As the sun shines brighter, your skincare routine will benefit from a seasonal refresh. Summer calls for lightweight hydration, essential sun protection, and a layering approach that keeps your skin fresh, radiant, and resilient.
Achieve a natural, light-feeling glow this summer by layering your skincare in the right order: cleanse, exfoliate, moisturize, and protect (plus makeup, if desired). Using the right essentials, from gentle cleansers to hydrating formulas with SPF, will keep your skin balanced, smooth, and luminous, prepping it for effortless beauty whether you're at the beach or out and about.


Layer your summer skincare for effortless glow
Step 1: Cleanse for a fresh summer start.

All About Clean Liquid Facial Soap
The foundation of any summer skincare routine is a thorough yet gentle cleanse. With heat, humidity, and increased sweat, your skin is more prone to excess oil buildup, sunscreen residue, and environmental impurities.
All About Clean Liquid Facial Soap is designed to leave skin clean, comfortable, and refreshed without stripping away essential moisture. Its quick-rinsing, non-drying formula helps ensure a deep cleanse without tightness, perfect for summer. Available in three skin-typed formulas, it caters to every complexion.
Using this cleanser twice daily helps remove sweat, sunscreen, and impurities while prepping the skin for the next steps in your skincare routine. Lather with lukewarm water, massage onto your face, and rinse thoroughly. With a clean canvas, your skin is prepared to soak in hydration.
Step 2: Exfoliate for a smooth, radiant glow.

Clarifying Lotion 2, Moisture Surge Active Glow Serum
As temperatures rise, your skin works overtime to shed dead cells, manage excess oil, and fight off environmental pollutants. Regular exfoliation is key to keeping your complexion fresh, clear, and ready to absorb hydration. That’s where Clarifying Lotion comes in—select the one that works for your Clinique Skin Type.
This bestselling exfoliating lotion helps prep the skin for moisture, allowing hydration to absorb more effectively by sweeping away dulling flakes for more refined texture and radiant skin. For drier skin, it whisks away surface flakes that may block moisturizers, while for oilier complexions, twice-daily exfoliation helps remove excess oil and keep pores clear, which is especially important in summer when sweat and oil can contribute to pore congestion.
Apply with a cotton ball, gently sweeping it over your face and neck morning and night. Avoid the eye and lip areas.
Moisture Surge Active Glow Serum is another exfoliating option that delivers hydration and a natural, instant, and continuous glow. It is clinically proven to promote skin’s natural cell turnover to reveal fresher, smoother skin.
Use morning and night on clean skin. Start with three drops, adding more if desired.
With consistent exfoliation, your skin stays polished, vibrant, and primed for the next step in your skincare routine.
Step 3: Hydrate for a dewy, plump summer glow.

Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator
Long days in the sun, air-conditioned spaces, and environmental stressors can leave skin feeling parched. To help maintain a fresh, healthy glow, hydration is key. Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator delivers an instant boost of hydration that helps soothe skin in just three seconds.
This gel moisturizer is packed with aloe bioferment and hyaluronic acid, penetrating deep into the skin’s surface to help provide up to 100 hours of hydration. It also contains a blend of vitamins C and E, which help defend against everyday dehydrators.
It helps hydrate without feeling heavy and creates a smooth base for makeup. Use it morning and night on clean skin, or apply it over makeup for a fresh, dewy highlight, on the cheekbones, for instance.
Step 4: Protect your glow with SPF.

Superdefense City Block Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Daily Energy + Face Protector
Sun protection is a non-negotiable step in any summer skincare routine. Exposure to UV rays can cause premature aging, dehydration, and sun damage, making daily sunscreen application essential for maintaining healthy looking, youthful skin.
Superdefense City Block Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Daily Energy + Face Protector is the final step in your skincare routine to help protect against UV rays, pollution, and free radicals. This sheer, oil-free, and lightweight formula, containing titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, and octinoxate is fragrance-free and appropriate for all skin types.
It absorbs quickly and can be used either under or over makeup. Apply in the morning after all treatment products. Remember to reapply every two hours, especially after swimming, sweating, or towel drying.
Step 5: The perfect sun-kissed finish.

Sun-Kissed Face Gelee Complexion Multitasker, Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15
Complete your glowing summer look with Sun-Kissed Face Gelee Complexion Multitasker—a sheer, oil-free gel that helps deliver an instant, radiant warmth. Whether you want a subtle glow or a deeper sun-kissed effect, this multitasker lets you customize your look.
Mix with your favorite moisturizer for an all-over glow, or blend with a foundation like Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 for seamless, natural-looking radiance. Apply directly to the high points of your face for a soft, sunlit highlight. For best results, blend quickly.
With so many foundation shades available, finding your perfect luminous, summer-ready look has never been easier.
Add these for even more glow.
Make summer skincare effortless with the Sunny Day Skincare and Makeup Staples, a curated collection of essentials designed to help keep your skin hydrated, protected, and glowing in one cute and convenient bag. Whether heading to the beach, brunch, or a night out, this all-in-one set has everything you need.

Sunny Day Skincare and Makeup Staples
High Impact Waterproof Mascara – Adds volume and length while standing up to heat, humidity, and water.
Moisture Surge Broad Spectrum SPF 28 Sheer Hydrator – Delivers lightweight hydration plus sun protection.
7 Day Scrub Cream Rinse-Off Formula – Gently exfoliates to reveal smoother, more radiant skin.
Clinique Pop Plush Creamy Lip Gloss in Black Honey Pop – A juicy, hydrating gloss that adds the perfect pop of color.
Cheek Pop – A natural golden glow that reflects the simplicity of summer.
Packaged in an exclusive makeup bag, this fragrance-free, all-skin-types-appropriate set is your go-to summer beauty must-have because great skin and effortless beauty should always travel with you.