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The weather has been hot and humid (already) in New York City, and while adding an oil to your beauty routine might seem counterintuitive, just wait until you try Tatcha Gold Camellia Beauty Oil ($125). Its lightweight formulation includes camellia oil for nourishment, licorice extract to calm skin, and squalene for added hydration. Plus, the flakes of 24-karat gold add a decadent touch to the whole experience. But what makes this bottle so magical is that it's truly multipurpose. I use it on freshly cleansed skin for a lighter moisturizer day and night; I rub it all over my body after the shower for radiant, smooth skin; and I use it on the ends of my hair to combat dry, frizzy strands. The lipid structure of camellia oil is similar to that of your skin, so it's easily absorbed, it won't clog pores, and you're not left with a greasy feeling. This bottle of beauty elixir has streamlined my Summer beauty regimen down to one quick fix.

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Erase that midday slump with a spritz of Tatcha Dewy Skin Mist ($48). Whereas some facial misters contain just water to perk up the complexion, this product packs a skin-quenching punch. Squalane and camellia oil moisturize, while liquid silk helps to soften and lock in hydration. Antioxidant-rich red algae even aids in preventing sun damage. Spray this light moisturizer on before applying foundation to prevent caking, or use it to refresh after a long day under fluorescent lights. And although it comes in a small bottle, this concentrated mist will last you months. (That is, unless your friends take it for themselves.)

Japan's geisha are known for their smooth, clear skin, and that's exactly what Tatcha founder Vicky Tsai wanted to capture when developing her brand's new skin care line. All products in the four-step ritual are worth mentioning, but you'll love its Supple Moisture Rich Silk Cream ($150).

As the name suggests, the lightweight but rich gel-cream contains silk proteins, which help skin retain moisture. Additionally, a blend of bioactives derived from green tea, algae, and rice bran shield the skin's barrier function, all while protecting against UV-induced damage. Most of all, the nongreasy cream glides on smoothly, even doubling as a makeup primer thanks to the ultrasmooth foundation it lays. Apply just a pearl-sized amount using the attached gold spoon, which is ingeniously tied to the jar with a piece of silk fabric (as a nod to the geisha's traditional silk robes). Then, sit back in awe of your gorgeously bright, plumped-up complexion, as well as the fact that you'll won't be loosing this skin cream applicator wand.