Radiant Summer: Top Beauty Essentials for a Sun-Kissed Glow

June 18, 2024

The approach to all things beauty changes when the temperature in Florida reaches summer levels, and the goal becomes making it through the day without any catastrophic failures or (literal) meltdowns. Adjusting your beauty routine to reflect the change in seasons while also staying on-trend can be a bit chancy, and summer is no time to be experimenting with new products.

The Summer 2024 beauty trends are leaning into lightness, naturality, and easy on-the-go elegance. The ideal look is one that makes a statement while being understated, catching attention while remaining subtle. We’ve curated a collection of makeup, fragrance, skincare and haircare selects that will help you keep things light, airy, and low maintenance under the sizzling heat.

MAKEUP THAT REDEFINES CONFIDENCE

At Aventura Mall, there is no shortage of makeup products that will redefine your personal routine squarely in line with the season’s hottest trends. These selections are just a few curated of the many vibrant eyeshadow palettes, dewy foundations, and bold lip colors available from prestigious beauty brands. Each product this season enhances natural beauty with touches of radiant summer energy.

Whether you’re aiming for a fresh, beachy glow or a striking evening look, the move this year is to deliver impeccable results that look simple while they bely a deeper complexity.

Fenty Soft'Lit Naturally Luminous Longwear Foundation

Luminosity without the slick look. This benefit-packed, hydrating foundation is built for long wear and delivers a natural finish with a second-skin feel. Coming in 50 shades for all skin types, you can find this product by Fenty at Sephora on the Lower Level.

Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Sun-Kissed Powder

This trio of energizing shades can be worn individually or blended with a harmony consisting of a warm bronzer for a sun-kissed effect, a vibrant blush that brightens the complexion and a pearlescent highlighter with dazzling iridescence. Together, they deliver a healthy-looking glow that lasts for up to 8 hours.

M.A.C. Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid

A 24-hour buildable, breathable foundation with a natural, soft-matte finish in 67 good-for-skin shades made for all skin tones and textures.

Augustinus Bader x Sofia Coppola Tinted Balm

The Tinted Balm enhances lips with a sheer wash of color that builds with each application. It nourishes, plumps and renews for softer, smoother, healthier-looking lips. Formulated with a hydrating blend of plant-based butters and oils, including Shea butter, Vitamin E and Candelilla wax, and powered by Augustinus Bader’s TFC8 technology, each application moisturizes the lips and protects them from environmental stressors. Augustina Bader is available at Sephora.

Summer Fridays Sheer Skin Tint

This lightweight skin tint adds a touch of sheer color—providing a more even, healthy appearance while infusing skin with hydration. Its weightless, fluid formula helps diminish the look of redness, pores and uneven skin tone. Summer Fridays is available at Sephora.

THE SKIN YOU’RE IN

This season’s skincare collection is where luxurious care meets radiant, light summer vibes. Featuring premium brands you’ll know, renowned for their innovative formulas and exquisite ingredients, and with a focus on lightweight, hydrating serums to sun-kissed, glowing moisturizers, this summer values natural beauty while providing essential protection against the brutal South Florida elements. Skincare should be more than just an indulgence in your arsenal – it’s also very practical healthcare. Since it’s so important, make it a priority and let your skin bask in the opulence of unparalleled skincare.

DIOR Solar the Sublimating Oil

A sparkling dry oil for face, body and hair, this DIOR original enhances them all year round with the characteristic glow of a warm, sunny summer. After application, the oil embellishes skin with a radiant glow thanks to its pearly, sparkling texture. Watch your skin become noticeably more beautiful as the tan is enhanced with each application. Dior Beauty is available at Bloomingdales.

Rhode Skin Pineapple Refresh Daily Cleanser

The first step in your routine, this refreshing balm-to-lather daily cleanser formulated with polyglutamic acid (aka PGA), green tea extract, and pineapple enzyme to leave your skin clean, soft, and bouncy post-rinse. Gentle enough for morning and evening use and safe for sensitive skin. Rhode is available at Sephora.

L’Occitane Almond Shower Oil

As one of L’Occitane’s best sellers worldwide, this oil is a decadent, transformative experience in a bottle, creating a luxurious milky lather upon touching water. The delicate, frothy foam surrounds your skin with an infusion of sweet almond oil, softening and comforting as you cleanse. A true multitasker, this formula also makes the perfect base for a smooth body shave and bath tub soak.

Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Island Glow Easy Tanning Drops

These drops represent a first-of-their-kind for the iconic brand, featuring innovative self-tanning infusions that boost radiance and plump skin, all while hydrating skin. Clinically proven tan-enhancing ingredients for an Ibiza-inspired, lit-from-within island glow and feeling! The drops reflect how different skin tones behave in the sun, and are expertly formulated in two shades, making them suitable for all skin tones.

Drunk Elephant Bora Barrier Repair Cream

This ultra-rich cream is a heavy hitter that delivers clinically proven 24-hour moisture to chronically dry skin or a compromised barrier. Boasting a reparative formula that restores a healthy skin barrier, this cream supports even the driest and most fragile of skin while encouraging natural synthesis of collagen, vital lipids, and hyaluronic acid, all the while minimizing the look of fine lines and wrinkles. Drunk Elephant products are available at Sephora.

Kopari Star Bright Vitamin C Discoloration Correcting Serum

Replete with potent Kakadu Plum and Niacinamide, this lightweight, gentle daily serum with encapsulated bead works on a slow release, featuring stabilized Vitamin C. Kopari products are available at Nordstrom.

SUMMER NOTES OF FRUIT & ROYALTY

The essence of this summer can be seen (or smelled) in this curated collection of fragrances and perfumes, capturing the season’s most alluring scents. The scents of the year are fresh, vibrant notes and sophisticated blends from top luxury brands, perfect for any summer occasion. Each fragrance is crafted to evoke sun-drenched days and balmy nights, offering a sensory journey that embodies the spirit of the season. From light, floral bouquets to rich, exotic undertones, our collection promises to leave a lasting impression. Elevate your summer scent with our exquisite offerings and let each spritz transport you to a world of elegance and charm.

Jo Malone London English Pear & Freesia Cologne

Imbued with the essence of a late summer and early autumn, the sensuous freshness of just-ripe pears is wrapped in a bouquet of white freesias, and mellowed by amber, patchouli and woods. Luscious and golden.

Aēsop Marrakech Intense Eau de Parfum

Reminiscent of summers in its Moroccan namesake, this fragrance is raw, unorthodox, and distinguished by woody, spicy notes and fresh florals—a deep, rich and alluring homage

Creed Queen of Silk

Queen of Silk embodies the opulent lustre and ethereal softness of silk, weaving together notes of Chinese osmanthus, Javanese patchouli and Madagascan vanilla in a seductive trail of sensuality.

Miss Dior Eau De Parfum

In a warm and floral perfume, fresh notes of lily-of-the-valley, spicy peony, and powdery iris immediately awaken the senses in a dazzling bouquet. Inspired by women's couture, the iconic Miss Dior perfume bottle features a handwoven bow from 346 colorful threads for a touch of Dior craftsmanship. Dior is available at Bloomingdales.

YSL Black Opium Over Red Eau de Parfum

The iconic sensual coffee floral accord from Yves Saint Laurent turns red just in time for summer with a hypnotic and radiant ingredient, a juicy cherry accord. This sought-after sweet perfume scent takes the signature of Black Opium into a new fruity universe. Black Opium Eau de Parfum Over Red is the dreamiest warm and sweet cherry perfume that truly captures the senses and lasts all night long. YSL Black Opium is available at Sephora.

Sol De Janeiro Brazilian Crush Cheirosa 62 Perfume Mist

This vanilla and salted caramel spray is the scent that started it all for Sol De Janeiro. Irresistible and sunny, this warm gourmand fragrance is the ultimate expression of the Brazilian brand’s core spirit. Sol De Janeiro is available at Sephora.

SALON LOOKS EVERY DAY

The key to summer hair care is consistency and reliability. Navigating the humidity of South Florida begs for solutions that don’t monopolize your time with hours of prep and maintenance. This curated collection is just a glimpse into the myriad nourishing products aimed at keeping your look stunning, glamorous, and always on time.

K18 Biomimetic Hairscience AirWash Dry Shampoo

This non-aerosol dry shampoo mist lasts up to three days by using patented odorBIND biotechnology to deliver a high-performance clean without excess buildup, white cast, or heavy fragrances. K18 products are available at Sephora.

Aēsop Tame Hair Serum

A lightweight formulation to gently corral and smooth the hair. Addresses flyaway strands and frizz without causing stickiness or long-term build-up.

Alterna Caviar Restructuring Bond Repair Masque

A mask and leave-in treatment all in one, this premium masque helps strengthen hair, reduce and prevent breakage, increase and maintain smoothness (even after repeated washes) and significantly improve shine for hair that looks healthy. Ideal for damp and dry hair. Alterna products are available at Macys.