If you’re headed to an overseas holiday or to a nearby resort for a pool and beach weekend, having a few favorite things at hand is of course paramount. I have my special part of the closet reserved just for this, knowing I’m going to add a few “gotta have it” updates for the new season. I mean…I’m only human. Here are a few worthy beachy upgrades as well as climate sensitive skin suggestions that should put a bounce in your step. I’m skipping into summer for sure.
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Trying to stay moisturized and not have a shiny face is a summer chore. Enter Germaine de Capuccini’s oil-free HydroMattifying Gel-Cream. I especially love this at dinner, when you need intense after-sun hydration but don’t want to look like a gleaming lighthouse from across the room. This amazing product can even be used over another serum/ moisturizer if you tend to be dry after an intense sun day ($60). germainedecapuccini.com/us_en
CellMen is next level men’s skincare. At first awakening, CellUltra Eye Serum-XT erases the night before with its cool rollerball serum ($235). Wash N’ Shave provides a refreshed, alcohol-free, aeriated one-step cleanse ’n’ shave ($135). Don’t let her steal your CellLift Lotion Essence as a first step skincare item ($294). Face Ultra provides intense hydration and firmness ($365). With a vial a day, UltraCell IntensiveXT is a super potent 24-day skin renewal reset treatment ($1,270). cellcosmet.com
Sunburn and redness are genderless. Once these Shiseido super sumptuous Ultimate Sun Protector treatments touch your skin, you’ll know just how good this feels. Lotion Mineral SPF 60+ ($26-$52); Lotion SPF 60+ with algae extract and licorice root ($26-$94); and Urban Environment Oil-Free Sunscreen SPF 42 has a plumping hyaluronic acid ($39-$90). shiseido.com
Want to quickly stimulate collagen, enhance radiance and promote a tightening lift with no down time? (The answer is “yes”). The coveted Quadthera Titan also swiftly counteracts texture, uneven tone (spots) and fine lines with regular use. This professionalgrade ultrasound device has a titanium head, offers five modes and four-level frequency and is completely safe for daily use. This is an easy-to-use device for face, neck and undereye remedy in five-to-ten minutes that travels extraordinarily well ($1,200). quadthera.us
Now that our manly skin is safely and luxuriously protected, let’s safeguard our feet. SWIMS allows you to seamlessly go from swimming to surfside luncheon, wrapping your feet in the chicest of ways with the super stylish Braided Lace Loafer ($178) designed with ventilated drainage and a cushioned, algae-based footbed. Nice! swims.com
But what will carry our new favorite necessities? Handmade in England, The Commuter updates the classic duffle with clever pockets, external phone/passport zip and a padded laptop sleeve, as well as a detachable waterproof clutch for trunks or grooming products. Both flexible and sturdy, you’ll arrive in style ($1,400). BennettWinch.com
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Providing both a stunning entrance and a wide-brimmed sun shield is the oversized Sunny Striped Toyo Sunhat, complete with a discreet size adjuster internally for windy days ($395). eugeniakim.com
Don’t do sun or facial sunscreens but still want some protection? Crème Defense - Age Protective Day Cream + UV-A is a transformative age-protective day cream enriched with Alga Nori—a naturally powerful sunlight radiation protector ingredient without the chemicals ($205). chateliercosmetics.com
Make room for this unique, go everywhere skin defense compact: velo [c] 7-In-1 Guardian Balm nourishes, repairs and protects as a water-free powdered balm. Deluxe! ($98). velo [x] 8-In-1 Defending Supraserum is a multifunctional powerhouse ($150). Bring the spa tech home with Spirulite Multiactive Solid Mask, using embedded loofah fibers into the calendula and spirulina extract cleansing bars ($87). ayuna.co
Vivier is a top-shelf pharmaceutical that excels with mature skin. QuintiSerum is a rare antioxidant combo of 15% Vitamin C + Vitamin E + Peptides to fix, well, everything ($276). GrenzCine Face boosts collagen production, increases elasticity and thickens the skin ($292). CRÈME 47 is a luxe, cream-based concentrate that rejuvenates with 47 key pharma-grade ingredients ($399). vivierskin.com
Need to slim down on beauty packing? The Absolute: Complete Collection offers a pre-packaged month of superlative skincare with Intense Renewal Serum, Active Replenishing Moisturizer, Rejuvenation Night Balm, Nourishing Lift Oil and Restoring Eye Cream (30 doses x 5; $1,550) noblepanacea.com
Don’t skimp on selftanners if you want streakfree, lightweight and buildable color. Dior Solar Radiant & Glowing Skincare Set is The Self-Tanning Drops, The Sublimating Oil and The Self-Tanning Gel (set; $236). DIOR.com
Summer is the absolute best. As always, protect yourself and enjoy.
