5 influencers just dropped their summer beauty line-up—and it’s hot girl summer approved

Summer’s here, and that means one thing for beauty obsessives everywhere: a complete vanity switch-up. Out go the thick winter creams and full-face glam; in come the hydrating mists, dewy tints, and sunscreens you’ll actually remember to reapply. But when your feed is full of radiant, dewy skin and perfectly tousled hair, what are your favourite It girls actually using?

We peeked inside the summer vanities of five influencers who know how to beat the heat in serious style—think glow-boosting blushes, vacation-ready fragrances, and skincare that doesn’t melt off by noon. Ready to take notes?

Radhika Seth: Creams, SPF and glossy skin

When it comes to skincare, Radhika is all about hydration—especially when facing dry skin head-on. “I use the Aesop Barrier Cream; I have really, really dry skin, so I need something that hydrates instantly and gets it ready to start the day,” she shares. Her winter routine leans heavier, with layers of Aquaphor and cream-based products, but summer means scaling back. “I try not to put my skin through a lot. I don’t want my face to be greasy—just barrier cream and sunscreen.” And sunscreen is no afterthought: “I love Supergoop. I use all of their sunscreens! I always reapply twice a day indoors and thrice when I’m outdoors.”

Radhika leans into glowing textures and dewy finishes. “I like my skin looking glowing and super hydrated.” Her fragrance favourites for summer? “Au Papier by Diptyque, Twilly by Hermès, and Light Blue by D&G.” As for makeup, it’s a simple, luminous routine: “I swear by the MAC Studio Radiance Concealer, the MAC Glow Play Blush, and a really hydrating lip gloss.”

Her ultimate summer splurge: “I swear by my Gisou hair mask and hair serum.”

Shubhra Vaity: Lightweight layers and skin staples

For Shubhra, skin rituals are sacred. “My trusty metal gua sha paired with a lightweight moisturiser—usually the Clinique Moisture Surge—is a ritual I do not see myself giving up anytime soon.” Seasonal shifts, though, do shake things up. “Summer is all about lighter, water-based formulas.” Even her primer gets a heat-proof upgrade: “I switch to the Clinique Superprimer Universal.”

Her SPF go-tos are simple yet smart: “The Beauty of Joseon Sunscreen and FAE Beauty Skin Juice Sunscreen—they’re so lightweight, it feels like you’re wearing nothing.” And aloe vera is her go-to for any summer skin SOS. “If summer had a therapist, it would be aloe,” she says. Her makeup remains minimal—just a “pop of blush, a Benefit brow pencil, and a YSL lipstick.” The cherry on top? A few faux freckles drawn with her brow pencil. “It’s my favourite summer trick.”

Her ultimate summer splurge: “My weekly salon hair wash—it’s a splurge, but worth every rupee.”

Mrinmoyee Ghose: Berry blush and hydration

For Mrinmoyee, cold water is the simplest summer wake-up call. “It just instantly wakes me up,” she says, before reaching for hydrating mists to keep her skin refreshed throughout the day. Her approach to summer makeup is flushed and fresh: “I love incorporating more glowy and berry-toned products. The Pocket Blush from Rhode in Toasted Teddy mixed with Guava Spritz is my current go-to.”

Sunscreen is non-negotiable. “My favourite is the La Roche-Posay Tinted SPF 50,” she shares. “For reapplication over makeup, I love the Indē Wild SPF Rose Mist.” Her skincare aesthetic is clear: “Watery textures, milky toners, and hydrating mists.” A cream she’s loving? “Dr. Althea 345 Barrier Cream.” Her go-to fragrances are all about pear notes: “One of my favourites is the Jo Malone English Pear and Freesia.”

Her ultimate summer splurge: “My Josie Maran Body Butter! It makes me feel good, smell good, and leaves my skin with the healthiest ‘lit from within’ glow.”

Aryaana Gandhi: Spa-Ready Skin & Summer Minimalism

Aryaana likes to keep things spa-level simple. “A splash of cold water followed by the Super Serum from Sonsie Skin—it dries super quick and makes me feel like I’m at a spa!” Her summer beauty rule? Less is more. “The full face retires and the minimalism begins. I try to combine skincare and makeup as much as I can, so I don’t feel like I’m slowly melting.” She swears by the Erborian CC Crème SPF: “It’s hydrating and my entire base.”

For her, it’s all about hydration without heaviness. “Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun feels like a tall drink of iced water for your face,” she says. And while she aspires to reapply every two hours with her Vacation Super Spritz Face Mist, she leaves the reality “up to interpretation.” Aquaphor is her MVP: “It’s truly anything you need her to be—highlight, brow gel, face mask, balm.” For scent, it’s a trip down memory lane: “Maison Margiela’s Beach Walk—fresh, warm, with creamy coconut and salty air memories.”

Her ultimate summer splurge: “An all-inclusive facial with all the trimmings… I call it ‘preventative therapy.’”

Unnati Patwa: No-Melt Glam & Niacinamide Wins

For Unnati, mornings start icy. “Ice rollers, always. I need to defrost my puffy face to make sure I wake up!” Come summer, her routine is streamlined and sweat-proof: “Heavy creams and glam? Out, out, out.” She’s a fan of tinted products with just enough coverage: “The L’Oréal Tinted Serum, a little cream blush, and mascara—I don’t need to melt my face in this heat.” Her go-to SPF? “Shiseido’s The Perfect Protector. I love reapplying sunscreen on my makeup and my hands, so a good spray comes in handy.”

When it comes to ingredients, she swears by the power of one: “Niacinamide. She’s that friend who keeps your oil in check and your pores snatched.” Her favourite scent? “I love Miss Dior—it’s the perfect soft scent for me.” Her summer makeup is minimal but effective: “Sunscreen, tinted serum, cream blush, and gloss—just enough to look alive.”

Her ultimate summer splurge: “I love my cosmetic fridge—it’s cute and useful.”

From SPF sprays to salon days, each ritual is a love letter to feeling fresh, confident, and glowy all summer long. After all, staying cool isn’t just about the weather—it’s a whole vibe. Whether it’s indulging in the perfect body butter, spritzing on your go-to fragrance, or letting your natural beauty shine through with a minimal makeup routine, the key is embracing the season with confidence.

Lead image: Radhika Seth/Instagram and Aryaana Gandhi/Instagram 

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