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The It Girl Edit: 20 Summer 2025 Beauty Essentials You Need In Your Bag Right Now

Hot girl summer is officially in full swing, and you know what that means — sun-soaked selfies, last-minute beach trips, music festivals every other weekend, and of course… a glam game that never melts off. Whether you’re touching up in the back of an Uber, reapplying SPF at your pool party, or going full beat for a rooftop date night, these beauty MVPs are here to keep you looking flawless all season long.

From viral TikTok picks to celeb-approved staples, we’ve rounded up 20 beauty, skincare, and hair products that are just as iconic as your summer plans.

Scroll on, screenshot, and add to cart — your beauty bag glow-up starts now.

Urban Decay

Urban Decay

All Nighter Waterproof Makeup Setting Spray

$36

If your makeup plans to stay up later than you do, this is the setting spray for you. With 16-hour staying power, waterproof magic, and a skin-smoothing finish, it’s basically your makeup’s ride-or-die. Festivals, heatwaves, all-nighters? Urban Decay understood the assignment.

Revolution Beauty

Revolution Beauty 

Revolution Skin Silk Radiant Satin Serum Foundation

$10.50 $14

This TikTok-loved foundation is giving “your skin but glowier.” With light-medium coverage, hyaluronic acid, and a soft satin finish, this bottle is made to keep you looking fresh, dewy, and never cakey. Oh, and it comes in 40 inclusive shades. We love a serve.

ColourPop

ColourPop 

HydraPop Trios

$18 $24

Gloss it, stain it, slay it. These hydrating lip stains deliver a juicy pop of color and a long-lasting tint without drying you out. With Squalane, Guava, and Lychee Extract, your lips will stay plush, hydrated, and smooch-ready all day long.

Too Faced Cosmetics

Too Faced

Ribbon Wrapped Lash Mascara

$29

We’re talking 24 hours of drama — no falsies needed. This innovative formula wraps each lash for major length, separation, and curl. It’s the lash extension effect, minus the appointment.

Sunnee Bae

Sunnee Bae

BAEside Sea Sculpt Contour Wand

$19

Self-tanner meets sculpted cheekbones. This sun-kissed contour wand doubles as a no-makeup bronzer and glow enhancer, packed with moringa, kelp, and blue-green algae for a radiant, nourished look. Beach, please!

Neutrogena

Neutrogena 

Sun Rescue After Sun Rehydrating Spray for Sensitive Skin

$13.97

Too much sun? No stress. This vegan, hyaluronic-infused spray instantly soothes dry, sun-exposed skin — and helps prevent peeling. The lightweight, non-sticky formula is like aloe’s cooler, trendier sister.

TiZO

TiZO

Mineral Stick Tinted

$32.50

SPF, but make it on-the-go and cute. This tinted mineral stick adds a subtle glow while shielding you from the sun. Plus, it’s free from fragrances, dyes, and harsh chemicals — perfect for sensitive skin baddies.

SKYLAR

SKYLAR

Scent Screen Mist

$25

Perfume meets SPF = summer slay. This lightweight mist protects your skin from UV damage and smells like a daydream, all while layering beautifully over body shimmer and makeup. Festival-approved and skin-safe!

Emi Jay

Emi Jay

Big Effing Clip in Cherry Polka Dot

$36

This viral hair clip is big, bold, and built to hold. It’s cute enough for brunch, strong enough for your post-pilates bun, and honestly… the aesthetic just eats.

Alastin Skincare

Alastin Skincare

HydraTint Pro Mineral Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 36

$79

Your summer skin, but airbrushed. This tinted SPF offers sheer coverage, glow, and serious sun protection, all in one lightweight layer. We love a skincare/makeup hybrid that multitasks harder than we do.

Haus Labs by Lady Gaga

Haus Labs by Lady Gaga

Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-Puffing Concealer

$32

Lady Gaga didn’t come to play. This hydrating, de-puffing concealer visibly blurs, brightens, and corrects — and actually reduces puffiness over time. You can fake 8 hours of sleep in one swipe.

Tatcha

Tatcha

The Dewy Milk Moisturizer

$64

If your skin could order a matcha latte, it would ask for this. With Japanese purple rice, zinc hyaluronate, and green tea extract, this milky moisturizer is your ticket to long-lasting, glass-skin glow.

delilah

Delilah

Wake Up Radiant Hydrating Skin & Makeup Mist

$48

One spritz = instant ✨main character✨ energy. This fine mist brightens, hydrates, and sets your makeup — whether you’re a glow-getter or just need a midday pick-me-up. Smells like fresh start energy.

Tarte Cosmetics

Tarte Cosmetics

#trippinwithtarte Amazonian clay palette

$49

This palette is a passport to paradise. With wearable neutrals, beachy brights, and buttery textures, it’s perfect for vacay vibes and everyday glam alike. Tarte girl summer is a thing.

Charlotte Tilbury

Charlotte Tilbury

Unreal Blush Healthy Glow Stick in Rosy Glow

$42

We’re blushing just looking at this. Charlotte’s latest stick is skincare-infused, ridiculously blendable, and leaves behind a lit-from-within summer flush. Choose your glow — beach day, golden hour, or Ibiza sunset?

Mermade Hair

Mermade Hair

Air Curl

$76

Heat damage? Couldn’t be us. This air-powered styler curls your hair using airflow instead of extreme heat. Soft waves, big volume, and zero breakage? Sounds like a summer hair essential.

SHYY Beauty

SHHY Beauty

Detangling Brush

$7

This under-$10 hero glides through curls, coils, and knots without the ouch. Whether your hair is wet, dry, or somewhere in between, this flexi-brush gets the job done and looks cute doing it.

Osier

Osier

Brighter Days Vitamin C Serum Daily Tone & Texture Treatment

$54 $64.99

This serum = the brightening bestie your skincare routine has been waiting for. With 3% Vitamin C and plant-based squalane, it smooths tone, hydrates deeply, and helps you achieve that “I drink green juice” glow.

Morphe

Morphe 

Bake & Set Setting Powder

$15

Bake your face like the beauty icon you are. This lightweight, talc-free powder smooths texture, minimizes shine, and locks your glam in place for up to 16 hours. Blurring? Yes. Ashy? Never.

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  • Juliet Schroder

    Juliet is the founder and executive producer/host of Celeb Secrets and Celeb Secrets Country. When not reporting on the latest news in pop culture and country music, she enjoys traveling, spending time with friends and family, watching sports and exploring the latest fashion trends. Juliet holds a B.S. in marketing from St. John's University.

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Juliet is the founder and executive producer/host of Celeb Secrets and Celeb Secrets Country. When not reporting on the latest news in pop culture and country music, she enjoys traveling, spending time with friends and family, watching sports and…

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