I’m shamelessly high-maintenance with my beauty regimen. 10-step skincare. Daily at-home blowouts. Full makeup and eyeshadow—to the office. But, every year, summer makes a point to rearrange my routine completely. Humidity undermines my heat styling. Tinted sunscreen pushes out even the best foundations. And achieving a glowy tan takes up the majority of my attention. For three months, I become an easy, breezy, I’ll-be-ready-in-10-minutes type of girl.
Such a dramatic pivot isn’t doable without a large Sephora haul filled with summer beauty staples. So, just before hopping on a plane and heading off to a tropical island for a week's time, I stopped by the beauty retailer to stock up on the essentials. I needed slick-back hair sticks and body oil for beach days; glowy blushes and clear brow gel for dinners outside; aloe and soothing moisturizers to keep my skin hydrated after the sun.
