Summer just hits different. The blue skies. The sunshine. The beach trips and park days. The general feel-good vibes. And yes, even your skin is better in the summer.
Think about it: The humidity naturally gives your dewy-skin goals an assist, vitamin D (which yes, you can still get if you’re wearing SPF) has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, and you aren’t battling cold-weather air that can cause dryness and breakouts. But here’s the good news: Unlike your white jeans, you don’t have to say goodbye to your sun-kissed glow as soon as Labor Day passes—you just have to have the right products on hand to make it last.
Lucky for you, right now is the perfect time to grab glowy skin essentials from the Walmart Beauty Glow-Up Event. From August 25 to September 24, head to your nearest Walmart (or the website) for serious savings on hundreds of beauty finds. Start with the five picks below that will keep your complexion feeling vacation-ready even as the weather starts to turn chilly, and bask in the glow of your best summer skin all fall.
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The number one secret to hanging onto your just-walked-off-the-beach glow? Exfoliation. Removing dead skin cells to reveal your freshest complexion beneath is key for looking and feeling your most radiant. This two-in-one body scrub doubles as a cleanser, and the rosehip oil, coffee seed extract, and lavender oil melt into your skin after use to leave you feeling silky smooth.
Fun fact: Exfoliating your skin helps moisturizer work more efficiently since there’s no longer a layer of dead skin impeding the hydration. So after you’ve exfoliated, follow up with an ultra-hydrating moisturizer to plump the skin, like this one from Neutrogena that’s infused with hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and antioxidants like vitamin E.
If you’re looking for a foundation with a gorgeous glowy finish, try this one from Revlon. The medium coverage formula is designed to make skin look naturally radiant, and it also doubles as skin care with the addition of squalane and hyaluronic acid that’ll keep your complexion feeling plump and hydrated. Plus, it comes in 28 shades, so you can find a true color match.
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A single swipe of this creamy lipstick will provide a natural-looking pop of color that’ll last for hours. Bonus: Dab a little across your cheeks and the bridge of your nose for a rosy, sun-kissed look (without the sun damage).
Even if you spent all summer lounging under an umbrella in the name of skin health (your dermatologist would be so proud), this bronzing mousse will make your tan the envy of even the most dedicated sunbathers. New to the self-tanning club? The starter kit makes it simple with its easy-to-apply, streak-free formula and velvet applicator mitt to help avoid stains on your hands.