Bag of Tricks

As temperatures soar, keep your cool with a freezable fragrance, a blush-meets-bronzer, and a shimmery headband. Enter for a chance to win it all.


By Dana Wood

Jennifer Behr Wide Lattice Headband
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Jennifer Behr Wide Lattice Headband
 

Paired with a sleek black bikini or your frilliest frock, this metallic stretchy strap is a primo day-into-evening pick.

$62, Jennifer Behr

 
Clinique City Block Sheer Oil-Free Daily Face Protector SPF 25
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Clinique City Block Sheer Oil-Free Daily Face Protector SPF 25

Stuck in the city? Don't sweat it—this skin shield is infused with shine-zapping algae and moisture-wicking fibers. It also contains nonchemical sunscreens, a boon for sensitive complexions.

$17, Clinique

 
Relax and Wax No-Scream Cream
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Relax and Wax No-Scream Cream
 

A cult object on the day-spa circuit, this numbing potion lowers the hair-removal ouch factor and can be applied up to 45 minutes pre-appointment.

$18, Amazon.com

 
Olay Regenerist Eye Derma-Pods
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Olay Regenerist Eye Derma-Pods
 

Used up to three times a week, these tiny treatments work to deflate undereye puffiness, soften wrinkles, and exfoliate flaky skin.

$25 for 24, Regenerist for stores

 
Victoria's Secret Supermodel Scented Body Ice
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Victoria's Secret Supermodel Scented Body Ice
 

Pop them in the freezer, then crack one open on a hot day or a steamy night. The blend of apple, currant, and honeysuckle makes for a sweetly refreshing fragrance.

$19 for 12 cubes, Victoria's Secret for stores

 
Paul & Joe Beauté Lip Gloss
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Paul & Joe Beauté Lip Gloss

Surprisingly long-lasting and available in 10 sheer, shiny shades (shown: #07 Love Berry).

$20, Bergdorf Goodman, (800) 558-1855

 
chantecaille The Coral
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chantecaille The Coral

This luxe blush-bronzer hybrid softens skin with silk proteins and vitamin C. Bonus: Part of the proceeds goes to Reefs of Hope, a project of the Pew Institute for Ocean Science.

$69, Bliss World

 
Photography by Ethan Palmer
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