Baby, it’s hot outside! When that hot sun is beating down on you, the last thing you need is anything heavy weighing on your body. Light is right, fresh and airy is the way to go as far as any products you put on your skin in the withering heat. Here are a few beauty essentials for both men and women that will keep you from feeling like a melted mess!
Becca Aqua Luminous Perfecting Foundation is light, luminous and buildable to whatever coverage you need, weightless, nice range of shades. Sephora, $44
Badrick’s Da Balm Beard Balm is an antibacterial beard cleanser that helps to get rid of all of the traces of gross stuff that they’re exposed to daily. It not only kills microscopic critters but softens beards as well. Amazon, $20
Drunk Elephant B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Gel will protect and moisturize against such summer bullies as dry heat and sun exposure. The lightweight and soothing formula contains B5 vitamin, ceramides that hydrates parched skin and gets it ready for makeup or not. Sephora, $52
Philips Norelco OneBlade Trimmer & Shaver is easy breezy like summer and if you’re looking for a quick way to lay those stubby facial hairs to rest, guys, this is it! Amazon, $35
Milk Makeup Oil Lip Stain moisturizes and offers a sheer hint of color that stays on all day. It is a vegan formula that contains vitamin E and other nourishing oils. Layer it for a more dramatic look, if you must. Milkmakeup.com, $18
Jo Malone Wood, Sage and Sea Salt is light yet manly, earthy and reminiscent of fresh air with sea salt and spray. JoMalone.com, $135
Tory Burch’s Just Like Heaven has notes of hyacinth, heliotrope and tonka bean absolute that will leave you smelling like a beautiful bouquet from that special man. Sephora, $108