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Every Beauty Product You'll Need to Get Your Body Swimsuit-Ready This Summer

Every Beauty Product You’ll Need to Get Your Body Swimsuit-Ready This Summer
William Perugini
By Jillian Ruffo · Updated October 26, 2020
This article was oringally published on InStyle.
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Scared to show off those legs after hiding them under jeans and sweaters all winter? Alas, here you’ll find everything you need for smooth legs and glowing skin — from razors to self-tanners to moisturizers — so you can dive into summer in no time.
01
Skin-Protecting Self Tanner

Give yourself a glow — and great protection from the sun — with this SPF 50 self-tanning body oil. 

Every Beauty Product You’ll Need to Get Your Body Swimsuit-Ready This Summer
Courtesy Vita Liberata
available at sephora.com $54 shop
02
Bronze-Boosting Drops

A few drops of this tan-enhancing formula mixed into your daily moisturizer will add the perfect sun-kissed glow to your face.

Every Beauty Product You’ll Need to Get Your Body Swimsuit-Ready This Summer
Courtesy Completely Bare
available at sephora.com $32 shop
03
High-Powered SPF

Or if a faux glow isn’t your thing, protect your skin with an SPF 50 that smells nearly as good as any island vacation. 

Every Beauty Product You’ll Need to Get Your Body Swimsuit-Ready This Summer
Courtesy Murad
available at nordstrom.com $32 shop
04
Hair-Removing Foam

Sick of shaving? Spray this hair-removing foam on your legs before you hop in the shower. After a few mintes, just rinse it off — your hair will wash down the drain with it. 

Every Beauty Product You’ll Need to Get Your Body Swimsuit-Ready This Summer
Courtesy Too Faced
available at completelybareproducts $10.99 shop
05
Skin-Perfecting Body Lotion

Smooth your problem areas by slathering on this firming body cream before bed. 

Every Beauty Product You’ll Need to Get Your Body Swimsuit-Ready This Summer
Courtesy Noxzema
available at sephora.com $45 shop
06
Hair-Saving Ponytail Holder

Preserve your blowout with a gentle ponytail holder that won’t crease your hair. 

Every Beauty Product You’ll Need to Get Your Body Swimsuit-Ready This Summer
Courtesy Kopari
available at sephora.com $8 shop
07
Waterproof Mascara

Swap your usual mascara for a formula that’ll stay put even after you dive in the pool.

Every Beauty Product You’ll Need to Get Your Body Swimsuit-Ready This Summer
available at macys.com $23 shop
08
Bikini Line Razor

Keep your bikini line smooth with this compact, gentle and easy-to-swipe razor — and stash one in your beach bag for last-minute emergencies. 

Every Beauty Product You’ll Need to Get Your Body Swimsuit-Ready This Summer
available at walmart $2 shop
09
Illuminating Moisturizer

Add a dose of shimmer to your skin with this celeb-loved illuminating and ultra-hydrating moisturizer. 

Every Beauty Product You’ll Need to Get Your Body Swimsuit-Ready This Summer
available at sephora.com $42 shop
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