Beauty and the Beach

15 new potions to buff, style and polish your way to perfection this summer

Words by KELLY ATTERTON

 

Here, a selection of must-have products designed to keep you refreshed and perfectly sun-kissed all summer long.

R+Co x Fred Segal Death Valley Dry Shampoo
A shot of Death Valley will pump up the volume and absorb excess oil from hot summer days. $32, R+Co.

Ren Clean Skincare Clean Screen Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen
A mineral sunscreen that incorporates yellow passion fruit seed extract for an antioxidant boost. $36, Sephora.

Nécessaire The Body Wash
This multivitamin, three-oil cleanser nourishes skin without stripping or leaving oily residue. $25, Nécessaire.

Tom Ford Lip Gelee in Sunlit
A sheer hint of tangerine with just the right amount of hydration and shine. $55, Tom Ford.

Nourish by The Now Copper Dry Brush
Supercharge your lymphatic system with a copper brush that neutralizes electrical ions. $42, The Now.

Playa New Day Hair Mist
Part hairspray, hydrator and fragrance, this mist can extend the life of beachy waves. $24, Playa Beauty.

Reverie Rake Styling Balm
A styling balm that nourishes like a mask while providing lightweight structure. $36, Goop.

Oskia Liquid Mask
This gentle, lactic acid-fueled mask can be used regularly for resurfacing and hydration boosts. $98, Space NK.

Ouai After Sun Body Soother
An icy cool foam that calms and hydrates stressed summer skin with aloe and rose hip oil. $25, The Ouai.

Henné Lip Serum
Arctic cloudberry oil and lingonberry seed help this serum smooth and prep lips. $45, Henné Organics.

Nomad Transcend Serum
Loaded with hemp CBD oil, this lightweight serum works wonders on split ends. $54, Nomad.

Tan-Luxe The Body Illuminating Self-Tan Drops
A boost for your favorite moisturizer or body oil, these drops leave skin with an all-over glow. $59/50 mL, Sephora.

FaceGym MultiVitamin Training Stick
This vitamin-packed, hyaluronic acid stick is formulated to replenish skin as you sweat. $49, FaceGym.

Charlotte Tilbury Glowgasm Face Palette in Lightgasm
Warm shades with golden undertones lend a natural-looking, healthy radiance. $75, Charlotte Tilbury.

Ellis Brooklyn Marvelous Massage & Body Oil
This fast-absorbing body oil is made from organic full-spectrum CBD and essential oils. $65, Sephora.

 

Feature image: An assortment of C’s favorite summer-ready potions. Photo by Mark Griffin Champion.

 

This story originally appeared in the Summer 2019 issue of C Magazine.

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