Summer has finally arrived and with it comes an assortment of products to help you get through the heat and humidity with minimal upset.
Though we may all have our unique challenges to deal with as the temperatures rise — hair driven to frizz up or go flat from humidity, skin that gets supershiny or Sahara dry when exposed to sun — we all tend to have the same goal: to look as fresh and glowy as we possibly can.
We’ve rounded up a few new (and some not-so-new) products that will help you survive the summer with the utmost style.
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For body
From Canada comes new products by Cake Beauty. The paraben-free line made with 95 percent natural ingredients was launched years ago in founder Heather Reier’s kitchen. The new Cake Milk Made Body Hydrating Moisture Milk ($18) and Cake Milk Made Body Smoothing White Sugar Scrub ($30) are the perfect pair for adding light moisture to skin after a glow-inducing exfoliation. Available at Sugarcoat Beauty, 256 Pharr Road.
● MAC’s To The Beach Collection includes this body oil, To The Beach Bronze Body Oil, which promises a shimmery golden hue. Botanical oils help smooth the skin. The $22 oil is limited edition so hurry to MAC counters everywhere.
● We like the long-lasting UV protection of gloDaily Defense SPF 30+ from Glotherapeutics. Available for $30 at www.gloskincare.com
Keep your feet ready for sandal season with tried and true Barielle Total Foot Care Cream. Apply at night, wear cotton socks and wake up with soft tootsies. Available for $12 at Barielle.com .
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For face
● If your summer glow doesn’t come naturally, there are a host of cosmetics to help you achieve it. This summer, makeup artist Tom Pecheux offers a limited-edition collection of glosses in popular shades including Fuchsia Fever, Nude Rose and Floral Fantasy, each $20 at Estee Lauder counters in Nordstrom.
● The Body Shop Bronzing Powder is a summer essential that instantly bronzes face, cheeks or décolletage, $18.50 at the Body Shop.
● Essie’s summer collection, which includes Pretty Edgy, a creme polish with a nice green hue. Available for $8 at Ulta and Trade Secret stores.
● Glominerals new gloCheek Sheen is a peachy highlighter that is universally flattering. Use it on cheeks, eyes or anywhere you want to add a bit of light. It is available for $22 at www.gloskincare.com .
● Makeup artist Carol Shaw is known for her skin-friendly products. These shadows from her limited-edition Hollywood Hot List collection will make your eyes a summer standout. The full kit, which includes another eye shadow, liquid lipstick, a blush/bronzer duo and a mini body bronzer is $29.50 at www.sephora.com .
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Fragrance
You may have a go-to summer fragrance, but we urge you (and your man) to give Burberry Summer for men and women a try. The fragrance for women ($50) is a floral fruity green scent with notes of pomegranate, freesia and sandalwood. For men ($60), the woody citrus features mint, thyme and cedarwood. Both available at www.sephora.com .
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For hair
We are long past denying that our hair is colored. At this point, it is all about keeping it hydrated and preventing color fade, especially in the summer. Pureology’s Hydrate line does just that with Hydrate LightCondition ($27) and Hydrate HydraWhip ($45). Both contain botanical ingredients, a signature aromatherapy blend and AntiFadeComplex. Find them at Mint Salon, 985 Monroe Ave.
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