Summer 2025 is officially here — time to head out East and hit the Hamptons! But with the sexiest season of all comes more exposed skin to treat and highlight. Here, the perfect curation of the best summer beauty essentials to toss in your canvas boat and tote — think suncare, body boosters and beach-perfect makeup and hair treatments to keep you glowing through extra-long days and steamy nights.
Superhero Sunscreen
Quite possibly the chicest — and hardest working — daily suncare, Augustinus Bader The Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 is loaded with the brand’s TCF8, a skin-regenerating powerhouse that softens lines and plumps as it provides protection.
Strand Savior
Sun, saltwater and chlorine can do a number on your hair. A weekly scalp massage with the regenerating rice water and exfoliation powers of lactic acid in Cair’s Fortifying Hair Serum helps restore shine and body.
Skin Twin
Complexion perfection! 15 shades of Merit’s The Uniform Tinted Mineral Sunscreen SPF 45 even out every skin tone with a blurred, flawless finish while shielding rays on and off the beach.
Body Shot
Think of Tronque Triple Active Body Milk as summer skin in a bottle. The velvety liquid glides over arms, legs and décolletage for an instant glow while a cocktail of green coffee, caffeine and artichoke stimulate lymphatic drainage to firm and de-puff.
On Your Toes
Arguably the pedicure shade of the season, Chanel Le Vernis in Incandescente adds a sunny edge to feet frolicking in sand or strappy sandals.
Like a Charm
A swipe of Dior Lip Glow Butter (here in 105 Lychee) softens lips with peptides and ceramides while imparting an impossibly glossy, punchy shine. But it’s the chic logo charm that has us swooning.
Mist Opportunity
A pool party must! Top-up your sunscreen — even over makeup! — with a spritz of Ultra Violette Preen Screen SPF 50 Reapplication Mist Skinscreen.
Royal Flush
Blush with benefits: Blend Naked Sundays SPF 50 Glow Balm Mineral Peptide Stick in Pink Pop across cheeks to add an extra dose of protection, plus healthy color.
Good Eye
Shield the delicate skin around your eyes via the potent mineral formula of Sunsolve MD Firm + Replenish Eyes SPF 50. Tinted humectants soften fine lines and dark circles with zero stinging.
