When it comes to short shorts, surfing and margaritas, hot, sunny weather is our friend. When it comes to looking our best all season long? Not so much.
In order to survive the next few months without looking like a “before” picture (lank hair, melting makeup—you get the idea), we called in the big guns: four top beauty experts who know all the best lotions, potions and concoctions (because they’ve tried, literally, all of them). Below, they spill their stay-stunning-all-summer beauty secrets…
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— ALEXANDRA PARNASS —
Beauty Director, Harper’s Bazaar
1. Serge Normant Meta Revive Mini Dry Shampoo
“This is a lifesaver. After a long, hot day, when my hair is falling flat, a few spritzes on the roots instantly brings my locks back to life.”
2. Armani Beauty Rouge Sheer d’Armani Lipstick Vintage Pink Collection in #200
“I adore this shade, which is just the right amount of color to leave my lips looking moist and rosy. Because it’s sheer, you can apply it in the back of a cab, sans mirror, and it still looks fab.”
3. Yves Saint Laurent La Laque Couture in Bronze Aztec
“The dark, smoky bronze is gorgeous and perfect for a modern manicure, but definitely on short nails only.”
4. NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF30 in Cuba
“I rarely wear foundation in the summer because it melts! This tinted moisturizer is lightweight and gives me a little color and SPF 30. It’s one step to great-looking skin.”
5. Yves Saint Laurent La Laque Couture in Rouge Pop Art (in stores)
“This warm red is so chic on toes and will look pretty with summer sandals.”
6. Sue Devitt Eye Intensifier Pencil in Pointe Noir
“I can’t live without black liner, and this is a great one. It goes on smoothly, which is key when you’re lining the inside of your lower lash line. Easy to smudge along upper lashlines too.”
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— EMILY DOUGHERTY —
Beauty Director, ELLE
1. Aesop Rind Concentrate Body Balm
“When I got my first magazine job, I celebrated not with a glass of champagne but by splurging on a jar of Aesop’s body balm. Now, I carry a tube with me wherever I go.”
2. Kevyn Aucoin The Lip Gloss in Pasiflora
“You know how certain fountain pens are so fun to write with that you can’t put them down? That’s how I feel about this gloss’s giant plush applicator — it’s like getting kissed by a soft fluffy cloud. Fortunately, the sheer juicy watermelon shade is wildly flattering, no matter how much I end up applying.”
3. XO Kre-At Beauty Mega Lashes Black Onyx
“Fake lashes, once you get the hang of them, are—hands down—the fastest, easiest way to get a black-tie look, no makeup artist required. Kre-At’s Taylor Bababian (who is one of our ELLE Geniuses) added tiny crystals to her line of lashes, so no matter how hot or humid NYC gets on a summer night, this shimmer will stay in place.”
4. Natura Bisse Tolerance Enzyme Peel
“A gentle way to keep skin, even the most sensitive, glowing all summer long: I’ll use this two to three times a week. After a few minutes, the gel magically turns into a luxurious oil—my kind of alchemy!”
5. Yves Saint Lauren Majorelle Blue Mascara
“I’m a sucker for blue mascara, and was so thrilled to see it on the models at Stella McCartney’s fall show (thank you, Pat McGrath!). Navy is too subtle, so go for a true cobalt, like YSL’s Majorelle Blue.”
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— POLLY BLITZER —
Founder & Editor of Beauty Blitz
1. The Art of Shaving Lavender Pre-Shave Oil
“Yes, I occasionally test out men’s products to see how they perform. And sometimes I wind up loving them more than their female counterparts. I adopted this shaving oil as an aromatic post-shower body oil.”
2. Shiseido Pureness Refreshing Cleansing Sheets
“As a new mom of twins (my sweet potatoes Miles and Sam are two months old!), I have a fraction of the time I used to have to spend on beauty rituals. So when the going gets tough, the tough grab one of these refreshing, alcohol-free wipes to help remove makeup.”
3. NARS Cream Eyeshadow in Nomad
“When I’m in a hurry, one finger swipe is all I need. Smooth over your lids for the perfect sheer khaki sheen.”
4. Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat
“Sleep. What sleep? With two babies at home, I need to fake it ’til I make it. A couple dabs of this luminizing highlighter under the eyes makes anyone look blissfully rested.”
5. Fresh Sugar Rose Lip Treatment
“Imagine your lips blushing. That’s what this buttery balm does. It imparts enough tint to attract a kiss from my husband, but not so much that it winds up on him.”
6. Armani Beauty Sheer Bronzer
“You can pile on as much of this translucent, matte bronzer as you want; you’ll never look dusty or dirty – just believably sun-kissed.”
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— TINA CRAIG —
Founder & Editor of Bag Snob
1. X-Ray Delirium Perfume
“I am currently obsessed with this perfume. Not only is the packaging reminiscent of a cool piece of mod sculpture, the scent is fresh and citrusy. Ideal for an instant pick-me-up throughout the summer months.”
2. NARS Makeup Primer
“Friends in L.A. turned me on to this when my eye makeup literally was melting off in front of them. This botanical-boasting blend not only keeps your makeup where it’s supposed to be, it also grants the appearance of flawless, poreless skin.”
5. Deborah Lippmann Rehydrating Base Coat
“Never travel without this! If your polish chips on vacation (and doesn’t it always?!), remove it all and go au natural with Deborah Lippmann’s Rehydrating base coat. With Aloe Vera, it blocks your nails from chlorine damage as well.”
3. T. LeClerc Gloss Reflection
“I keep an arsenal of lip glosses in my cosmetic bag at all times, depending on mood and time of day. For warm summer days, I love the subtle shimmer of T. LeClerc gloss, especially as it reflects against bronzed skin.”
4. Bobbi Brown Beach Shower Gel
“Did someone say beach?! Even if you’re stuck in the city, you can go to the beach daily. With Pacific sea kelp extract, Bobbi Brown’s beach moisturizing shower gel will instantly transport you to soft sand and salty air.”
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