A fresh edit of seasonal beauty must-haves & dewy skincare.
Between spontaneous beach trips, city heatwaves, long-haul flights, and back-to-back wedding weekends, your skin deserves more than just SPF and vibes. It needs hydration, protection, glow — and a little extra love to keep up with everything you’ve got going on.
At KHAMSA, we know summer isn’t exactly the easiest season for skincare. So we went digging — through reviews, best-seller lists, beauty editor recommendations, and TikTok-approved routines — to handpick standout products that everyone’s talking about.
Full disclosure? We haven’t personally tested them all (yet), but the hype, the ratings, and the receipts are real. From your carry-on to your bathroom counter, these are the summer must-haves your skin will thank you for.
Because even if your itinerary is chaotic, your skincare doesn’t have to be. Let’s dive in.
١. JUANA – Nurture Facial Cleanser & Rebalance Face Cream.
Born in the UAE and powered by biotech and CBD, JUANA is the cool new skincare brand mixing science with self-care. Their Rebalance Face Cream (300mg CBD) boosts collagen, hydrates, and firms tired skin, while the Nurture Facial Cleanser (100mg CBD) gently cleans without stripping, rare for a face wash. With ingredients like Vitamin C and Squalane, JUANA works with your skin, not against it. Glowy, calm, and balanced? Yes please.
٢. N°1 DE CHANEL Serum-in-Mist
Glowy skin in a spritz? N°1 DE CHANEL Serum-in-Mist is your chicest summer sidekick we can’t wait to put our hands on! It is packed with red camellia (a flower that lives 200 years!) to hydrate, protect, and boost skin vitality. Lightweight, antioxidant-rich, and travel-ready, it goes wherever you do, from beach days to bike rides. Just shake, spray, and glow.
٣. Dr. Barbara Sturm – Sun Drops SPF
Dr. Barbara Sturm’s Sun Drops are your SPF-meets-skincare summer essential. This serum-like sunscreen (available in SPF 30 and 50) delivers serious sun protection and that signature SturmGlow. Lightweight, hydrating, and anti-aging, it’s the kind of multitasker your skin will love from poolside to party.
٤. Malin + Goetz – Retinol Correcting Serum
Malin + Goetz’s Retinol Serum is your skin’s nighttime bodyguard, tackling fine lines, dullness, and environmental stress in one pump. Packed with vitamins A, C, and E, it firms and protects while staying gentle on even the most sensitive skin thanks to time-released tech. Start slow, glow steady, and always SPF in the morning.
٥. UKLASH – Hair Growth Serum
UKLASH Hair Growth Serum is your secret weapon against summer hair stress. Think chlorine, salty swims, and not-so-great hotel water. Reformulated with powerhouse ingredients like pea sprout extract, turmeric, and lemon water, it boosts growth, reduces breakage, and brings back shine. Lightweight, non-greasy, and easy to apply, it’s a must-have whether you’re tackling a full scalp or just a few trouble spots.
٦. Summer Fridays – JET LAG™ Skin Soothing Hydration Mist
JET LAG™ Hydration Mist is your skin’s in-flight (or beachside) BFF. Packed with aloe, cucumber, ceramides, and squalane, this ultra-fine spray calms, hydrates, and gives instant dew anytime, anywhere. Perfect for post-sun, post-swim, or post-long-haul, it works under or over makeup and has the seal of approval for sensitive skin.
٧. Augustinus Bader – Hydrogel Face Mask
Augustinus Bader’s Hydrogel Face Mask is your 20-minute ticket to post-flight glow or pre-wedding skin. Powered by the brand’s cult TFC8® tech, this next-gen sheet mask delivers deep hydration, plumps, firms, and leaves skin looking lit-from-within. With ingredients like hyaluronic acid, copper peptides, and niacinamide, it’s science-backed luxury that feels like a facial.
٨. Dr. Idriss – Patch It Rescue Pimple Patches
Dr. Idriss Patch It Rescue Pimple Patches are your go-to fix for breakouts and the dark spots they leave behind. Infused with azelaic acid and centella asiatica, these gentle patches calm redness, reduce inflammation, and help prevent post-pimple pigmentation. No harsh stuff here. They come in all shapes to cover even the sneakiest zits (looking at you, nose pimple). Stop picking, start patching.
٩. LANEIGE – Lip Sleeping Mask
The Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask is your overnight hack for baby-soft lips by morning. Packed with Vitamin C and coconut oil, it gently exfoliates, deeply nourishes, and locks in moisture while you sleep. Wake up to smoother, plumper, more hydrated lips. No flakes, no dryness, just that soft glow. Beauty sleep? Lips included.
١٠. Drunk Elephant – Slaai Makeup – Melting Butter Cleanser
The Melting Butter Cleanser is your first-class ticket to a clean, dewy face. This balm-to-milk cleanser melts away makeup, SPF, and grime — even the stubborn stuff — without stripping your skin. Powered by a cocktail of African oils and antioxidant-rich fruits, it leaves skin soft, nourished, and glowing. Pro tip: apply on dry skin, then rinse and shine.
