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    Okay, Nordstrom—30 Summer Beauty Items You Can't Start the Season Without

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    Editor Natalie Gray Herder Summer Beauty Picks
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    Most Coveted is a bi-weekly shopping series sharing our editors’ curation of the must-know items they can’t stop thinking about.

    Unfortunately for me (and my finances), my beauty routine requires a switch-up every time a new season rolls around. Fall and winter are all about hydration and skincare that packs a glow. Spring and summer are about prioritizing products that won't melt off my face in the sauna that is New York's subway system. Cream makeup that feels weightless on my skin, bronzing SPF, and my holy-grail face powder from Nordstrom are always first up on the list. Then, I'll make my way over to the essentials I need for summer travel (skincare sets, eye masks, and miniature versions of my favorites). Nordstrom really is that girl when it comes to stocking the best of the best beauty products on the market, so keep scrolling to shop my top picks for the summer.

    Luminous Silk Liquid Blush Cheek Tint

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Liquid Blush Cheek Tint
    $39 AT NORDSTROM

    The Luminous Silk foundation is my holy grail, so naturally, I have to try this new blush launch.

    Instant Vacation Browning Lotion Spf 30

    Vacation Instant Vacation Browning Lotion SPF 30
    $24 AT NORDSTROM

    I will not be going anywhere without this bronzing SPF this summer.

    Prisme Libre Finishing amp;amp; Setting Powder

    Givenchy Prisme Libre Finishing Setting Powder
    $60 AT NORDSTROM

    Even my dry skin loves the finish of this powder.

    Rose of No Man#039;s Land Eau De Parfum

    Byredo Rose of No Man's Land Eau De Parfum
    $225 AT NORDSTROM

    New season, new scent of choice.

    Lavande 31 Body Lotion

    Le Labo Lavande 31 Body Lotion
    $79 AT NORDSTROM

    This new scent has stolen my heart. In true Le Labo form, it's lavender with an edge.

    Lip Sketch Hydrating Crayon

    Ilia Lip Sketch Hydrating Crayon
    $26 AT NORDSTROM

    The throw-on-and-go lip pencil everyone needs in their purse.

    Cleansing Balm

    Oak Essentials Cleansing Balm
    $48 AT NORDSTROM

    The only item that will truly wash all that summer sunscreen off.

    5-Pack Serve Chilled Rosamp;eacute; Lip Gels

    Patchology 5-Pack Serve Chilled Rosé Lip Gels
    $15 AT NORDSTROM

    There's nothing better than the post-sun, post-shower mask situation on vacation.

    Multi Collagen Capsules + Gut Health Blend, Digestion Probiotics, Collagen 5 Types Botanicals, 90 Ct

    Codeage Multi Collagen Capsules + Gut Health Blend
    $35 AT NORDSTROM

    A summer travel savior if you want to keep your gut health optimized while on the go.

    Shimmer Oil Spf 30 Sunscreen

    Vacation Shimmer Oil SPF 30 Sunscreen
    $38 AT NORDSTROM

    Vacation strikes again with another glow-enhancing product that also offers protection.

    Vitamin Serum 4-Piece Discovery Set $120 Value

    Alpha-H Vitamin Serum 4-Piece Discovery Set
    $70 AT NORDSTROM

    I don't think a cuter (or more efficacious) travel set exists.

    Bonding Mask

    Verb Bonding Mask
    $20 AT NORDSTROM

    My hair inevitably dries out more quickly in the summer (thanks, chlorine), but this mask will come to my rescue.

    Vagus Nerve Bath Oil

    Osea Vagus Nerve Bath Oil
    $48 AT NORDSTROM

    Summer is about decompressing, and I can't do that without this stress-reducing bath oil.

    Triple Active Exfoliator

    Furtuna Skin Triple Active Exfoliator
    $115 AT NORDSTROM

    Normally I can get away with only using a chemical exfoliant, but in the summer, my skin requires something a little more physical. This mask is the perfect blend of both.

    Superberry Hydrate + Glow Dream Overnight Face Mask

    Youth to the People Superberry Hydrate + Glow Dream Overnight Face Mask
    $52 AT NORDSTROM

    I've been using this mask for five years and counting, I attribute most of my summer glow to its ingredients.

    Theraface Pro Set

    Therabody Theraface Pro Set
    $399 AT NORDSTROM

    Meet the facial tool that cut my trips to my facialist by 50%.

    Apramp;egrave;s Shave Ingrown Hair amp;amp; Razor Bump Roll-On

    Megababe Après Shave Ingrown Hair Razor Bump Roll-On
    $14 AT NORDSTROM

    Perfect for all areas that need soothing after a shave.

    Face Trace Contour Stick

    Westman Atelier Face Trace Contour Stick
    $48 AT NORDSTROM

    The longevity of this cream formula makes it worth the heftier price tag.

    Skin Rewind Complexion Stick

    Ilia Skin Rewind Complexion Stick
    $48 AT NORDSTROM

    A stunning new launch from Ilia—and dare I say a new staple in my makeup routine?

    Airbrush Flawless Makeup Setting Spray

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Makeup Setting Spray
    $51 AT NORDSTROM

    The only setting spray to beat the heat.

    Luminizer

    RMS Beauty Luminizer
    $40 AT NORDSTROM

    No grease, no glitter. Just glow.

    Heavenly Luxe Dual Airbrush Concealer and Foundation Brush

    It Cosmetics Heavenly Luxe Dual Airbrush Concealer and Foundation Brush
    $50 AT NORDSTROM

    Because who wants to pack more than one makeup brush in their luggage?

    Liquid Lip Blush amp;amp; Cheek Tint

    Benefit Cosmetics Liquid Lip Blush Cheek Tint
    $24 AT NORDSTROM

    I love this tint for a natural flush on "no-makeup" days.

    Cc+ Nude Glow Lightweight Foundation + Glow Serum Spf 40

    It Cosmetics CC+ Nude Glow Lightweight Foundation + Glow Serum SPF 40
    $47 AT NORDSTROM

    Doubling up on my SPF is a must. This foundation makes that easy.

    Eye Tint Longwear Liquid Eyeshadow

    Armani Beauty Eye Tint Longwear Liquid Eyeshadow
    $38 AT NORDSTROM

    Use this as an eye shadow topper, and thank me later.

    Lip Cheat Lip Liner

    Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat Lip Liner
    $25 AT NORDSTROM

    After using my last Iconic Nude down to a nub, it's time for a replacement.

    Acqua Hydrating Mist Self-Tanning Water

    Dolce Glow by Isabel Alysa Acqua Hydrating Mist Self-Tanning Water
    $36 AT NORDSTROM

    Trust me—Keep your face out of the sun, and use this instead.

    Vernis amp;agrave; Ongles Nail Polish

    Gucci Vernis à Ongles Nail Polish
    $33 AT NORDSTROM

    I'll be wearing this baby blue all season long.

    Claire Miami Tortoise Medium Makeup Bag

    Stephanie Johnson Claire Miami Tortoise Medium Makeup Bag
    $43 AT NORDSTROM

    The Ziploc bag I was using just won't cut it anymore.

    Set of 4 Travel Bottle Protectors

    Kusshi Set of 4 Travel Bottle Protectors
    $49 AT NORDSTROM

    I'm a neat freak, and this travel essential soothes my soul.

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