Summer In A Bottle
There are a handful of summer beauty products we return to year after year—formulas that somehow manage to bottle up the feeling of our favorite season. Whether you're chasing that just-returned-from-vacation glow or simply want your morning routine to feel a bit more transportive, these are the fragrances, self-tanners, and bronzers earning permanent residency on our vanities this summer.
Beach by Bobbi Brown
We'll give it to you straight: it smells like sunscreen—which, to us, is a very, very good thing. That unmistakable wave of nostalgia is elevated with notes of sea spray, jasmine, and mandarin, making it one of our favorite summer fragrances year after year.
Tom Ford Neroli Portofino
Still the gold standard for crisp citrus, this iconic fragrance evokes the glamour of the Italian Riviera with every spritz.
Cyklar Naked Neroli
We love layering our scents, so the fact that it comes as a body wash, lotion, deodorant, body oil, and fragrance is a major plus.
Victoria Beckham Beauty Portofino '97
This one wins for the chicest bottle on the shelf, but thankfully the fragrance inside is just as beautiful. Inspired by summers on the Italian coast, it's sunshine, salt air, and Mediterranean glamour in perfume form.
Saltyface
If you've been searching for the perfect self-tanner, consider the hunt over. The finish looks more "long weekend in Nantucket" than "freshly self-tanned," and after using it (admittedly somewhat haphazardly) nearly every day for the past few weeks, we can confidently say it's wonderfully foolproof—as long as you pair it with the brand's excellent kabuki brush.
TanTowel
A longtime favorite for a quick, streak-free refresh, especially before an event or weekend away.
TAN-LUXE Super Glow Body Hyaluronic Self-Tan Serum
Equal parts skincare and self-tanner, this serum hydrates while gradually building a luminous, natural-looking bronze.
TAN-LUXE The Face Illuminating Self-Tan Drops
Our secret for maintaining a subtle vacation glow year-round. Simply mix a few drops into your favorite moisturizer, and wake up looking like you've spent the weekend outdoors.
Westman Atelier Sun Tone Bronzing Duo
Creamy, blendable, and impossibly natural, this bronzer duo adds believable warmth with a soft, skin-like finish that never looks overdone.
Benefit Hoola Bronzer
There's a reason it's become a cult classic. It delivers instant warmth and definition without ever veering orange.
Westman Atelier Sun Tone Bronzing Drops
For the days when your skin needs a little extra life, these bronzing drops deliver effortless radiance. Wear them alone or mix them into foundation for that coveted lit-from-within finish.
Gucci Sun-Kissed Glow Powder Bronzer
The prettiest compact on our vanity—and thankfully, the formula lives up to it. Expect a soft wash of warmth that never looks heavy.
