10 Cool Girl Approved Summer Skincare Essentials

When you live in a place like New York, the seasons get extreme, and your poor skin has to bear the brunt of it. Sure, the "dewy" look is in, but as the temperatures (and humidity levels) rise, a short walk to the bodega can, well, melt your face off. The first step to maintaining flawless summertime beauty? Nourishing your skin. Luckily for us, some of the best brands in the biz are providing innovative ways to keep us glowy, gorgeous, and of course, protected from those harmful rays. Click through for the Instagrammable essentials that will have you looking cool, even when you're feeling (way too freakin') hot.

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