Dermstore’s Summer Beauty Sale Is on—Here’s What I’m Eyeing for a Pre-Summer Glow-Up
Summer is my favorite season. I love the warm weather, languid beach days, and ample opportunities for open-air dinner and drinks. However, that doesn’t mean I’m just killing time until it arrives. Nope. I know I’ll feel my best if I prepare for it. And as a beauty editor, “prepare” means investing time, money, and effort into my beauty routine for a much-needed pre-summer glow-up.
Lucky for me, Dermstore‘s Summer Beauty Sale is on through May 26, and some of the best skin, hair, and makeup products are up to 20% off with the code SUN at checkout. You know what that means, right? I can get that pre-summer glow-up without hurting my wallet too much. Ahead, see every single product I’m eyeing.
Olaplex
Shampoo and Conditioner Bundle
My hair could use some help. It’s dull, dry, and frizzy after the long, cold, and staticky winter. That’s why this Olaplex Shampoo and Conditioner bundle is first on my list. Both the shampoo and conditioner do what they’re supposed to (clean and smooth the hair) with the added bonus of repairing broken bonds deep within the hair structure. Translation? They’re my ticket to stronger, shinier, healthier hair before summer hits.
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Act+Acre
Cold Processed Stem Cell Serum
If you have thin hair, like me, I’m sure you’ll relate to this, but I’m so over puny braids and ponytails, and I want stronger, thicker hair sans extensions. That’s why this scalp serum made it into my shopping cart. It promotes and extends the growth phase of the hair follicles, lessens hair loss and thinning, and soothes and hydrates the scalp. I’m going to start using it now for thicker hair later.
RevitaLash
Advanced Eyelash Conditioner (3 Month Supply)
I wouldn’t be mad if my eyelashes were thicker, denser, and more defined, so I’m investing in this lash serum too. It uses peptides, biotin, lipids, green tea extract, saw palmetto, and more to visibly and dramatically improve lashes.
RevitaLash
Advanced Eyebrow Conditioner (4 Month Supply)
I can’t forget the matching brow serum for bold, defined arches.
Shark
Cryoglow Under- Eye Cooling + LED Anti-Aging & Skin Clearing Face Mask
If there’s one thing on my wish list that I’m most excited about, it’s this. The high-tech design combines red and blue LED light (you can even combine them into one treatment), deep-penetrating infrared light, and under-eye cooling into one device. The red LED light is good for line and wrinkle reduction; the blue is good for clearing acne; the infrared boosts collagen production; and the under-eye cooling keeps puffiness at bay.
Dr. Whitney Bowe Beauty
Tri-Liptide Peptide Lip Enhancing Treatment
This lip treatment amassed a 2000-person waiting list before it launched. Developed by dermatologist Whitney Bowe, it promises to mimic the look of lip injections, without, well, actual injections. Think plumper, smoother, and more enhanced lips for a fraction of what filler costs.
COSRX
Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
ICYMI, snail mucin has so many benefits for the skin. It’s an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, and it moisturizes, smooths, and plumps it for a “glass skin” look. Needless to say, this TikTok-viral snail mucin essence has made my pre-summer glow-up short list.
Dr. Dennis Gross
Alpha Beta Extra Strength Daily Peel (Pack of 60)
I’m planning on using this two-step, at-home face peel to kick my uneven skin tone and texture to the curb. Step one uses gentle yet effective exfoliating acids to resurface the skin, while step two delivers anti-aging actives to keep the skin balanced, smooth, and glowing.
First Aid Beauty
KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub
If you have rough or bumpy skin texture on the back of your arms, legs, or anywhere else, this body scrub is the fix. It combines physical exfoliation (pumice) with chemical exfoliation (10% AHAs) to instantly smooth and soften the skin.
A body oil is a MUST for summer, especially a dry oil that absorbs quickly into the skin without residue. This one, from Moroccanoil, smells divine and contains antioxidant-rich argan, olive, and avocado oils for moisturized, petal-soft skin.
Dr. Dennis Gross
Derminfusions Fill + Repair Eye Cream
Ever since I turned 30, I’ve been more diligent about using eye cream. This one is like a needle-free alternative to eye filler since it targets six areas—including crow’s-feet, under-eyes, lids, bunny lines, 11s, and the inner tear trough—to fill, firm, brighten, smooth, and lift.
EltaMD
UV Daily Broad-Spectrum SPF 40 Duo
Make no mistake, sunscreen is part of my pre-summer glow-up. Not only is it critical for skin health, but it will keep my dark spots and hyperpigmentation from flaring in the spring sun. I’m snagging this on-sale duo because it’s been recommended to me by multiple dermatologists and aestheticians.
Supergoop!
Resetting 100 Mineral Powder SPF 35
Reapplication is just as important as your initial SPF application. Since I don’t want a goopy gray mess when I combine traditional sunscreen lotion with makeup, I’ll use this lightweight SPF-infused powder instead. It settles nicely on top of existing sunscreen and makeup, with the added bonus of shine control.
Vacation
Classic Lotion SPF 30
As for my body, I’ll keep it protected with Vacation’s Classic Lotion SPF 30. It smells incredible, like pineapple, coconut, banana, and sea salt. Honestly, I don’t even need to wear perfume after applying it.
Tarte
Tartelette Xl Tubing Mascara
I like tubing mascaras because they make my lashes look long and fluttery and they’re easy to remove at the end of the day. This one provides incredible length, so I’m snagging an extra tube while it’s on sale.
Anastasia Beverly Hills
Brow Wiz
Here’s another longtime fave that I’m stocking up on during the sale. Anastasia Beverly Hills’ Brow Wiz creates realistic-looking hairlike strokes, never failing to make my brows look natural yet better than before.
RMS Beauty
Legendary Lip Oil
This comforting lip oil provides moisture without a heavy, sticky feeling. The secret is in its ingredients list. There’s bitter cherry seed oil, organic vanilla extract, jojoba oil, and an adaptogenic herbal blend for antioxidant-rich moisture. Plus, the shades are on point.
Oribe
Dry Texturizing Spray
Oribe’s Dry Texturizing Spray gives my flat hair lift and movement without stiffness or crunchiness. I obviously need a restock for my pre-summer glow-up.
Wander Beauty
Baggage Claim Eye Masks – Gold (6 Pair)
Whatever your eye-area concern is (dark circles, puffiness, lines, wrinkles, etc.), these eye masks will improve it. They’re chock-full of aloe, calendula, camu camu, amino acids, and peptides, so they refresh and renew the eye area in as few as 10 to 15 minutes.
Augustinus Bader
The Tinted Balm
I’ve been dying to try Augustinus Bader’s The Tinted Lip Balm, but at $46 a pop, it’s definitely expensive. Since it’s currently 20%, I’m going to go ahead and add it to my cart. Lucky me.
StriVectin
Tl Advanced Tightening Neck Cream Plus
Remember how I said I recently turned 30? I don’t want my neck to reflect that, so I’m snagging a jar of this highly effective neck cream. In just four weeks, it promises to lift sagging skin, firm loose texture, and minimize horizontal neck lines. That’s just enough time to make an improvement before summer starts. Tech neck be damned.
