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My Summer Skincare Switch-Up: Glow, SPF & Light Coverage Must-Haves

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Mia
Summer changes everything about my skincare and makeup routine—lighter textures, real sun protection, and products that help me feel confident even in the heat. This is my go-to list for glowing, healthy skin all summer long: from my favorite SPF (th...
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SPF for Face That Feels Like Skincare

I’m super picky with face sunscreens—these feel light, non-greasy, and layer perfectly under makeup without breaking me out.
 
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Hydrating, affordable, and doesn’t pill—my most repurchased SPF of 2024.
Day Dew Sunscreen
 
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I pack this in my beach bag always
Sheer Touch Lotion SPF 30
 
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My favourite face sunscreen! Always repurchasing, I have sensitive skin and this doesn't trigger any acne or reaction.
Supergoop! Mineral Sheerscreen SPF 30
 
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My budget-friendly hero for summer—this SPF 55 feels like nothing on my skin, absorbs instantly, and leaves no white cast. I reapply it mid‑day without messing up my makeup!
Ultra Sheer® Dry-Touch Non-Comedogenic Sunscreen Lotion
 
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I trust this one even under makeup—it feels like a lightweight serum but protects like a shield.
Anthelios UV Pro-Sport Sunscreen SPF 50
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Body Sunscreens & Tanning Oils

These are my go-to body picks for full protection, hydrated skin, and that healthy sun-kissed glow I love all summer.
 
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This one smells like a summer dream—think creamy coconut and warm sand—and it protects with SPF 50 while giving your skin a gorgeous glow. I never hit the beach without it!
Rio Radiance™ SPF 50 Body Lotion
 
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This one protects and helps me tan faster—my beach bag essential.
NIVEA SUN Protect & Bronze Oil SPF 30 Spray
 
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I love this marmelada! It gives a gorgeous sheen and smells like summer.
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This one leaves your skin soft, not sticky.
SPF 50+ Fragrance Free Body Sunscreen Lotion

Glow-Boosting Skin & Body Products

When I want my skin to catch the light and look fresh, these glow essentials bring the radiance without ever feeling heavy.
 
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This gives my skin that bronze-y wet glow—perfect for summer nights.
GlowMotions Glow Oil - Shimmer Body Bronzer
 
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Just one drop mixed with my cream = a healthy, sun-kissed glow without sun damage.
D-Bronzi™ Bronzing Drops with Peptides
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Super hydrating serum that keeps my skin plump under any makeup.
The INKEY UK List Polyglutamic Acid Serum 30ml
 
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This dry oil is pure summer luxury—just a few drops give my skin that golden, sunlit glow without feeling greasy.
Huile Prodigieuse® Or 50 ml

Lightweight Summer Coverage

On hot days, I skip the full glam and stick with light, breathable products that even out my skin while keeping it natural and glowy.
 
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It evens out my skin but still lets it breathe—and it has built-in SPF!
Slip Tint – Lightweight Tinted Moisturizer with Mineral Zinc SPF 35 and Hyaluronic Acid
 
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This gives glow, coverage, and protection in one step—no cakey feeling.
CC+ Nude Glow Lightweight Foundation SPF 40 | IT Cosmetics
 
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My go-to on hot days when I want a little coverage but zero fuss.
Maybelline Fit Me Tinted Moisturizer, Natural Coverage, Face Makeup, 330, 1 fl. oz.

Perfumes & Body Mists That Smell Like Summer

These are the scents I reach for when I want to feel like it’s golden hour by the ocean—warm, fresh, and totally summer in a bottle.
 
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Warm, coconut-vanilla vibes—this is summer in a bottle.
Cheirosa 62™ Perfume Mist
 
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Soft and sultry, this one turns heads every time.
Fragrance Mist
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Fresh, green, and elegant—perfect for breezy evenings.
Good Girl Blush Body Mist
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This is one of my favorite perfumes!!! I love it! It smells very good and is strong but not too much! And has the perfect elegant smell!
Miss Dior Eau de Parfum
 
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I am in love with this fragrance. It is light, not overly floral and yet intoxicating all at the same time.
Paradoxe Eau de Parfum with White Musk & Amber
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Obsessed with this perfume!!
Vanilla Sex Eau de Parfum Fragrance
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