My Summer Skincare Must Haves

I don’t change my skincare too much from season to season, but one thing I tend to do during the summer is go lighter when it comes to my skincare (and even makeup).

While I do wear sunscreen year round, I really focus on sun protection during the warmer months when I am outside more. Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen and Tula Protect + Glow Daily Sunscreen (use code MOMMYINHEELS for 15% off) are what I reach for the most. Applying it is a part of my skincare/makeup routine-after moisturizer, before primer!

I also like to exfoliate a bit more too. For some reason I feel like my skin gets dirtier when I am outdoors more so I like a good, gritty cleanser. I have been love this Kiehl’s Exfoliating Cleanser and also this Enzyme scrub as well! Both work wonders and give my skin that deep clean I crave after being outside or at the pool all day. I will still use these year round, but I feel like I tend to use them less in the winter!

Since I do like to focus on exfoliation, a good, daily, gentle cleanser like Tula’s Cult Classic gets the job done. It’s gentle yet cleansing! (MOMMYINHEELS code applies here too)

I am always on a mission to lighten my melasma, but during the summer months I tend to just try and keep it under control rather than trying to completely eliminate or lessen (since I am out in the sun so much). I save the intense lightening/brightening for the winter months usually! I love this Dark Spot Toner and most recently this First Aid Beauty Dark Spot Serum.

I tend to have combination skin, depending on the time of year and a multitude of other reasons, so I like to use a lightweight moisturizer during the summer. I want to keep my skin hydrated without looking greasy or oily. I have been using this Brightening Gel Creme for a few months now and love the way it makes my skin feel!

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