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We’ve rounded up the 12 best luxury beauty skin care products to enhance your glow this Summer, including face washes, moisturizers, sunscreen, and more.

what are the best skin care products to enhance your glow this Summer?

From new wardrobe options to trips to the beach and bbqs, there are plenty of things to love about summer. But even this self-professed warm weather enthusiast must admit that the season does have a few drawbacks.

best skincare products to enhance your skin's glow this Summer including face washes, moisturizers, sunscreen, and more. 

The best luxury skin care products to enhance your glow this Summer, including face washes, moisturizers and sunscreen.

Chief among them? The intense heat, sweating and long days in the sun tends to take a major toll on our skin. The results are anything but clear and glowy.

So what can you do to prevent clogged pores, sunburns and dark spots this season? With a few small tweaks to your routine you can minimize the harmful side effects of the season and get back to enjoying what’s really important: travel, pool hangs and summer Fridays, of course.

The best skincare products to enhance your skin's glow this Summer including face washes, moisturizers, sunscreen, and more. 

What are the best luxury beauty products for glowing summer skin?

Ahead, 6 key steps – and 12 glow inducing products – to keep your skin looking its best throughout the summer season and beyond.

12 best luxury beauty skin care tips and products for a healthy glow this summer

wash your face well

The heat and humidity of summer means more sweating. So be sure to wash your face more diligently. If you have more oily skin, you can swap out heavier cleansers like balms or cream styles in favor of a gentle, foaming option.

1. wash your face well: glow recipe

Filled with antioxidant-rich blueberry extract, Glow Recipe’s Blueberry Bounce Gentle Cleanser ($34) helps protect skin from the damaging effects of pollution and UV rays in addition to leaving your face feeling refreshingly clean.

The best skincare products to enhance your skin's glow this Summer including face washes, moisturizers, sunscreen, and more.

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2. wash your face well: kiel’s

Formulated with Squalane, Avocado Oil and Glycerin, Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cleanser ($25) removes dirt and debris without stripping skin of essential moisture.

The best skincare products to enhance your skin's glow this Summer including face washes, moisturizers, sunscreen, and more.

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try a toner

Before you apply moisturizer, makeup or anything else, try applying a toner. Not only will it remove any traces of dirt or makeup your face wash missed, a toner will nourish and replenish the skin and act as a primer for the rest of your skincare products. In other words, a toner makes sure you’re getting the most out of all of your other products.

3. try a toner: the ordinary

With continued use, The Ordinary’s Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toning Solution ($13) helps to balance uneven skin tone and correct texture.

The best skincare products to enhance your skin's glow this Summer including face washes, moisturizers, sunscreen, and more.

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4. try a toner: mario badescu

Restore clarity and radiance to skin post-cleanse with Mario Badescu’s fragrant Witch Hazel & Rosewater Toner ($14). BUY NOW – $14.00.

a dose of vitamin c

Induce some natural glow by incorporating vitamin C into your routine, which not only brightens your complexion, but acts as an antioxidant that protects skin against environmental damage too.

5. a dose of vitamin c: paula’s choice

The combination of Vitamins C and E as well as Hyaluronic Acid in Paula’s Choice C15 Vitamin C Super Booster ($55) help aid in brightness, firmness and fights dull and uneven tone.

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6. a dose of vitamin c: skinceuticals

Ideal for warmer months, SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic ($185) is lightweight and fast absorbing, helping to illuminate the skin, reduce pigmentation and stimulate collagen to help fight signs of aging.

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apply a lightweight moisturizer

Even though it’s summer and you’re sweating, your skin still needs to be moisturized. You just don’t need as rich of a cream as you typically do in the winter months. Swap out your thick moisturizers for a lighter summer version that won’t make you feel sticky or have you breaking out.

7. apply a lightweight moisturizer: laneige

Packed with Hyaluronic Acid, Squalane and Ceramides, Laneige’s Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream Moisturizer ($40) delivers nourishing hydration without shine or congestion.

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8. apply a lightweight moisturizer: philosophy

Philosophy’s Purity Made Simple Moisturizer ($32) is an ultra-light nourishing formula that provides 24-hour hydration so your skin stays moisturized all day long without feeling greasy.

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don’t skip sunscreen

The most important step? Wear sunscreen. Proper UV protection is essential year-round, but especially during the summer when the days are longer and you are inevitably spending more time in the sun. Be sure to reapply throughout the day.

9. don’t skip sunscreen: shiseido

In addition to being easy to apply, Shiseido’s Clear Sunscreen Stick SPF 50 ($30) seamlessly blends into your skin. Just as important, it doesn’t drip when you sweat and gives a subtle glow.

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10. don’t skip sunscreen: kosas

Packed with ceramides and peptides the DreamBeam Silicone-Free Mineral Sunscreen ($40) from Kosas is a tinted moisturizer and sunscreen all in one.

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exfoliate occasionally

Last but not least, don’t forget to exfoliate once or twice a week to get rid of dead skin cells that may cause skin to look dull. There’s no better time than summertime to have glowing skin.

11. exfoliate occasionally: kate somerville

If you’re looking for a hands on approach, Kate Somerville’s ExfoliKate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment ($98) will smooth and polish your skin to reveal a natural glow.

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12. exfoliate occasionally: sunday riley

Let Sunday Riley’s Good Genes All-in-One Lactic Acid Treatment ($85) do all the hard work for you with its leave-on lactic acid exfoliant. Apply a thin layer at bedtime and be prepared to be amazed when you look in the mirror come morning.

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12 best skincare products to enhance your skin’s glow this Summer

Those are our picks for the best luxury beauty skin care products to enhance your glow and keep skin radiant and healthy this Summer, including face washes, moisturizers, sunscreen, and more.

What do you think, dear reader? Ready to give any of these a try?

Jillian Tangen

Jillian is a lifestyle editor at Dandelion Chandelier covering topics like fashion, travel, entertainment and on occasion, even finance. She thinks there’s no such thing as having too many sweaters.