My skin is always the best during the summer months, so this year I’m trying to speed up that process. How? A simple, but effective skincare routine that I can rely on from now until the end of summer. Because let’s face it: When I’m living my best life on vacation, I don’t want to commit to a million-step skincare routine. Instead, I’ll be leaning on this tried-and-true lineup: a cleanser (bonus if it doubles as an exfoliant), a hydrating serum and moisturizer, and a good sunscreen. Oh, and also self-tanner. Sun damage? No, thank you. Keep reading to shop some of my favorite affordable products from CVS—all under $28.
Cleansers and Exfoliants
From ultra-gentle cream cleansers to microcrystal exfoliants, these cleansers wash away makeup, sunscreen, salt, and sand.
CeraVe
Hydrating Facial Cleanser
Urban Skin Rx
3-In-1 Even Tone Cleansing Bar
Versed
The Purist Antioxidant Cleanser
Versed
Day Maker Microcrystal Exfoliating Cleanser
Hydrating Serums and Moisturizers
If you’re like me and still get dry skin during the summer, try incorporating a hydrating serum or silky, lightweight moisturizer to enhance your summer glow.
Bubble
Bubble Beauty Slam Dunk Hydrating Moisturizer
Cosrx
Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
Bubble
Day Dream Tone and Texture Serum
e.l.f. cosmetics
Holy Hydration! Face Cream
Sunscreen
This is the ultimate must-have skincare product for summer. I highly recommend the Vacation Classic Whip SPF 30—the whipped-cream formula brings me so much joy!
Black Girl Sunscreen
Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen
Bubble
Plus One Tinted Daily Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40
Vacation
Classic Whip SPF 30
Everyday Humans
Resting Beach Face SPF 30 Sunscreen Serum
Self-Tanner
I want my tan from a bottle, not the sun. Whether you like a lotion, drops, gel, or mousse, you can find your new favorite self-tanner below.
B.Tan
Tanned AF Self Tan Mousse
Tanologist
Tanologist Daily Glow Hydrating Lotion
B.Tan
Glow Your Own Way Self Tan Gel
Tanologist
Tanologist Self Tan Drops