Lifestyle Style Aja Naomi King's Summer Style and Beauty Essentials Actress and L'Oréal Paris spokeswoman Aja Naomi King shares her beauty and fashion must-haves for when the heat is on By Jackie Fields Jackie Fields Instagram Jackie Fields is the Deputy Beauty Director at PEOPLE. A Tufts University and Parsons School of Design alum, she joined the brand as an editorial assistant in 2005 and has previously held the titles of reporter, writer-reporter, writer, editor, and senior editor. In 2009, she reported the magazine's first BeautyWatch page. During the last 12 years, she has focused almost entirely on beauty – specifically celebrity and market trends. Jackie most enjoys heading up the brand's annual drugstore Beauty Awards. When she is not reporting, writing, and editing content, she is testing fragrances, lipsticks, and products for 4c hair or catering to her beloved English Bulldog, Bowie. People Editorial Guidelines Published on June 1, 2021 09:00 AM Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos 01 of 09 All About Aja Naomi King's Simple, Stylish Summer Routine Getty For actress and L'Oréal Paris spokeswoman Aja Naomi King, the summer is already abuzz with excitement. The expectant actress – who recently wrapped her new film Boxing Day – is prepping for motherhood. It's "the most important project of my life," King, 36, said, which means keeping her routines "light and easy" as she savors this special time. "When I think about my summer beauty philosophy Sheryl Crow's 'Soak Up The Sun' comes to mind," she says. "This summer I want to feel a sense of freedom and focus on joy. My beauty philosophy is no different: [it's about] using products that allow my skin to feel pampered, which in turn puts me in a state of optimal relaxation." "My beauty routine always revolves around nourishing my skin," says King, though with more time spent outdoors, she's also focused on "products that protect it in all that [sun] exposure." Check out her essentials, ahead. 02 of 09 Mascara "My makeup outlook in the summer is generally more minimalist, and I anticipate this summer to be even more so since I will have my hands full! A few coats of Lash Paradise gives me lots of volume so I can look rested, even when I'm not!" Buy It! L'Oréal Paris Voluminous Lash Paradise Mascara, $9; walmart.com 03 of 09 Sunscreen "I love this sunscreen. It's moisturizing and protects my skin, it's great for everyone but made with Black girls like me in mind so I don't have to worry about any kind of residue that might change my beautiful brown skin to grey. It's a summer must – but is great to have all year round." Buy It! Black Girl Sunscreen, $19; blackgirlsunscreen.com 04 of 09 Hand Sanitizer "For me, I don't think the use of hand sanitizer will be going away any time soon. The great scent combined with the fact that it doesn't dry out my hands makes this a must to carry around in my bag." Buy It! Amass Pseudo Citrine Hand Sanitizer, $20; amass.com 05 of 09 Candle "One of my favorite things to do when I wake up is light a candle. I love filling my home with subtle, clean and fresh scents and this is one of my favorites. Not only do I get the pleasure of supporting a small business, but their candles are 100% soy, made with simple clean ingredients that make me feel good about having them in my home." Buy It! Bare Candle Co. Avocado + Mint Candle, $21; barecandleco.com 06 of 09 Face Serum "Summer skin is vulnerable to a ton of outside elements, so intense moisture is key for me. This serum is the absolute best for hydration – hands down. I wear it day and night and it doesn't leave a tacky residue like a lot of other serums I've tried, so it's perfect under makeup." Buy It! L'Oréal Paris Derm Intensives 1.5% Hyaluronic Acid Face Serum, $24; amazon.com 07 of 09 Body Scrub "A delicious body scrub that is very moisturizing but not too oily is perfect for making sure my skin is gently exfoliated, smooth and soft out the shower. This scrub makes me feel like I'm in a spa, which is the perfect way to start the day." Buy It! Osea Salts of the Earth Body Scrub, $42; oseamalibu.com 08 of 09 Fanny Pack "Summertime for me means switching to my summer bag, and in an effort to feel light and easy I'm very excited for this stylish fanny pack to wear [as a] crossbody. The bags from this woman-run company are not only beautifully designed but highly functional, making it incredibly easy for me to downsize and yet fit all my most necessary items. Bonus: with each purchase you can choose an organization for them to donate to like BLM or Stop AAPI Hate." Buy It! Dagne Dover Ace Fanny Pack, $85; dagnedover.com 09 of 09 Sandals "I've always been a huge fan of this brand and founder, Aurora James, not only for her impeccable taste but also her incredible impact in the fashion world. So of course, when looking for comfortable and incredibly beautiful summer sandals I knew exactly where to find them. These shoes make me feel fancy even if it's just for a stroll around my neighborhood." Buy It! Brother Vellies Trieste Sandal in Pillow Suede, $285; brothervellies.com