My mom and I talk every day, multiple times a day. I’d say we probably average about two hours on the phone—a mix of calls and FaceTimes. And the topics we cover? Everything from everyday stresses (too many!) to exciting summer plans (those are hush-hush for now) to new products we love, want to try, or need a restock of. So, on a recent call with her, I wanted to get the lowdown on what she’s been eyeing for summer—mom knows best, after all. And not because I secretly want to buy them for her for Mother’s Day (I already got her wishlist), but because I’m also in the midst of a summer refresh and was curious to see where we align.

At the end of the call, we laughed because I’m totally my mother’s daughter; so much on our summer 2025 wishlists (nay, pretty much everything) is the same—some are products I told my mom about, like this these Cariuma sneakers, others are one she turned me onto, like this genius travel bag and these glow-boosting bronzing drops that I can’t live without anymore.

TL;DR? I wanted what she wanted (or was it that she wanted what I wanted?) Either way, check out the nine summer-perfect products we yapped about for hours—because they’re just so good. Your summer self will thank you.

9 Mom- and Editor-Approved Summer Products

• Summer Whites: Spanx SPANXsupersmooth Stretch Twill Wide-Leg Pants, $128; spanx.com
• Skin Care Essential: Le Prunier Plumscreen SPF 31, $78; credo.com
• Sneaker Upgrade: Cariuma Embroidered Flowers Oca Low Suede Sneakers, $129; cariuma.com
• Travel Essential: Longchamp Medium Le Pliage Original Tote Bag, $180; nordstrom.com
• Glow-Inducing Secret: True Botanicals Bronze Well Regenerative Glow Drops, $120; truebotanicals.com
• Celeb- and Mom-Loved: Westman Atelier Complexion Drops, $68; credo.com and nordstrom.com
• ‘It’ Summer Shoe: M.Gemi the Amabile Mary Jane Flat, $278; mgemi.com
• Fresh Scent: Chanel Chance Eau Splendide Eau de Parfum, $143; nordstrom.com and chanel.com
• Repeat-Wear: Nordstrom Wide-Leg Crop Pants, $109; nordstrom.com
• Genius Beauty Buy: Silk’n VacuPedi Heel-Exfoliating Device, $89; nordstrom.com

Spanx SPANXsupersmooth Stretch Twill Wide-Leg Pants

My entire family owns these pants in the bone hue, but, because they’re so good, my mom and I agree that we also need them in a summer-perfect white. The stretch twill material is equal parts comfy yet durable, so unlike other white pants that might veer more see-through, I have high hopes these offer full coverage.

Le Prunier Plumscreen SPF 31

My mom and I are fans of anything from Le Prunier (its face oil changed our life), but this time of year, we’re all for extra SPF protection, which is why we’re stocking up on a few tubes of the brand’s sunscreen. It’s moisturizing without feeling overly greasy (something I can’t deal with during NYC’s humid months), while also offering broad-spectrum protection from UVA/UVB/HEV rays. It beautifully sinks into the skin and doesn’t leave a white cast or make us break out, as some super greasy formulas have.

Cariuma Embroidered Flowers Oca Low Suede Sneakers

I’m sorry, but how cute are these floral-embroidered Cariuma sneakers? My mom and I gushed about them over the phone—so yeah, they’re pretty darn cute. In fact, if I imagine summer in shoe form, it would be almost exactly like these kicks: flowery, cheery, and colorful! She decided on the blue suede while I opted for the yellow, but since we’re both the same size, I predict we’ll swap midway through the season. I’m ready to wear mine with breezy white dresses.

Longchamp Medium Le Pliage Original Tote Bag

If you travel a lot, tend to go away for the weekend often, or simply need a bag to haul, this Longcamp Le Pliage Tote is it. It folds down into a teeny-tiny square (space saving!), but when you unbutton and expand it, there’s so much room, you could probably pack a week’s worth of clothes. Depending on how much I need, I can play around with the bag size—and that’s pretty darn genius.

Below, check out more summer essentials my mom and I both agree on.

True Botanicals Bronze Well Regenerative Glow Drops

Westman Atelier Complexion Drops

M.Gemi the Amabile Mary Jane Flats

Chanel Chance Eau Splendide Eau de Parfum

Nordstrom Wide-Leg Crop Pants

Silk’n VacuPedi Heel-Exfoliating Device