Summer Beauty Essentials

Beat the heat with the right products and expert tips.

- Anne-Marie Guarnieri

EASY LUMINOSITY The ideal illuminator is a cross between a blush and a highlighter, says makeup artist William Bob Scott. “You want something subtle that adds warmth to your skin but isn’t too sparkly,” he explains. Dust on a powder formula, like Hourglass Ambient Strobe Lighting Blush ($38), or dot a few drops of a liquid option, such as Cover FX Custom Enhancer Drops ($42), along your cheekbones, and blend with a fluffy brush or your fingers.

HOT NAILS For the longest wear possible, use a gel polish or gel top coat—we like Essie GelSetter Top Coat ($10). “It lasts practically forever, and reapplying the top coat once or twice a week will keep nails chip-free,” says manicurist Tracylee Percival.

PRETTY LIPS H 2 0+ Beauty Oasis Lip Gel marries the hydration of a balm with the sheer color of a lip stain. (The sky-blue shade goes on clear.) Plus it’s less thick than traditional gloss, which makes it ideal for sweltering days.