Summer skin is fickle and frustrating. One minute it’s sweaty and greasy, the next it’s dry and dehydrated. I play around with my summer skincare routine A LOT, and these are the products I’m currently coveting. I’m sure they’ll change by next week (#thatbeautywriterlife). Smile. Sigh. Smile.
Herbivore Botanicals Jasmine Green Tea Balancing Toner ($39) – I love a spritz for summer, but I actually use this as a toner: I mist on a cotton pad and swipe along my face. It’s a great way to freshen up post-sun and swim, too.
Drunk Elephant D-Bronzi Anti-Pollution Sunshine Serum ($36) – I love summer, but I actually hate to tan — at least, I hate what tanning does to my skin (especially my face and chest). In my teens and early twenties, I was a tan-a-holic, but now, I care about things like sun spots and aging…so I try to abstain from frying my face entirely. D-Bronzi is a two-for-oner: it replenishes the skin while also adding a golden hue. I mix it with my moisturizer to give myself a sun-kissed look without the sun. CosRx BHA Blackhead Power Liquid ($22) – Summer heats means my skin goes from dehydrated to full-out teenage acne in hours. It’s truly frustrating. I’ve been trying to find anti-acne products that don’t dry out or strip my skin. I’m liking this Blackhead Power Liquid, although I don’t use it over my entire face, just around the nose and on the hairline. It does contain ...