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If you’re looking for some new tried-and-true products to add to your summer skincare routine, you’ve come to the right place.

Sloane Smith is a freelance writer who joined the BuzzFeed Shopping team in 2025.

Promising review: "It feels so refreshing on the under eyes, actually making your skin feel hydrated, cool, and refreshed. This is a game changer. This is a must-have item. I highly recommend." —Holly

Promising review: "I love the convenience of how easy they are to travel with, and the colors are bright and pretty. The brightening under-eye one is a need for me." —Tiff

Promising review: "I’ve been using the CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser for over 15 years, and it continues to be one of the most reliable products in my routine. It’s gentle, hypoallergenic, and cleans thoroughly without stripping my skin."  — dainty27

Price: $13.68+ (available individually or in a two-pack)

Promising review: “I have a mix of both dry and oily areas on my face, and this has really evened out both issues. The product doesn't make my face feel greasy or caked on, as a regular lotion would. It goes on soft like a cloud and gives my face a natural, even glow.” —Debbie

Promising review: "Did a whole skincare routine. Then did this mask girllll the best feeling ever." —stephany

Promising review: "It is truly amazing how soon you see results! Noticed a huge difference in my skin color, texture, and overall appearance." —ASTATE501

Promising review: "I love water creams! This is on par with several high-end brands I’ve tried. I love how quickly it absorbs into the skin. Not at all greasy or oily, very light. No heavy fragrance and is an excellent value! Will definitely order again." —Thomas

Promising review: "I don’t know how I ever lived without this! I’ve been using Garnier’s micellar water ever since my eye doctor recommended it at an exam. It is the only thing that completely removes my eye makeup (and all other makeup) without me having to basically scrub my skin away! I just put some on a cotton round, and in a few gentle swipes it all comes right off!” —Tracy

Price: $8.82+ (available in three sizes)

Promising review: "I purchased based on a friend's recommendation. My skin is really getting dried out and flaking with age. I noticed a HUGE improvement after just one use. After only two or three days, my skin looked and felt like it did 20 years ago! Best lotion for skin restoration and maintenance I've ever seen.” —John

Promising review: "My skin was at a point where I was at my lowest point. But I started seeing results after the first use. No lie. Then I’ve been using the product line for about three weeks. And my skin has done a complete 180. My acne has subsided. My scars are fading. And I’m feeling like me again. Can’t believe how well it works. Worth every penny." —Gigi 

Promising review: "This cream was revolutionary for me. I had never heard of a moisturizer specifically for people with very red undertones, so I was extremely intrigued when I saw it on the shelf. The first time I applied it to my skin, it felt amazing. I immediately experienced a cooling sensation, and I could visibly see my extreme facial redness diminish. It's lightweight, incredibly cooling, and overall, an outstanding product that I have already recommended and repurchased." —Manuela

Promising review: "This is the only moisturizer I've tried that didn't irritate sensitive skin. It feels lightweight but still provides great hydration, and it actually helped calm and heal rather than causing redness or breakouts. I'm really impressed with how soothing it is and how well it works for everyday use."  —PrairiePolk

Promising review: "My husband learned the hard way that skipping sunscreen at Disney is never a good idea! After a long day in the sun, he came back red as a lobster and desperately needed relief. Thankfully, Equate Burn Relief Gel with Lidocaine was a lifesaver! This gel instantly soothed his sunburn, cooling his skin and easing the discomfort. The lidocaine worked fast, reducing the stinging pain and making it much more bearable. Plus, the gel absorbs quickly without leaving a sticky residue, which is a huge plus. " —Bphillips23

Promising review: "I came across this in a Walmart store and, since I tend to navigate toward homeopathic medicines, grabbed it up. I'm so glad I did because this stuff is AMAZING! I am the type to burn easily, especially in early summer, but this will pull the red out of the burn, relieve the pain, heal faster, and, I swear, keep me from peeling afterward! It's not sticky and goes on cool and slick, so applying it doesn't feel like rubbing sandpaper across a burn. It's the only thing my kids will let me use on them when they get a little too much sun. Highly recommend!" —Kay

Promising review: "This is a great product after a day of swimming or out in the sun. Used the whole bottle on a week's vacation. Instant relief for dry, sunburn skin." —Jose

Price: $7.48+ (available individually or in a four-pack)

Promising review: "I love this sunscreen! It’s extremely moisturizing, and my skin feels so soft and supple after applying. No white cast, and I say that as a tan Latina! I have combination skin with the occasional hormonal acne, and this sunscreen doesn’t break me out or irritate my skin." —Christina

Promising review: "I have used these things for many years now, and they are the one product I can count on to reduce oil and shine on my face. Powders can get cakey, and other products tend to irritate my sensitive, acne-prone skin. These sheets suck up the oil without adding any product or residue." —Jamie

Price: $6.78+ for a pack of 50 sheets (originally $12.58; available individually or in a three-pack)

Promising review: "The Medium-Deep tint in the SPF 40 version blends beautifully into my skin with no white cast, which has always been my biggest challenge with mineral sunscreens. It feels lightweight, layers smoothly under my foundation, and keeps my skin looking natural and polished throughout the day. I would highly recommend this to anyone with melanin-rich skin who has struggled to find a mineral sunscreen without a white cast. After years of feeling like sunscreen just wasn't made with us in mind, finding this felt like a win. My majestic skin approves!" —Dianna Douglas

Price: $39.97 (available in four shades)

Promising review: "Excellent quality sunscreen for lips. Have used this for years. Keeps my lips from getting sunburned on the beach. Has a nice moisturizing feel and smells amazing!!" —Sara

Promising review: "It's easy to apply and doesn't feel heavy or greasy on my face. Best of all, it supplied excellent protection. My face didn't get burned." —Patricia

Promising review: "I’ve been looking for an easy way to add sunscreen to my makeup routine…I love makeup, but I love sunscreen more. So I’d ruin my makeup every day trying to figure it out….now all I have to do is just spray the face?!?!? Yass! Oh, and it helps with the dry-down time on my foundation." —Jenn

Promising review: "I really enjoy this product. I use it about twice a week on days that I use my more heavy chemical exfoliant, and this is just such a great way to soothe my skin!" —ashley

Price: $2.97+ (available individually or in a two-pack)

Promising review: "Developed acne as an adult at 35. I struggled with the scars and outbreaks, and red, irritated skin. This has my skin glowing as it did in my 20’s. Wish I had found it sooner." —Evonne

Promising review: "Bubble Skincare Waterslide Hydration serum is sent straight from the skincare angels of heaven!! I typically have super dry skin, and at 47, it's showing major signs of aging. In just the 2–3 weeks I've been using this serum, my face looks drastically different. I've seriously NEVER been so impressed with a skincare product, and I have tried hundreds." —AmberM

Promising review: "Before using this sunscreen, I had tried so many sunscreens on my face (both mineral and chemical), and they all made my face break out with acne. This sunscreen does not make my face break out. I have been using it daily. I will definitely keep buying this sunscreen." —Kathleen

Promising review: "I love this eye cream. It really brightens up my eye area. It’s light, but boy is it mighty!!!! I encourage everyone to give it a try!!" —CoCoMelanin

Promising review: "I purchased these for my tween daughter. She was dealing with a bit of forehead acne and wanted help. First, they are really cute. She loves them and wasn't intimidated by them. Two, we did see progress with her outbreaks. They seemed to work best overnight. We saw a significant decrease in the size of her outbreaks after using a star." —Alicia

Price: $9.78 for a 32-pack (also available in a three-pack)

Promising review: "I got this to replace a different lip treatment that I wear at night. My lips get very dry from the air in the city, and this has been doing a very good job of replenishing my lips through the night. pleasant taste as well." —Shannon

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