Summer is almost here, and I couldn't be more excited. As a self-appointed summer-skincare expert, I'm ready to put my know-how to good use with a season full of poolside lounging, beach days, and warm evenings out. Last summer was all but stolen from us, so this year, I'm making it a point to step out that much more to make up for it. Not only that, but I'm planning to step up my entire summer beauty game to match the energy I'm trying to cultivate.
It's always fun to transition our beauty routines to a new season and adopt different formulas and products that perform best under the conditions at hand. What isn't fun is spending entirely too much money doing it. Luckily, we're smack-dab in the middle of the Dermstore Memorial Day Summer Sale, or as beauty editors affectionately call it, the most wonderful time of the year. From May 24 through June 1, Dermstore is offering 10% to 20% off sitewide, with double loyalty points on selected brands with the code SALEAWAY. That's right—now is your chance to score incredible savings on big-ticket items and basic staples alike. What's not to love?
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I'm using this savings opportunity to load my cart with all the items I'll need to make my summer beauty aspirations a reality. Keep scrolling for the 41 items I'm shopping that I know you'll love, too.
Devices
Ora
Electric Microneedle Derma Pen System
The deal: 20% off Everything about this micro-needling pen is customizable, from the speed settings to the needle length. It can be used on the face to stimulate collagen production and smooth out the look of fine lines and wrinkles, and it can also be used on the body to treat stretch marks and discoloration.
Ora
Iluminage Touch Permanent Hair Reduction System
The deal: 20% off Permanent hair removal at home? Say less.
NuFace
Trinity Facial Toning Kit
The deal: 20% off I keep saying I'm going to buy this microcurrent device, and it might finally be time to take the plunge. This one has incredible reviews.
Nuface
Fix Line Smoothing Device
The deal: 20% off This mini microcurrent device offers more targeted stimulation to smaller areas like the nasolabial folds and under-eyes.
Glo Science
Glo Brilliant Personal Teeth Whitening Device
The deal: 15% off A bright smile is the best accessory.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare
Spectralite Faceware Pro
The deal: Double points I'll be keeping breakouts and fine lines at bay with this multifunctional LED mask.
Ziip Beauty
Ziip GX
The deal: 20% off This thing is like a Pilates class for your face. It lifts, tones, and generally leaves you looking more snatched with continued use.
Nuface
Nubody Skin Toning Device (3 Piece)
The deal: 20% off Microcurrent isn't just for the face! This body-specific device aims to smooth out dimpling and cellulite anywhere you see it.
Makeup
Ilia
Limitless Lash Mascara
The deal: 20% off This clean mascara is a team WWW favorite for a reason. At least a dozen of our staffers swear by it at this point.
Revitalash Cosmetics
Advanced Eyelash Conditioner (3 Month Supply)
The deal: 20% off Here's hoping my eyelashes will be longer and fuller by the end of summer.
MD Solar Sciences
Mineral BB Creme Medium SPF 50
The deal: 20% off I love the MD Solar Science Mineral Creme SPF 50 ($24), but this tinted version is calling to me. I love the idea of creating a no-makeup makeup look that's also protecting my skin at every step.
Colorescience
Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield in Glow
The deal: 20% off I'm so ready to trade foundation for tinted sunscreen all summer. This one is a sheer, liquid formula that imparts the prettiest glow. (Hence the shade name.)
Colorescience
Sunforgettable Total Protection Color Balm SPF 50 Collection
The deal: 20% off Tinted lip balm with SPF protection? Now that's my summer vibe.
Ilia
Multi-Stick Tenderly
The deal: 20% off This cream blush just melts into the skin for a perfect, youthful glow.
Skin and Body
Weleda
Skin Food Original Ultra-Rich Cream
The deal: 10% off I love that I can swap in this skin balm in place of lip balm and even highlighter.
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Cream
The deal: 20% off TikTok keeps making this cream sell out, so I'm grabbing it while it's cheaper and in stock.
Elta MD
UV Aero Broad-Spectrum SPF 45
The deal: 20% off Everyone knows (and loves) Elta MD's UV Clear facial sunscreen, but this body option is great too. The spray functionality makes it so easy to re-apply throughout the day.
Sunday Riley
Wake Up With Me: Complete Morning Skincare Routine
The deal: 20% off Now that travel is more of a possibility, I'm preparing my stock of minis to keep my skin on point on the go.
Obagi
Professional-C Serum 15%
The deal: 20% off Sunscreen and antioxidant serums are my ultimate suncare combination. This potent, dermatologist-developed vitamin C is heavily featured in my routine.
PCA Skin
Hyaluronic Acid Boosting Serum
The deal: 20% off I don't know if it's possible to literally drown one's skin in hydration, but I'm piling on all the water-attracting products all summer.
Avène
Retrinal 0.1 Intensive Cream
The deal: 20% off I'm in the market for new retinol, and I've been seeing a lot of buzz about this French pharmacy option.
Avène
Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream
The deal: 20% off A rich, occlusive face cream like this one is perfect for layering on top of retinol and other chemical exfoliants.
Embryolisse
Lait-Crème Concentré
The deal: 15% off This nourishing French moisturizer is one you'll always find in professional makeup artists' kits. If it's good enough for them, it's good enough for me.
DHC
Deep Cleansing Oil
The deal: 15% off I love to double-cleanse all year but especially during the summer when my skin can become caked with sunscreen, sweat, and makeup debris. The beloved cleansing oil is unmatched.
SkinMedica
Tns Eye Repair
The deal: 10% off This is the eye cream to end all eye creams.
BeautyStat
Universal C Skin Refiner
The deal: 20% off The downside of vitamin C serum is that it can go bad on you. This stabilized formulation ensures you're spreading vitamin C that's actually working.
Bioderma
Sensibio H2o
The deal: 20% off I buy bottles of this micellar water in multiples, especially when it's on sale.
Sunday Riley
Luna Sleeping Night Oil
The deal: 20% off Once upon a time, this oil completely transformed my rough, uneven skin.
Peter Thomas Roth
Water Drench Hyaluronic Cloud Cream Hydrating Moisturizer
The deal: 15% off My skin feels quenched just looking at this.
Elemis
Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm
The deal: 15% off This cleansing balm melts every stitch of makeup and grime off the skin with ease. It's a summer staple for sure.
CosRx
Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
The deal: 15% off K-beauty fans really ride for this exfoliating essence.
South Seas Skincare
Tahitian Tan Mist
The deal: 20% off I've been seeing lots of ladies with darker skin tones calling out that a sunless tanner is a great tool for making skin all over the body appear more even and smooth. Adding this spray to my cart to test this theory for myself!
Olga Lorencin Skin Care
Red Carpet Facial Mini (2 Count)
The deal: 20% off This at-home facial peel is legit and reveals smoother, brighter skin instantly. I love the idea of keeping mini versions on hand for travel.
Baby Foot
Original Deep Skin Exfoliation for Feet
The deal: 20% off There's no room for crusty feet in my life this summer.
Fur
Ingrown Concentrate
The deal: 15% off I hope to be wearing swimsuits quite often this summer, so I'll need to make sure my legs and bikini line are smooth and ready to be on display.
Nurse Jamie
Beauty Bear Age Delay Pillow Memory Foam Edition
The deal: 15% off For anyone who consistently wakes up facedown in their pillow (guilty!), this specially shaped pillow is the perfect solution.
CosRx
Acne Pimple Master Patch (24 Count)
The deal: 15% off Pimples, be gone.
Hair
Briogeo
Strengthening Solutions Set Featuring Don't Despair, Repair!
The deal: 20% off Moisturized hair is my ultimate goal, and this popular Briogeo range is all about intense moisture.
Regenepure
Dr Hair and Scalp Treatment
The deal: 20% off Don't let a flaky scalp keep you from living your best summer life.
Harry Josh Pro Tools
Travel Ceramic Flat Styling Iron
The deal: 20% off I haven't straightened my hair in a year, but this iron could smooth out even my natural tresses with ease.
Courtney Higgs is a Cancer sun, Libra rising beauty enthusiast with six years of experience in the editorial space. She was previouslyBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing
's associate beauty editor after spending many years working at InStyle Magazine. She graduated from California State University, Northridge, with a BA in communication studies and pivoted to editorial after spending her college years working in the legal field. Her beauty philosophy is simple: She believes there are no wrong answers and that discovering our favorite beauty products and rituals is a journey, not a sprint. When she's not geeking out over products, she can be found adventuring around L.A. with her fiancé; watching reality TV with their French bulldog, Bernie Mac; or relating way too hard to astrology memes.