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1. Korres Wild Rose Brightening Targeted Tone Corrector ($43)
Sun exposure can bring out dark spots on fair skin. This serum is "packed with powerful botanicals," says Hannah Morrill at Harper's Bazaar, and gradually reduces discoloration by inhibiting the transfer of melanin to the skin's surface. Buy it from Korres.
2. Susanne Kaufmann Cooling Foot Cream ($64)
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After months in sandals, your feet cry out for pampering. This salve contains marigold extract to reduce swelling and menthol for cooling, and the lavender scent "might just lull you into a deep sleep," says Trace Barnhill at Vogue. Buy it at The Line.
3. Murad Clarifying Body Spray ($34)
This acne spray helps banish the breakouts on your back and chest that can crop up as a result of heavy sweating. Salicylic acid clears out pores while the menthol cools and comforts irritated skin. Buy it at Amazon.
4. Jurlique After Sun Replenishing Moisturizing Lotion ($62)
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This blend of mango and shea butters acts as a refreshing balm to sunburned skin, helping "even the driest patches revert back to a softer, more supple state," according to InStyle. Buy it at Amazon.
5. Living Proof No Frizz Humidity Shield ($24)
This "magic" product tames even the frizziest flyaways and adds volume like a texturizing spray, says Katya Bychkova at InStyle. Plus, it lasts: "A few spritzes in the morning is all you need for the whole day." Buy it at Amazon.
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