Inside Our Esthetician’s Shopping Bag: 29 Must-Have Beauty Deals from Dermstore’s Summer Sale 2025
Summer is finally here, and what better time to refresh your skincare routine than during our Summer Sale! As an esthetician, I always love helping my clients find the best products that not only fit their needs but also provide real, lasting results. Whether you're looking for sun protection, hydration, or a boost to your skin's natural glow, I've rounded up some of the top summer sale picks that you’ll want to snatch up before they're gone. So, let’s get to shopping and make this the summer your skin looks and feels its best!
Esthetician Picks from Dermstore’s 2025 Summer Beauty Deals
1. EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 - Tinted
Key Ingredients: Transparent Zinc Oxide, Niacinamide, Antioxidants, Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Type: Acne-Prone, Sensitive, Oily, Combination
Skin Benefit(s): Calms and protects sensitive, acne-prone skin. Oil-free, lightweight formula leaves no residue
This lightweight, oil-free formula provides broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection while calming and soothing the skin with niacinamide and hyaluronic acid. The subtle tint blends seamlessly into most skin tones, offering a sheer, natural finish that evens out redness and discoloration
Esthetician Beauty Tip: Pat or gently rub it in to avoid pilling, especially if you're layering over other products.
2. Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Hyaluronic Jelly Moisturizer
$50.00
Key Ingredients: Hyaluronic Acid Complex, Aloe Vera, Citrus Water
Skin Type: Oily, Acne-Prone, Combination, Normal
Skin Benefit(s): Helps plump the look of skin. Pores, shine, and excess oil is visibly reduced
A lightweight, oil-free gel that delivers deep hydration with 30% hyaluronic acid complex, leaving skin soft, plump, and refreshed
Esthetician Beauty Tip: Apply to damp skin to lock in extra moisture.
3. iS Clinical Cleansing Complex
1079 reviews
$49.00
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Key Ingredients: Willow Bark, Centella Asiatica, Chamomile
Skin Type: All skin types
Skin Benefit(s): Refines skin texture and promotes smoother, clearer skin. Soothes inflammation and calms redness
A gentle yet powerful cleanser that effectively removes impurities, unclogs pores, and helps balance skin, leaving it smooth, clear, and refreshed.
Esthetician Beauty Tip: For a deeper clean, you can leave it on for 1-2 minutes as a mini mask before rinsing.
4. Dr. Whitney Bowe Beauty Tri-Liptide Peptide Lip Enhancing Treatment
3 reviews
$34.00
Key Ingredients: Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Hyaluronic Acid, Squalane, Ceramides, Shea Butter
Skin Type: All skin types
Skin Benefit(s): Clinically proven to reduce the appearance of signs of lip aging. Visibly boosts lip volume, smooths lip texture
A luxurious lip treatment that visibly smooths, hydrates, and plumps lips. It helps to improve lip texture, reduce the appearance of fine lines, and restore fullness, leaving lips feeling soft, supple, and rejuvenated.
Esthetician Beauty Tip: Apply to clean, dry lips at least 3 times per day with consistency.
5. U Beauty Resurfacing Flash Peel
$188.00
Key Ingredients: Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Tartaric Acid, Aloe Vera, Antioxidants
Skin Type: All skin types
Skin Benefit(s): Instant visible renewal and improved brightness
Esthetician Beauty Tip: Always follow up with sunscreen during the day, as exfoliated skin is more sensitive to the sun.
6. BareMinerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30
$39.00
Key Ingredients: Titanium Dioxide, Hyaluronic Acid, Squalene
Skin Type: All skin types
Skin Benefit(s): Builds from sheer to light coverage, creating a dewy, healthy-looking glow. Protects with broad spectrum mineral-based SPF 30
A lightweight, hydrating tinted moisturizer that provides natural, buildable coverage while protecting the skin with broad-spectrum SPF 30. Its lightweight formula is designed to even out skin tone and blur imperfections.
Esthetician Beauty Tip: Using your fingers, start with a small amount and build coverage as needed, blending it in circular motions for a natural finish.
7. HigherDOSE Red Light Face Mask
2 reviews
$349.00
Key Features: 124 LED Diodes of Red & Near Infrared
Skin Type: All skin types
Skin Benefit(s): Boosts collagen production, Enhances blood circulation, Accelerates skin healing
An FDA-cleared, hands-free LED therapy device that uses a combination of red and near-infrared light to promote collagen production, reduce fine lines, and improve skin tone. This mask delivers professional level skin rejuvenation at home, enhancing skin texture, minimizing wrinkles, and boosting overall radiance.
Esthetician Beauty Tip: For optimal results, use your mask for at least 10 minutes, 3-5 times a week.
8. Facile Dew You HA Serum
$30.00
Key Ingredients: Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Vitamin E
Skin Type: All skin types
Skin Benefit(s): Can be used morning and night for consistent hydration and always follow with moisturizer.
This lightweight, hydrating serum is designed to soothe and replenish the skin while supporting a healthy moisture barrier. Its gentle formula absorbs quickly, leaving the skin soft, refreshed, and balanced
Esthetician Beauty Tip: Can be used morning and night for consistent hydration and always follow with moisturizer.
9. Briogeo Style + Treat Dry Shampoo Puff
1 reviews
$28.00
Key Ingredients: Oil Absorbing Starches, Copper peptides, Biotin, Caffeine
Skin Type: All hair types
Hair Benefit(s):
A talc-free, non-aerosol dry shampoo that offers a convenient, on-the-go solution for refreshing oily roots and extending the life of your hairstyle. Its unique puff applicator delivers a lightweight, mattifying powder directly to the scalp, absorbing excess oil without leaving a white residue.
Esthetician Beauty Tip: Twist the top to unlock, then gently pat the puff directly onto your scalp and roots, focusing on areas that appear oily. Use your fingertips to massage the powder into your scalp, ensuring even distribution and absorption.
10. Grown Alchemist Energize Body Cleanser
$46.00
Key Ingredients: Chamomile, Bergamot, Ros
Skin Type: All skin types
Skin Benefit(s): Gentle cleansing, hydrating, and soothing
A luxurious, sulfate-free body wash that gently cleanses and nourishes the skin. Its plant-based formula is suitable for all skin types, leaving the skin feeling soft and refreshed.
Esthetician Tip: For a refreshing boost, let the natural botanicals sit for a moment before rinsing to enhance their calming and aromatic benefits.
11. Supergoop! Glow Oil SPF 50
$40.00
Key Ingredients: Argan Oil, Grapeseed Oil, Meadowfoam Seed Oil
Skin Type: All skin types
Skin Benefits: Broad spectrum protection, hydrating. Leaves the skin with a luminous glow
A lightweight, non-greasy body oil that provides broad-spectrum sun protection while leaving the skin with a radiant, dewy finish. Infused with nourishing ingredients, it hydrates and enhances the skin's natural glow.
Esthetician Tip: Spray into your palm first and then rub it onto your body. Apply one layer, rub it in and let it absorb, then apply and rub in another layer for full protection.
12. Sisley-Paris Sisleÿa L’Integral Eye & Lip Contour Crea
$265.00
Key Ingredients: Phytoceramides, Ginseng, Cucumber Extract, Vitamin E
Skin Type: All skin types
Skin Benefit(s): Reduces puffiness, dark circles, and fine lines around the eyes and lips, while providing intense hydration and firmness
A luxurious, multi-action treatment designed to target visible signs of aging and fatigue in the delicate eye and lip areas. Formulated with powerful botanicals, it revitalizes, smooths, and firms, leaving skin looking refreshed and youthful.
Esthetician Tip: Use the included Ridoki massage applicator to gently cool, prep, and soothe the eye and lip areas before applying the cream. Follow with a small amount of the cream, tapping gently with your ring finger.
13. Bioeffect EGF Serum
$175.00
Key Ingredients: Epidermal Growth Factor (EFG), Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin
Skin Type: All skin types
Skin Benefits(s): Improves skin firmness and elasticity. Minimizes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Boosts hydration and moisture retention
An anti-aging serum designed to deeply hydrate and visibly improve skin texture, tone, and elasticity. Powered by plant based EGF, it supports natural collagen production and promotes a smoother, more radiant complexion with minimal ingredients.
Esthetician Tip: Use on clean, dry skin, just 2-4 drops are enough for the entire face and neck
14. Sunday Riley Aquamarine Melt Hydrating Gel Balm Cleanse
$48.00
Key Ingredients: Malachite, Cornflower, Evening Primrose Oil, Cocoa Butter
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination
Skin Benefit(s): Thorough makeup removal. Deeply hydrating with skin soothing ingredients
A hybrid cleanser that transforms from a glossy balm to a silky oil upon application, effectively dissolving makeup and impurities without stripping the skin. Infused with nourishing ingredients, it deeply hydrates and leaves the skin with a radiant, glass-like finish.
Esthetician Tip: Add a small amount of water to emulsify the balm, transforming it into a milky cleanser. Use a clean, wet face towel to rinse away the cleanser, leaving your skin hydrated and glowing
15. Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Freeze Gel
$26.00
Key Ingredients: Biotin, Glycerin, Amino Acids
Skin Type: All skin types
Skin Benefit(s): Hydrating and strengthening formula
A clear, long lasting brow styling wax-gel hybrid that lifts, sculpts, and locks brow hairs into place with a flexible, flake-free hold. Its conditioning formula not only defines brows but also keeps them soft and healthy looking throughout the day.
Esthetician Tip: Begin by using the long bristle comb to separate and smooth the hairs. Switch to the short bristle comb to shape and define the brows. For a laminated effect, gently press the side of the applicator to flatten the brow hairs for a sleek look.
16. Dune Suncare The Mineral Melt - Invisble Mineral Suncare For Face - SPF 30
$29.95
Key Ingredients: Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Vitamin E, Sunflower Extrac
Skin Type: All skin types
Skin Benefit(s): Hydrating, non-comedogenic, antioxidant rich formula
An invisible, reef-safe mineral sunscreen designed for all skin tones, providing broad-spectrum protection with a lightweight, antioxidant rich formula. It melts seamlessly into skin for a smooth, radiant finish without white cast.
Esthetician Tip: To ensure no white cast, warm the sunscreen between your fingers before applying and gently press it into the skin in small sections. Applying it over well moisturized skin can also help it blend more seamlessly.
17. SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Mask
221 reviews
$70.00
Key Ingredients: Hyaluronic Acid, Dipeptides, Soothing Botanicals
Skin Type: All skin types
Skin Benefit(s): Instantly cools and soothes heat sensitive skin. Reduces visible redness. Delivers lasting hydration
A cooling, botanical face mask designed to soothe and hydrate. Formulated with concentrated extracts of cucumber, thyme, and olive, it effectively reduces redness and discomfort while restoring natural radiance and smoothness.
Esthetician Tip: For enhanced cooling, store the mask in the refrigerator before use. Especially useful after procedures like laser treatments, IPL, or sun exposure.
18. Obagi Medical SUZANOBAGIMD Super Antioxidant Serum
$158.00
Key Ingredients: Encapsulated Silymarin, Argireline, Green Tea Leaf Extract
Skin Type: All skin types
Skin Benefit(s): Brightens and evens tone. Soothes and calms
A dermatologist-developed serum designed to combat oxidative stress and promote a brighter, more youthful complexion.
Esthetician Tip: Apply to clean, dry skin in the morning after cleansing and before other serums or products.
19. SkinMedica Even and Correct Brightening Treatment Pads
15 reviews
$60.00
Key Ingredients: Glycolic Acid, Tranexamic Acid, Niacinamide, Lotus Seed Extract
Skin Type: All Skin Types
Skin Benefit(s): Brightens dull skin and evens out tone and texture. Hydroquinone and retinol free
Alcohol-free exfoliating pads are designed to brighten and even skin tone. These pads address multiple pathways of hyperpigmentation and uneven texture.
Esthetician Tip: After cleansing, gently wipe a pad over your face, avoiding the eye area. Use daily or as tolerated, allowing your skin to dry before applying additional treatment products.
20. Shark Beauty CryoGlow Under- Eye Cooling + LED Anti-Aging & Skin Clearing Face Mask
$349.99
Key Features: iQLED Technology, InstaChill Technology
Skin Type: All Skin Types
Skin Benefit(s): Reduces fine lines and firms skin. Targets acne and blemishes. Enhances skin radiance and maintains a healthy glow
FDA-cleared skincare device that combines red, blue, and infrared LED light therapy with cryo inspired under eye cooling. It offers four dermatologist-developed treatment modes (Better Aging, Skin Clearing, Skin Sustain, and Under-Eye Revive) to address fine lines, acne, redness, and puffiness.
Esthetician Tip: Make sure the mask's built-in chill pads are resting beneath your eyes. If they don't make contact with your skin, attach the optional clip-on chill pads to customize the fit for better coverage.
21. Vacation Orange Gelée SPF 30 Spray Oil
$25.00
Key Ingredients: Vitamin E, Shea Butter, Jojoba Oil, Maracuja Oil, Coconut Oil
Skin Type: All skin types
Skin Benefit(s): Hydrates, nourishes, and protects with broad-spectrum SPF 30
A lightweight, nostalgic body oil that leaves skin sun-kissed and luminous with a glossy finish. Infused with skin-loving ingredients, it leaves the skin soft, moisturized, and protected.
Esthetician Tip: Apply to damp skin after showering for better absorption and an even, long-lasting glow. Reapply regularly when in the sun.
22. Medik8 Liquid Peptides Advanced MP
3 reviews
$92.00
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Key Ingredients: Multi-peptide complex, Hyaluronic Acid, Prebiotics
Skin Type: All skin types
Skin Benefit(s): Improves firmness, smooths fine lines, and boosts hydration
A powerful peptide-infused serum designed to target visible signs of aging by enhancing collagen production and skin elasticity. Its advanced delivery system ensures deep absorption, leaving skin plumper, smoother, and more resilient over time.
Esthetician Tip: Press into freshly cleansed skin before moisturizer to maximize absorption and layer with a hydrating serum for added plumpness.
23. Korres Santorini Grape Velvet Skin Drink
5 reviews
$54.00
Key Ingredients: Santorini Grape Extract, Polyphenols, Hyaluronic Acid
Skin Type: Combination Skin, Normal Skin, Dry Skin, Mature Skin
Skin Benefit(s): A multi-tasking facial oil-serum hybrid that delivers intense hydration and a velvety-smooth finish. Packed with antioxidant-rich Santorini grapes, it revitalizes dull, tired skin and restores a healthy, dewy glow.
Esthetician Tip: Warm a few drops between your palms and press into skin as the last step in your routine.
24. RéVive Rescue Balm Overnight Mask
$215.00
Key Ingredients: Shea Butter, Niacinamide, Squalane, Bio-Renewal Technology
Skin Type: Dry, Sensitive, Mature, Normal
Skin Benefit(s): Soothes irritation, deeply hydrates, and supports skin renewal
A rich, restorative treatment that works while you sleep to calm, nourish, and repair stressed or damaged skin. Formulated with potent hydrators and soothing actives, it leaves skin visibly smoother, plumper, and refreshed by morning.
Esthetician Tip: Apply a generous layer as the final step in your nighttime routine, focusing on areas of dryness or irritation for an intensive overnight recovery.
25. DERMAFLASH Luxe+ Advanced Sonic Dermaplaning and Peach Fuzz Removal
Key Ingredients: PREFLASH: Salicylic Acid, Papaya Enzymes, Willow Bark, Niacinamide, Witch Hazel
Skin Type: All skin types
Skin Benefit(s): Instantly exfoliates dead skin cells, removes peach fuzz, smooths texture, and enhances product absorption
A professional-grade, at-home device that uses gentle sonic technology to deliver a visibly smoother, brighter complexion. With regular use, it improves skin tone, texture, and the effectiveness of your skincare.
Esthetician Tip: Use on clean, dry skin once a week, holding skin taut and gliding the device in short, gentle strokes. Follow with a hydrating serum for optimal results.
26. Natura Bissé Diamond Cocoon Sheer Cream + Artis Brush Bundle
$255.00
Key Ingredients: Antioxidants, Ferment-derived peptides, Hyaluronic Acid
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Mature
Skin Benefit(s): Defends against pollution, hydrates, firms, and evens skin tone with a sheer tint
A breathable, tinted moisturizer with a high-performance application brush for flawless, radiant skin. This luxe cream protects against environmental aggressors while visibly improving elasticity and luminosity with a natural finish.
Esthetician Tip: Use the Artis brush to buff the cream evenly into the skin in circular motions for an airbrushed effect and seamless blend.
27. Supergoop! (Re)Setting Refreshing Mist SPF40
5 reviews
$20.00
Key Ingredients: Antioxidants, Green Tea Extract, Vitamin C
Skin Type: All skin types
Skin Benefit(s): Provides broad-spectrum SPF 40 protection, refreshes skin, and controls shine while leaving a dewy finish
A lightweight, invisible sunscreen mist that hydrates, refreshes, and protects your skin from the sun’s harmful rays. Perfect for on-the-go use, it helps set makeup and gives skin a luminous glow while ensuring your SPF is always reapplied.
Esthetician Tip: Hold the mist 8-10 inches away from your face and spray evenly throughout the day, especially after sweating or makeup touch-ups, for continuous sun protection.
28. Colorescience Total Eye 3-in-1 Renewal Therapy SPF 35
522 reviews
$79.00
Key Ingredients: Peptides, Hyaluronic Acid, Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide
Skin Type: All skin types
Skin Benefit(s): Brightens dark circles, reduces puffiness, smooths fine lines, and provides mineral SPF 35 protection
A multitasking eye treatment that corrects, protects, and hydrates the delicate under-eye area. With a tinted finish and broad-spectrum sun protection, it instantly brightens while targeting long-term signs of fatigue and aging.
Esthetician Tip: Apply a half pump to each eye using your ring finger, gently tapping from under-eye to brow bone.
29. Oribe Gold Lust Restorative Night Crème for Hair
$72.00
Key Ingredients: Bio-Restorative Complex, Caffeine, Biotin, Argan Oil
Hair Type: All hair types
Hair Benefit(s): Deeply nourishes, repairs split ends, strengthens strands, and boosts softness and shine
A luxurious leave-in treatment that works while you sleep to restore hair’s strength, moisture, and vitality. Infused with reparative oils and fortifying nutrients, it absorbs quickly without residue, leaving hair silky and rejuvenated by morning.
Esthetician Tip: Apply a small amount to dry or damp hair before bed, focusing on mid-lengths to ends, no need to rinse.
30. Allies of Skin Sunless Tan SPF 50 Sunscreen Self Tanne
Key Ingredients: Vitamin C, Goji Berry Extract, Centella Asiatica, Green Tea Leaf, Chamomile Flower Extract
Skin Type: All skin types
Skin Benefit(s): Broad-spectrum sun protection. Hydrates and nourishes. Natural looking tan develops over time
A groundbreaking hybrid product that combines broad-spectrum sun protection with a gradual, natural looking tan. Its lightweight, non-greasy formula delivers SPF 50 while a subtle glow develops over time.
Esthetician Tip: Apply as the last step of your AM routine. Tan develops within 3-6 hours.
Esthetics has been a lifelong passion for Lindsay. Growing up as a dancer fueled her love of makeup and skin care from an early age, ultimately leading her to pursue esthetics school after college. In over five years of experience as a licensed esthetician, she cultivated a diverse skill set, from running her own makeup artistry business and working in a Forbes-listed resort spa, to collaborating with dermatologists and nurse practitioners in performing medical aesthetic treatments. Since then, she has joined the Dermstore team offering virtual consultation services and more to make skin care education easily accessible for everyone, no matter where they're located.
