Editors' Picks: Beat the Heat
Come the sticky, sweaty last days of summer, we all need a little pick-me-up to make us feel pretty. Here, Cookie staffers share their favorite hot-weather beauty picks.
By Marta Topran
- Marine Hair Beach
"Waves Spray" - Fekkai
"I love the smell, and when the summer humidity reeks havoc on my slightly wavy hair, it makes 'just going with it' look like intentionally tousled hair as opposed to a big ol' frizzy mistake."
—Joyce Bautista, managing editor$23, Fekkai.com.
- Be Delicious Art
- DKNY
"This crisp, playground-friendly scent, with its sunny notes of apple, cucumber, grapefruit, and tuberose, just smells like 'happy mom.' And the mod limited-edition bottle looks like a toy."
—Jennifer Tung, health and beauty director$70, available Macys.com in August.
- Matte Sunshine SPF 20
- Dior
"I get supergreasy in the summer, so I avoid all things shimmery—which is difficult when it comes to bronzer. That's why I love this matte version. It has no shiny particles, so my face looks tan, never sweaty."
—Marta Topran, health and beauty assistant$40, Sephora.com.
- Sugar Rose Lip
Treatment SPF 15 - Fresh
"The sheer color is the perfect subtle complement to my natural lip color, and it moisturizes lips without being sticky at all. I love the smell and the SPF, too."
—Jane Sung, associate fashion editor$23, available at Fresh.com in August.
- Perfume Body Oil
- Kai
"It's a summer staple for me. The gardenia scent is mild and delicious—and it's one of the only fragrances my perfume-averse significant other actually likes."
—Mireille Hyde, assistant editor$30, Barneys.com.
- Waterproof Mascara
- Benefit Badgal
"I'm religious about wearing sunscreen, so in the summer heat this leads to lots of smudgy eyes—and not in the smoky, cool, good way. This stays put all day but isn't a chore to get off at night. And for someone like me, who prefers to spend zero time on makeup application and removal, this is bliss."
—Christine Frey, fashion market director$19, BenefitCosmetics.com.
- Sunflower Color Preserving Deep Recovery Pak
- Kiehl's
"I love the beach, but my dyed hair isn't such a fan. I use this paraben- and sulfate-free masque after a sun- and saltwater-soaked day to help repair any damage and prevent my color from fading."
—Marta Topran, health and beauty assistant$25, available at Kiehls.com in July.
- I'm His Coral-Friend
Nail Color - OPI
"It's splashy but not trendy, and it goes with all my summer looks and moods: tomboy glam, peasant."
—Milano Miodini, assistant editor$9, available at OPI.com for stores.
- Lip and Cheek Stain in Mango Crush
- Stila
"I use this every day. I wouldn't think to wear coral, but this is such a soft, pinky color and looks great on tan skin. Plus it's sheer and gives just enough of a glow. I put it on my forehead, nose, and cheeks and then layer it on my lips for a deeper color."
—Jennifer Smith, fashion director$24, StilaCosmetics.com.
- Lemon + Sage Body
Butter Lite - Bliss
"I've always loved the bracing lemon-sage scent of Bliss's original Body Butter, but it's too thick and heavy for summer. This new lotion has the coolness and consistency of tzatziki (in a good way!) and soaks instantly into skin."
—Jennifer Tung, health and beauty director$29, BlissWorld.com.
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