Hot Nails
For the longest wear possible, use a gel polish or gel top coat—we like Essie Gel- Setter 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.
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 a liquid, such as Cover FX Custom Enhancer Drops ($42), along your cheekbones, and blend with a fluffy brush or your fingers.
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.
Sexy Eyes
Make your eyes look brighter and more youthful by swapping your go-to shadow and black liner for metallic versions. “These are the new neutrals, and they go with anything,” says Scott. Sweep a long-wearing, liquid-y gold or platinum shadow across your lids. Try Stila Magnificent Metals Glitter & Glow Liquid Eye Shadow in Kitten Karma ($24). Or trace a gilded liner, like Make Up for Ever Aqua XL Ink Liner in ME-42, along your upper lash lines.
Frizz-Free Hair
Keep humidity from ruining a good hair day with products that add body but won’t weigh down strands, like a root- lifting powder (Oribe Swept Up Volume Powder Spray, $42) or a lightweight wave spray (R+Co Sail Soft Wave Spray, $29). “You want something that’s going to give you volume and smoothness at the same time,” says hairstylist Tim Rogers. Soften dry strands and tame flyaways with a nongreasy, silicone-free oil. “Oils with silicones can sit on top of the hair and cause more frizz.” Our pick: Kérastase Paris Aura Botanica Concentré Essentiel. Rub a few pumps from your mid-lengths to your ends for instant shine.
Goofproof Glow
Vita Liberata Ten Minute Tan requires, yes, only 10 minutes. Slather it on, set your timer, then hop in the shower to rinse off. (Bonus: There’s no lingering odor.) A few hours later, revel in your newly golden aura. You can reapply for a deeper color. For lower-key radiance, GlamGlow Glowstarter Mega Illuminating Moisturizer in Sun Glow ($49) gives your face the right balance of warmth and luminosity. And your pores look smaller, and fine lines are blurred.
Soft Skin
Treat a sun-parched complexion to a much-needed boost of hydration by adding products made with hyaluronic acid to your regimen. Neutrogena Hydroboost Hydrating Cleansing Gel ($8) thoroughly cleanses yet leaves your skin supple, while L’Oréal Paris Hydra Genius Daily Liquid Care, which also contains aloe vera, calms and helps prevent further moisture loss.
Smarter SPF
Hot and humid conditions can make sunscreen feel heavy. Fortunately, newer options absorb instantly, leaving no greasy residue. A mousse, such as Supergoop Super Power Sunscreen Mousse SPF 50, is ideal for your body, combining the hydrating benefits of a lotion with the weightlessness of a spray. For your face, choose a product that soothes and fortifies your skin’s natural moisture levels. “Sun exposure sets off an inflammatory process,” explains dermatologist Hilary Baldwin, M.D. “Sunscreen helps maintain your skin’s barrier.” We like La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Moisturizer SPF 30 ($20).
Fresh Scents
Trade your full-strength perfume for a body spray. It’s less concentrated than a typical fragrance, so you can spritz it on with abandon and not worry about overdosing. Tom Ford’s Costa Azzurra and Fleur de Portofino body sprays smell like being transported to the Italian Riviera (think zesty citrus, sultry jasmine, and lush herbs); you’ll want both.
