On sunny days, forget contouring, strobing and glamorous red-carpet makeup. Summer beauty is all about looking as natural as possible — even when multiple creams and powders are involved — as quickly as you can. Cosmetics companies are delivering on both fronts with next-level formulas, and here’s a look at six new makeup and skin-care products ideal for blazing weather.
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Youthful Glow
Stop the hands of time with this anti-aging bronzer, the first of its kind. The serum contains “Mimetic Factor,” a plant-based collagen and fibroblast booster, to smooth, firm and lift the skin. The shades will evoke the look of Alessandra Ambrosio after a weekend at the beach.
By Terry “Terrybly Densiliss Sun Glow,” $116 at Barneys.com
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Easy on the eye
Finally, a powder eye shadow that renders practically powderless color. Clinique’s latest entry was developed with patented “slurry technology” — lab-speak for a cosmetic that starts out semiliquid and is baked dry — making it extra-velvety, blendable and buildable. Smooth on one or more of the eight shades with a finger or brush for a long-lasting wash of color.
Clinique Lid Pop, $17 at Sephora.com
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Give 'em lip
This Korea-made lip mask is the ultimate in no-makeup makeup. Paint on the sticky, heavily pigmented gloop with a small brush, and wait 10 minutes — during which time you’ll look like the Joker — then peel it off, and your pout will be stained a luscious shade of pink or coral. Best of all, the water-resistant and transfer-proof tint lasts for up to 10 hours — perfect for a day at the pool.
Cailyn Cosmetics Cocoon lip stain (brush not included), $22 at Evine.com
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Do me a solid
There’s no risk of TSA liquid seizure with this facial cleanser. It looks like a deodorant, but you glide it across your face, where it foams on contact. The formula is enriched with coconut oil and pearl extract, a marine mineral that nourishes dry skin.
Elements “On the Move” cleansing stick, $28 at H2OPlus.com
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Shower-on SPF
Are you a sunscreen shirker? Wash it on with this facial cleanser. It deposits towel- and rinse-proof SPF 30, so you can skip a step in your beauty routine. The water-resistant formula lasts 80 minutes in a pool.
Dr. Russo Sun Protective day cleanser SPF 30, $75 at SpaceNK.com