Polisher
This gentle exfoliating face powder, which activates when combined with water, is perfect for sloughing off sun-dried skin. Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant, $52;dermalogica.com
Foundation
No need to pack a makeup sponge; a click fills the brush with enough product to smooth out your complexion. By Terry Light-Expert perfecting foundation brush, $63;SpaceNK.com
Makeup Palette
Complete with black eyeliner and shimmery shades for the eyes and cheeks, this thin palette fits nicely into the beach bag for a quick refresher en route from the lounge chair to the cabana bar. Plus, some proceeds go to saving sharks. Chantecaille Save the Sharks palette, $83; chantecaille.com
Mascara
The volumizing formula in this little blue container will adhere to lashes for up to 10 hours, and neither chlorine nor saltwater will get in its way. Estée Lauder Sumptuous Extreme Waterproof Mascara, $26; esteelauder.com
Face Sticks
Ilia’s chubby, organic Multi-Use sticks can be applied anywhere on the face for a little extra brightness. Ilia Multi-Use, $24; iliabeauty.com
Argan Oil
Cold-pressed in Morocco, the nourishing contents of this little bottle have three distinct uses: moisturizing the face, soothing dry feet and smoothing frizzy hair. Kahina 100% Organic Argan Oil, 30 ML, $36; givingbeauty.com
Face Powder
To set makeup and preserve a matte finish even in the most intense heat, RMS Beauty’s colorless silica powder is unbeatable, and won’t interfere with the skin’s natural, sun-kissed hue. RMS Beauty Un-Powder, $34; rmsbeauty.com
Nail Polish
This creamy shade of lavender — in a slim, easy-to-pack bottle — will add a cheerful, toxin-free pop of color to any summer outfit. RGB Cosmetics nail polish in Lavender, $18; rgbcosmetics.com
Sunscreen
Sisley’s SPF 50+, which feels more like a lightweight moisturizer than the usual greasy formula, is worth every penny — and better yet, through the end of this month, $30 from the sale of each $295 cream benefits the American Cancer Society. Sisley Sunleÿa Age Minimizing Sunscreen Cream SPF 50+, $295; neimanmarcus.com