7 beauty essentials for a sun-soaked summer vibe

Let the preparations begin
When one thinks of summer essentials, our minds are immediately catapulted into fantasies of scantily-clad warm-weather wardrobes, coupled with excessive amounts of lip gloss and shimmering body bronzer à la Rihanna on vacation (#neverforget).
We’ve already prepared ourselves for the influx of party invitations by getting the lowdown on all the party season makeup and party season hair looks, and we’ve even considered glitter extensions thanks to the fairy hair trend.
But what about the beauty products one just can’t live without in the summer months?
We’ve done the hard yards and sussed out all of your SPF and hydration needs (plus a very necessary pedi hack) to ensure you have the best damn summer of your lives. Don’t worry, we got you sis.
Here are seven summer essentials to make the most of the season ahead.







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Briar is a Content Producer at BEAUTYcrew. Her 'down for anything' attitude has resulted in more than a handful of hair transformations, and she doesn't mind being used as a guinea pig for the industry's most unusual products and treatments. Her work has also appeared on Girlfriend and beautyheaven.