I'm a Beauty Director—20 Staple Products My Friends and I Used Most This Summer

I'm on a little bit of a hair journey right now, and after spending days researching, I decided to spring for these best-selling hair supplements from Moon Juice. Unlike lots of hair supplements out there, there's a *reasonable* amount of biotin (too much often makes me break out!), and the formula synergistically addresses hair health in four different ways. It contains adaptogens to help mitigate stress-induced hair issues, key vitamins to cover any nutritional deficiencies, and additional ingredients to boost follicle protection and microcirculation. Consistency is key, and it usually takes a couple of months to see a true difference, but I've already noticed an uptick in hair and nail growth. Plus, I feel calmer and have more energy all around. 

I've fallen back in love with MAC's classic Lipglass formula this summer and have already gone through an entire tube. It's iconic for a reason, and I've been loving pretty nude shades like these, in particular. 

If you haven't yet discovered the nostalgic sun protection that is Vacation, this is your sign to change that. The Chardonnay Oil and Classic Lotion have been permanent fixtures in my beach bag all summer. 

There's no way around it—this truly is the best hair dryer in all the land and worth every penny. I think every single one of my friends has finally gone for the splurge, and there has not been one iota of buyer's remorse. Grab it while you can get it at a discount! And for the record, I'm super obsessed with this Topaz color. 

Even though I absolutely love my Dyson dryer, I try to let my hair air-dry whenever possible. Thus, I definitely squealed in delight when I saw not one but three of my favorite R+Co hair products thrown together into this must-have trio deal. Cool Wind is one of the best air-dry creams I've ever used, and the Television Hair shampoo and conditioner are considered holy grails by WWW editors. 

I loveeee this cult-favorite scent from Jo Malone, especially in the spring, summer, and early fall months. I've been having a serious moment with juicy fruit—they are trending after all—and this perfume's amalgamation of ripe pear, freesia, amber, woods, and patchouli just hits and is so versatile. 

Okay, I haven't used this line-smoothing device around the eyes, but I have used it on my lips, and I kid you not—you'll look like you just got filler. It's personally the best alternative I've tried!

It's a legend for a reason! It doesn't even matter if I'm running low. When I see Supergoop!'s Unseen on sale (it's the best primer/SPF I've ever tried), I snatch it up instantly. It's a staple all year round for me since, yes, you do need to be wearing sunscreen 365 days a year, friends.

I don't know about you, but my skin gets extra congested during the summer months. This mask from Kiehl's works miracles—it's like a vacuum.

We named Lancôme's Lash Idôle our favorite-ever mascara earlier this year, and the waterproof version is equally great, especially during the summer. Plus, this set even comes with a waterproof liquid liner to boot. 

Two hand creams are better than one, especially when it's Nécessaire's beloved formula. 

If you've ever wanted to try three of Byredo's most iconic scents, this on-sale three-pack featuring Mojave Ghost, Gypsy Water, and Bal D'Afrique presents the ultimate opportunity. Run—don't walk—this will be gone before you know it. 

I love this flat iron, and after years of testing so many different models from so many different brands, it's the one and only that I'll use and recommend to my friends. It's unreal how discounted it is!

Makeup brushes may not be the most exciting of beauty purchases, but if you invest in quality, they can totally change the way your makeup looks and applies. This trio from Sigma is chef's kiss. It includes the F53 Air Contour/Blush Brush, the F74 Air Domed Buffer Brush (for concealer and color-correcting formulas), and the F80 Air Flat Kubki Brush. So good.

I don't care who you are or what you did or didn't do this summer, I can guarantee your scalp is begging for this revival kit from Briogeo.

In the interest of reducing breakage, you simply can never have enough silk scrunchies or pillowcases from Slip. The limit does not exist!

If you're still using a regular towel to wrap your hair post-shower and not Aquis's cult-loved wraps, your hair is not as healthy or smooth as it could be. Not to mention, they also speedy up drying time. 

Almost everyone I know agrees that Augustinus Bader's face creams are irreplaceable within their routine. Here, you get to flirt with The Rich Cream, The Cream, and The Eye Cream. Jackpot.

I love Tory Burch's Essence of Dreams fragrance collection so much. This trio happens to feature my three favorite scents from the collection, and I love that I can easily throw them in my bag when I'm on the go.

This has become a before-bed ritual I completely depend on for less anxiety as I try to de-compress and prepare for a quality night's sleep. It tastes delicious, and the strategic mix of L-theanine and three different types of magnesium truly is like hitting the reset button on stress, nerves, and racing thoughts.