Bikini? Check. Sunnies? Check. All your worries? You can leave those at the door! When it comes to planning and packing for your summer vacay, we’re taking only the beauty essentials with us—aka multitaskers that make looking hot and unbothered easy. Don’t worry, we’ve included the best summer travel companions in July’s travel-worthy Glam Bag Choice product picks, so all you have to do is lock down your Choice product from 6/24–6/26.
Curious about what you might get next month, check out our August's Glam Bag Choice Spoilers. If you’re looking for a basic how-to guide for your Choice experience, Glam Bag Choice 101 has all the deets you need.
Members who signed up for a Glam Bag in July might get to choose from these products:
Nothing puts a damper on your summer hairstyles faster than sweat and humidity. This no-heat-required styling cream is designed to work on air-dried strands to lock in your hair’s natural texture while fighting frizz for up to 24 hours. Hello, perfectly tousled beach waves! Plus, yuzu and plum oils add some shine and softness to damaged strands, so your hair looks healthy and feels nourished, too.
Soft and silky-smooth skin is a must during bikini season, so of course we had to include this best-selling body scrub. Fans of this top-rated exfoliator rave about its ability to buff away stubborn dead skin cells, acne, keratosis pilaris (aka KP), and redness without irritating or drying out your skin. That’s all thanks to two different types of exfoliators (glycolic acid and pumice particles) that help slough away rough and flaky skin, plus soothing witch hazel and niacinamide to help brighten dark marks. Pro tip: Use this all over before applying self-tanner for a smooth and streakless application.
PSA: Nothing dulls glowy, luminous skin faster than sun damage. When it comes to protecting your radiance and your skin health, this multitasking moisturizer understood the assignment. Not only does it deeply hydrate the thirstiest of complexions, it also shields your face from harmful UVA and UVB radiation (you know, the main cause of premature aging, sunburns, and dark spots—NBD). You can thank the SPF 30 for that, but you might forget it’s even there. This lightweight hydrator leaves no visible trace of ever being on your face. No white cast? No problem.
This summer’s got us loving light brown lids—think espresso makeup and iced-latte eyes—with neutral-toned hues having its moment. This six-shade eyeshadow palette satisfies all your coffee-inspired eyeshadow cravings, helping you transition from day to night in just a few swipes. It comes with four neutral matte shades ranging from a cashmere cream color to a deep espresso shade, plus two brilliant shimmers that take your look to another level.
If you’re not playing with your blush styles in 2024, wyd? With so many new flush-focused trends to try out—from the sunburnt look to the apres-ski blush look, and let’s not forget the glow-getting sunset blush trend—you’re bound to find a blush style that works for you. This gorgeous rosy-pink blush is all you need to nail down your fave flushed-out look. It’s highly pigmented, blends smoothly like butter, and is the GOAT in mimicking an au naturel flush without breaking a sweat. You’re welcome.
For our girlies who lean towards peachier pigments to serve their blush looks, look no further than this coral-colored cutie. Like its rosy-pink sister above, this blush can be built up for a bolder blush look or sheered out to a soft-focus, barely-there mist. No harsh lines here—only a luminous, radiant finish that looks like the real thing. Plus, your cheeks will love the sculpting effect as well as the staying power of this blush.
The glazed-everything trend has not lost traction. We’ve all learned how to create glossed-out lids and achieve glass skin, but our all-time fave way to shine is still with a classic glossy lip. You’ll love this one by CATANO BEAUTY for its high-powered shine and pretty pink tint that can give bare lips a hint of color and luster while making your fave lip colors pop.
If there’s one thing that belongs in every makeup bag, this blending sponge is it. It’s the ultimate latex-free blender with a shape that conforms to the contours of your face, ensuring seamless coverage without being streaky or cakey. And this is not just a one-trick pony; you can expect a flawless finish using this with cream and liquid foundations, concealers, blushes, and even when you’re mixing moisturizer with a bit of tinted coverage.
Dry, flaky, and dull-looking skin? Not this summer! This serum will make your dewy-skin dreams come true. Not only does it work to bring your brightness levels way up, it also helps tackle hyperpigmentation and dehydration with antioxidant-rich vitamin C from yuzu and other citrus extracts. Oh, did we mention that it contains eight (you read that right!) different levels of hyaluronic acid to lock in the moisture all day long?!
The best way to beat the summer heat is with this watermelon-infused treat. Your eyes will love how It helps to visibly reduce the look of fine lines, crow’s feet, and puffiness with a powerful cocktail of skin-strengthening ceramides, moisture-boosting squalane, and brightness-boosting niacinamide. It’s perfect for faking eight hours of sleep, though we don’t recommend skimping out on getting a full-night’s rest.
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