I’m not messing around when it comes to summer 2025. I want to go to the beach, travel, and savor my vacation time. So, even though it’s only April, I’m already in planning mode. I’m bookmarking flights, searching for the best stays, and preparing my beauty routine.
That last one might seem random, but as Who What Wear’s resident beauty editor, I take beauty and wellness seriously. I already made a list in my notes app of all the possible products I’ll need, from highly effective SPFS to beach-inspired body mists and multi-tasking makeup products. I also already scoured Ulta’s website and added all of the products from my list (as well as a few extras) into my shopping cart. Why Ulta, you ask? It’s simple. I can shop for drugstore heroes and luxury favorites at the same time. So, yeah, my shopping is pretty much sorted, and my OOO request is incoming. Ahead, see my complete beauty & wellness haul.
Skincare
Kiehl’s Since 1851
Better Screen Uv Serum Sunscreen SPF 50+
This is my face sunscreen of choice. It offers SPF50+ protection, and it’s spiked with collagen peptides that help protect against sun damage and visibly correct existing signs of aging. So, basically, it’s an SPF and anti-aging serum in one. As for the texture, it’s milky and lightweight, so it sinks into my skin like a dream. It also plays well with makeup. There’s a 100% chance I’m stocking up on it before summer vacation starts.
Vacation
Classic Lotion SPF 30 Sunscreen
This is my body sunscreen of choice. Vacation’s Classic Lotion SPF 30 smells like summer, bottled. In fact, when I know I’ll be wearing it, I purposely skip perfume (that’s how good it is). Plus, thanks to a whole host of good-for-skin ingredients—coconut oil, aloe, banana extract, niacinamide, and vitamin E—I know my skin is getting some much-needed TLC.
Kopari Beauty
Golden Sunglaze Sheer Body Mist Sunscreen SPF 50
Here’s another body sunscreen I added to my cart because it’s basically made for a scorching summer vacation. The non-aerosol mist offers organic SPF 50 protection, while ethically sourced mica offers the glowiest, juiciest, most sun-kissed look. It’s giving golden goddess vibes. The fact that it also contains hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, and vitamin E is just a bonus. So is its guava scent.
Makeup
IT Cosmetics
CC+ Nude Glow Lightweight Foundation + Glow Serum With SPF 40
When I’m on vacation, I can’t deal with traditional foundations. I want easy, one-step results from a glowy, multi-tasking product. That’s why I’m stocking up on It Cosmetics’ CC+ Nude Glow Foundation + Serum. It has a 90% skincare formula (think niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, green tea extract, and extra sun protection) and a medium-coverage, glow-boosting finish. Yep, I’m tossing one in my bag.
L’Oréal
Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer
I don’t usually wear concealer on vacation—only if I’m going out to get dinner and drinks and I want to disguise my dark circles. In that case, I’ll use L’Oréal Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer. I like that it’s waterproof, so sweat and humidity don’t stand a chance.
FENTY BEAUTY
Match Stix Contour Skinstick
Sculpted skin is a must. For that, I’ll rely on an oldie but a goodie—Fenty’s Match Stix Contour Stick. The shades are on-point and look so natural on the skin. The creamy formula is easy to work with, too.
Physicians Formula
Murumuru Butter Bronzer
Because I want a vacation glow without the sun damage, I’ll warm up my skin with this iconic drugstore bronzer. The silky, pressed powder looks so natural on the skin. Don’t take my word for it. Sofia Richie-Grainge is also a fan of it. She calls it one of her “secret faves.”
Revolution Beauty
Blush Icon Palette
I’m a blush girl, so I like options when I travel, hence the reason I always pack a blush palette rather than individual shade. This new palette from Revolution Beauty contains everything I need—a cream, matte, and shimmer blush (the latter can double as a highlighter in a pinch).
Charlotte Tilbury
Pillow Talk Beauty Soulmates Brighten & Blush Powder Palette
I also love Charlotte Tilbury’s Pillow Talk Beauty Soulmates Palette. It houses the brand’s Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder next to the Pillow Talk Matte Blush for a bright, flushed, and blurred complexion. It’s a foolproof combo. And can we talk about that packaging? I think it’s so charming.
Charlotte Tilbury
Lip Cheat Lip Liner – Pillow Talk Fair
I’m loyal to my new favorite lip combo, so there’s no chance I’d leave it behind when I go on vacation. It starts with Charlotte Tilbury’s Lip Cheat Lip Liner (I use the shade Pillow Talk – Fair).
Charlotte Tilbury
Pillow Talk Big Lip Plumpgasm Plumping Lip Gloss
The second part of the lip combo is Charlotte Tilbury’s Pillow Talk Big Lip Plumpgasm Lip Gloss. It has a super shiny yet non-sticky finish, and a cooling, plumping effect. I swear this enhances my lips like nothing else. I always get compliments when I wear it.
e.l.f. Cosmetics
Glow Reviver Lip Oil
Here’s a budget-friendly lip product that I can stash in my beach bag. The foolproof lip oil offers a sheer tint of color and glass-like shine, while actually boosting your lips’ natural color. It’s also moisturizing and non-stick—the perfect combo.
Essence
Lash Princess False Lash Effect Waterproof Mascara
I never wear waterproof mascara because it’s such a pain to remove, but on vacation, I’m a different person, okay? I need a waterproof formula so my lashes can hold up to sweating, swimming, and high humidity. This affordable, lengthening one is my favorite.
Fragrance
OUAI
Travel Size St. Barts Hair and Body Mist
There’s only one fragrance I’ll wear on summer vacation this year, and that’s OUAI’s St. Barts Hair & Body Mist. With notes of dragon fruit, orange blossom, tuberose, and musk, it’s literally a luxurious, tropical vacation in a bottle.
Wellness & Body Care
Bondi Sands
Salon Quality Self Tanning Foam
Remember how I said I wanted a nice, sun-kissed glow without the sun damage? This is how I’m going to get it. I’ve used Bondi Sands Self Tanning Foam for years, and I won’t stop now. It’s one of the only formulas that delivers natural-looking, even, and streak-free color every damn time.
billie
Malibu Razor Starter Kit
Whether I’m shaving my legs, underarms, or bikini area, I almost always use Billie’s Malibu Razor. It gets rid of unwanted hair without causing too much irritation or ingrown hairs, and the handle’s bright, summery color combo is too cute.
Truly
Coco Cloud Whipped Shave Butter
I love Truly Beauty’s body and personal care products. The Coco Cloud Whipped Shave Butter is included. The coconut milk-infused formula protects the skin from razor burn and prevents ingrown hairs caused by friction. It smells incredible and gives me the closest shave and silkiest skin. Coco Cloud indeed.
Fur
Ingrown Eliminator Serum Rollerball
Despite all of my precautionary measures, the odd ingrown hair is destined to pop up. When it does, this is my secret weapon. The formula uses willow bark extract, witch hazel, aloe, and aloe to penetrate the pore, reduce redness, and provide anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory effects, so the ingrown hair won’t stick around. And the rollerball makes precise application easy.
Saltair
Nourishing Body Oil – Salt Water Vanilla
Saltair products are so good, so please, don’t sleep on them. Take this body oil for example. It contains a whole host of good-for-skin oils including moringa, kukui, cacay, and sea buckthorn to nourish the skin with fatty acids and antioxidants. Oh, and the scent, Salt Water Vanilla, is incredible. Notes of vanilla, sea salt, and creamy sandalwood are warm and alluring.
Earth Therapeutics
Gua Sha Massage Body Tool
I’m planning on pairing the Saltair Body Oil with this body gua sha tool. Apply body lotion or oil, and gently scraping the tool up the limbs. It stimulates circulation, encourages lymphatic drainage, and eases muscle tension. Talk about the perfect tool for summertime self-care.
Lemme
Debloat: Daily Digestive Gummies
On vacation, I don’t necessarily try to eat healthy or monitor my diet, and admittedly, I tend to ingest a lot more alcohol than I normally do. That’s a recipe for bloating and an angry gut. That’s why I’m going to pack these Lemme Debloat: Daily Digestive Gummies in my carry-on. They contain two clinically-studied probiotics and a prebiotic to support digestion, promote a healthy gut, and support the immune system.
Moon Juice
Mini Dew Electrolyte + Mineral Supplement – Pomelo Grapefruit
Add more alcohol than usual to long days spent in the sun, and dehydration can happen. Moon Juice’s Mini Dew Electrolyte + Mineral Supplement is the fix. It contains pink salt electroytes and minerals for increased hydration. With two flavors to choose from—Pomelo Grapefruit and Watermelon—it’s a delight to drink.
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