These 6 Top Designer Beauty Staples For Any Holiday or Beach Vacation

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By Jade Reason

It's no secret that as editors, we're sent tons (and I mean tons) of beauty products. Our universal routines are in constant flux, and even if we like a particular product we try, it rarely—if ever—stays put as a permanent staple within our regimens.

Fundamentally, a product we’re infatuated with that actually works on improving our complexion in one way or another (altleast for me) are often as rare as earthquakes or environmental accidents for us. However, every so often, we do reach the bottom of a certain jar or tube—whether it's due to irrevocable obsession or because we simply didn't find another product that was all that much better. (Some products seem to perpetually fall into the bucket of "meh.") Obviously, we're much more focused on an alternative option.

By now, you've probably surmised we test-drive a lot of beauty products here at Always Chasing Rainbows. From nail polish and makeup to hair and skincare, we're knew-deep in all things new, exciting, and wish list–worthy. That said, due to the number of products we come in contact with, we've become very selective beauty consumers. Within seconds, we can tell if a new hair oil is too heavy, and we're quick to ignore a serum that yields disappointing results.

The good news? We can't wait to spread the beauty gospel to all of our fellow beauty lovers (that's you!) when we do stumble upon a product we love. From there, we'd decide which of those we'd actually buy again because they were just that impressive. Sharing is caring, so just below, you can see the products our editors couldn't get enough of and immediately added to their carts once they arrive at a singular conclusion.

We have an entire laundry list of products we simply can't leave home without, but an especially long one of beauty favorites I can't picture packing in my carry-on without. As such, I scour sites to find the best beauty items. I start early—weeks out—so my online shopping cart is stocked and I'm poised and ready to purchase.

We are sharing all summer beauty-priced picks, from skincare products to cosmetics, to makeup for your makeup bag, in every category at our favorite retailers Sephora, Merit beauty, Nordstrom, Myteresa, body care and fragrance to buy before your next booked vacation. Keep scrolling!

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Whether you take a minimal approach when it comes to a beauty routine, or devour any kind of skincare and makeup advice you can get your hands on, one thing remains universal: We all want to know the very best practices for achieving healthy, radiant skin.

For the most part, we've got the basics covered by making sure our daily routine consists of drinking enough water, removing makeup before bed, wearing sunscreen, using an exfoliate, investing in a great moisturizer, utilizing a vitamin serum and doing our best to avoid anything toxic that might irritate our pores. The end goal for nearly everyone-is to have a healthy, glowing, and smooth complexion.

There are so many paths to great skin; the one you take depends on your skin type. As a person who’s been dealing with hormonal acne since youth, getting breakouts under control can be a pain. With a million skincare products available to treat acne, it can be hard to figure out which picks will clear your skin. We recommend key skin care essentials for acne-prone skin, a skincare routine, masks, hair and body care.

Sure, cultivating a skincare routine is important, but it's easy to forget that your makeup routine might need vetting, too. Furthermore, we offer cosmetics and beauty products for your makeup bag, fragrances and beauty guides.

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