Make like this Dolce & Gabbana spring 2013 model and keep summer alive with these hair, makeup and skincare products. Click through to see our picks!
1. BB Cream
These days it seems every skincare brand has launched its own BB cream, which is welcome news for the uninitiated. BB stands for “blemish balm” and the cream comes in a range of combinations—some tinted, some with SPF—with most formulas boasting hydrating ingredients that even out skin texture and diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. We recommend versions with sun protection like Dr. Lewinn by Kinerase Instant Perfecting BB Cream SPF 15, $18.50, drlewinnbykinerase.com, or Dior Hydra Life BB Crème SPF 30, $56, dior.com.
2. Bronzer
No summer is complete without a self-tan, and thankfully technology has improved since the days of orange skin and streaking. We suggest a light bronzer that enhances your natural skin color and can easily be added to your beauty routine. Try By Terry Hyaluronic Summer Bronzing Hydra-Veil, $65, byterry.com, or, if you prefer a powder version, Les Beiges from Chanel, $58, chanel.com, with white rose and cotton flower that provide a healthy glow to sensitive complexions.
3. Bold Nail Color
Sandal season is nearly over, but there’s still time to dip your toes (and hands) in bold, vibrant polishes. Try Dolce & Gabbana’s Intense Nail Lacquer Camelia, $24, saks.com, from their Love in Taormina Collection, whose rich colors were inspired by the Sicilian countryside. And for a bit of glam we recommend Deborah Lippmann’s cerulean metallic polish called, fittingly, Mermaid’s Eyes, $19, lippmanncollection.com.
4. Sea Salt Spray
Choosing the right product is essential to perfecting the “done, yet undone” look, and texturizing sprays with sea salt provide effortless beach hair—even if you forgot to book that beach house. Check out cult favorite Surf Spray from Bumble & bumble, $25, bumbleandbumble.com, or O&M Surf Bomb Sea Salt Texture Spray, $24, originalmineral.com.
5. Body Oil
While the heat and humidity might not inspire you to slather yourself in body lotion, you can still keep your skin feeling soft and hydrated thanks to lightweight body oils. Options with tint and shimmer will give your skin a light glow and provide a lovely scent. Plus, they’re multipurpose and work for the face, body, even hair. We’d reach for NARS Monoï Body Glow II, $59, narscosmetics.com, or Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse, $45, us.nuxe.com.
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