Grooming

The 7 Summer Skin Care Essentials

Hot days and UV rays mean you need to update your skincare routine for summer. Here are some options for re-stocking your bathroom this season.

Lab Series Grooming Oil labseries

Because a beard can feel a little like wearing a sweater on your face when it’s sweltering, this season requires frequent shearing. Keep everything smooth and soft even when shaving daily with this ultra-conditioning shave oil.

$35, LabSeries.com.

Omorovicza Magic Moisture Mist

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Whether on a plane or spending a day on the beach, skin hydration is non-negotiable. For a quick fix, stash this liquid moisturizer, stocked with naturally healing and emollient essential oils, in a tote and whip it out whenever the need for instant nourishment arises.

$95, Omorovicza.com.

Aesop ‘In Two Minds’ Collection

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It’s normal for skin to be confused in the summer thanks to rainforest-like humidity levels, which can make oil production spike around the middle of the face while the perimeter remains unbothered. This collection is specifically designed to meet the needs of combination skin by stabilizing sebum while lightly hydrating parched spots.

$33-60, Aesop.com.

Verso Enzyme Peel

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Slough off dull, dead skin cells, beach sand, and a day’s worth of SPF with this enzyme and acid peel. Just limit use to a couple times a week to avoid heightening sensitivity to UV.

$90, Barneys.com.

La Prairie White Caviar Crème Extraordinaire

laprairieIt’s a given that the next few months will involve increased sunshine, but that means taking precautions to avoid seeing spots and other discoloration on the face. Beyond taking preventative measures, this powerful brightening cream harnesses a high-tech ingredient called Lumidose to target any darkness or unevenness.

$695, LaPrairie.com.

Sisley Hydra-Global Serum Anti-Aging Hydration Booster

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Between soaking up aging UV rays, sitting on windswept beaches, and skyrocketing mercury, summer can overwhelm the skin. Create a soothing buffer to help take the brunt of trauma by slathering this free-radical-fighting serum on before facing the day.

$270, Sisley-Paris.com.

Kiehl’s Powerful-Strength Line- Reducing Concentrate

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Prolonged sun exposure is the biggest cause of wrinkles and other signs of early aging. This fast-absorbing serum is ripe with two types of Vitamin C, which work simultaneously to fight visible lines while smoothing out and regulating skin texture.

$62, Kiehls.com.