essential #3

Lush Aqua Marina Cleanser: Get your face ready for its poolside close up with this facial cleanser from Lush. Don't get spooked by its untraditional appearance, this product is truly all natural and while nature isn't always pretty, in this case it leads to very pretty results. The gentle cleanser is formulated for all skin types and is particularly effective at reducing redness. $9.75 at lush.com

Summer essential #4

Nivea Body Sunkissed Firming Moisturizer: This product serves triple duty: it moisturizes, firms and sunless tans your skin. It's one step to bikini ready skin. On sale for $5.24 at drugstore.com

 

Summer essential #5

Aveeno Therapeutic Shave Gel: Is your skin susceptible to razor bumps? Avoid this bathing suit bummer with Aveeno's luxurious gel that has been shown to noticeably decrease the occurrence of razor bumps and also hydrates your skin with every use. $3.99 at drugstore.com

Summer essential #6

Laura Geller Bronze-N-Brighten: Give your face a sun-kissed glow with this bronzer by Laura Geller. The product will help even out your skin tone as you apply and you can layer it to create varying levels of color. $29.50 at sephora.com

 

Summer essential #7

Chanel Hydramax + Active Teinte: Chanel's tinted moisturizer provides lightweight yet significant coverage, hydrates your skin and gives you that covetable dewy look. It doesn't come cheap but sometimes a lower price alternative is a lower quality one. $60 at chanel.com

Summer essential #8

CoverGirl LashBlast Waterproof Mascara: Long lashes are fabulous in any season but with all the sweat, showers and sprinklers of summer, it's even more important to use a waterproof formula so that it stays on your lashes and not all over your face. Try CoverGirl's incredibly popular LashBlast mascara in its waterproof form. $7.65 at drugstore.com

 

Summer essential #9

Pantene Pro-V Nourishing 5 Minute Strengthening: All the chlorine, sun and wind can do a serious number on your hair. Give it some TLC with this treatment from Pantene Pro-V. $3.99 at drugstore.com

Summer essential #10

John Frieda Frizz-Ease Original Formula Hair Serum: Fight the frizzies this humid season with John Frieda's iconic product. It will instantly reduce frizz and when used every day will even help to prevent it. $9.09 at drugstore.com