The Best essence Products for a Hot Girl Summer

It’s summer so that means it’s time for a makeup vibe shift. This season’s mood is confident and unleashing that girl. Call it hot girl summer but you know the vibe. It’s less about looks and more about owning your energy, from skincare to a little sparkle. We’ll show you the handful of products you’ll need to own your summer beauty. Think minimal yet powerful and playful and flirty. From the perfect summer spritz to beautifully bronzed and radiant skin, we’ve got all your Hot Girl Summer makeup needs covered below.

Glow on, Girl!

If the latest season of Love Island has taught us anything, it’s that bronzed skin is a hot girl summer necessity. Faux glows are where it’s at, and the best way to get yours is with bronzing drops. Add a few drops to your moisturizer or foundation for an instant bronzed glow that looks natural. You can even apply it directly to your skin for bolder benefits. Thanks to nourishing jojoba oil, this formula scores a perfect 10 on hydration.

Pick Your Summer Spritz

Summer is the ideal time to take a break from your signature perfume and lighten up with a fresh new spritz. Since body mists are lighter and more refreshing, they’re the perfect hot girl summer beauty pick because you can toss them in your bag for mid-day or evening spritzes. The hardest choice is choosing which scent is best for you. Just like perfume, it’s helpful to get to know the four main fragrance types and which ones you naturally gravitate to: gourmand, sweet, floral and citrus. Once you find your fragrant fit, mist this on your skin after moisturizing to extend its wear. And remember, scents settle so give them all a try to see which one you like best (and get the most compliments from!). For a unique-to-you scent, try mixing and matching the below scents.

Viva Vanilla

Top notes: Velvet Plum, Sugared Violet. Heart notes: Vanilla Orchid, Amber. Base notes: Vanilla, Sandalwood

Caramel Crush

Top notes: Pistachio, Almond Heart notes: Heliotrope, Jasmine, Sea salt. Base notes: Caramel, Vanilla, Powdery, Balsamic sandalwood

Lychee Lagoon

Top notes: Lychee, Dragonfruit, Apricot Heart notes: Pink jasmine, Hibiscus, White lily Base notes: Musk, Sea salt, Oakmoss, Vanilla  

Zesty Citrus

Top notes: Orange, Mandarin, Melon, Lemon, Pineapple (Citrus). Heart notes: Freesia, Violet, Rose water. Base notes: Musk, Amber, Vanilla

Try a Hot Girl Summer Lip and Cheek Tint

That golden-hour, sun-kissed look can be yours with a lip and cheek tint in a warm and seasonal hue. This formula is elite because it gives your skin the perfect summery stain in just a few swipes. We love a multitasking product and this one is also long-lasting and super versatile. For the ultimate hot summer girl vibe, try shades Coral Sunset or Peachy Vibes – the baddest and boldest colors of the season.

Unleash your Radiance

Highlighter is a hot girl summer BFF for obvious reasons, and that’s giving luminous skin. Skin that shimmers and glows yet looks natural is possible with this nude highlighter. The baked formula packs an ultra-fine shimmer to give your skin the ultimate glow up. It works on every skin tone and catches the summer sunlight perfectly. Try dusting it on your décolleté for next-level luminosity!