Summer Begins in 24 Days—24 Beauty Products in the "I Absolutely Need This" Category

      Shop in Shop is a monthly feature that highlights the newest arrivals, seasonal trends, and styles from our preferred brands and retailers. With only 24 days left until summer, who’s keeping track? I've been making updates to my beauty routine for weeks, replacing my heavy moisturizers with SPF hybrids, digging my highlighters out of storage, and bringing my body shimmers to the front of my cabinet. Summer represents more than just a season—it's a way of life. It’s that time of year when my makeup feels lighter, my outfits are simpler, and my skin is at its most hydrated. I'm focusing on four brands that consistently deliver, especially during the warmer months. I've compiled 24 products that help me reach my summer goals of looking tan, glowing, and hydrated. Below, you'll discover body oils, SPF, nail polish, lip plumper, and more.

      (Image credit: @annadzhenderson, @sandrashehab, @nikki.chwatt) Vacation is rightly praised as “the world's best smelling sunscreen.” One sniff of any Vacation product can whisk you away to a tropical paradise. Don’t let the heavenly scents distract from their effectiveness. The brand combines proven ingredients with fantastic scents and shimmering finishes to create optimal SPF.

      Vacation

      “Grand Cuvée” Shimmer Oil SPF 30

      Vacation

      "Vacation" by Vacation® Perfumed Body Mist

      Vacation

      "After Sun" by Vacation® Gel Eau de Toilette

      Vacation

      Classic Whip SPF 50

      Vacation

      Orange Gelée® SPF 30

      (Image credit: @fridacashflow, @symphanisoto, @alyssabrascia) I use Tower28 all year long, but it’s a brand I particularly favor in the summer. Their products are lightweight, refreshing, and strike the perfect balance between skincare and makeup. My skin craves the SOS Rescue spray post-workout, and my summer beauty routine isn’t complete without a touch of the matte powder blush.

      Tower 28 Beauty

      ShineOn Plumping Lip Jelly

      Tower 28 Beauty

      SOS Rescue Spray

      Tower 28 Beauty

      SunnyDays™ Tinted SPF 30

      Tower 28 Beauty

      GetSet® Matte Powder Blush

      Tower 28 Beauty

      OneLiner® Lip Liner

      Tower 28 Beauty

      SOS Rescue + Relief Body Wash

      A quick search of "SHEGLAM" on TikTok reveals numerous viral videos showcasing how easy it is to achieve full glam without overspending. Whether it's the signature liquid blush or the popular peel-off lip stain, people rave about the highly pigmented, stylish, and budget-friendly collection. Did I mention none of these products exceed $6?

      SHEGLAM

      Hideaway Full-Coverage Concealer in Nutmeg

      SHEGLAM

      Stay Inked Waterproof Eyeliner Pen in Black

      SHEGLAM

      Dream Touch Bronzer in Golden Sun

      SHEGLAM

      Brows on Demand 2-In-1 Brow Pencil in Ebony

      SHEGLAM

      Camera on Blurring Waterproof Setting Spray

      SHEGLAM

      Fall in Line Peel Off Lip Liner Stain in Pinky Promise

      Let’s also remember the stores that sparked our passion for beauty. Did anyone else head straight for the makeup section at CVS as a child? These days, I rely on CVS for my self-care necessities, which typically include nail polish, face masks, and hair products. Browse through their website, and I assure you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the number of fantastic brands you recognize and love.

      OPI

      Nail Lacquer in Machu Peachu

      Loops

      Dream Sleep Slugging Mask

      Beauty of Joseon

      Glow Deep Serum

      Hero Cosmetics

      Mighty Patch Original Acne Patch

      Olaplex

      No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo

      Olaplex

      No.5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner