Basking in glorious summer rays isn’t the quickest – or safest – way to acquire that coveted, fresh-from-vacation tan. Still, there’s no excuse not to gild your body in a little bronze goodness to achieve some sculpted, summertime sexy. Bronze, highlight, and blend with one of our summertime picks for the perfect sun-kissed look. Go ahead glam girl… get your glow on!

Sonia Kashuk Super Sheer Shimmering Highlighter, $9.79 at Target.com.
Too Faced Primed & Poreless SPF 20 Bronze Tint Face Primer, $30 at TooFaced.com.
Physician’s Formula pH Matchmaker pH Powered Bronzer, $14.95 at PhysiciansFormula.com.
Iman Sheer Finish Bronzing Powder in Afterglow, $12.39 at Drugstore.com.
Anastasia Beverly Hills Illumin8 Bronzer, $29 at Anastasia.net.
Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess Soft Shimmer Bronzer, $32 at EsteeLauder.com.
Essence Mosaic Compact Powder in Sunkissed Beauty 01, $3.49 at Ulta.com.
Clinique Superbalanced Mineral Bronzer, $34.50 at Clinique.com.
Revlon Photoready Sculpting Blush Palette, $12.99 at Revlon.com.

L’Oreal Sublime Sun Advanced Sunscreen SPF 50+, Available at Target.com for $7.99
Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protection Cream for Face SPF 55, Available at Shiseido.com for $35
Ulta Premium Protection Daily Moisturizer + Sunscreen SPF 15, Available at Ulta.com for $18
Prevage Triple Defense Shield Sunscreen SPF 50, Available at ElizabethArden.com for $79
NIA 24 Sun Damage Prevention Sunscreen SPF 30, Available at NIA24.com for $45
Algenist Ultra Lightweight UV Defense Fluid SPF 50, Available at Algenist.com for $38
Peter Thomas Roth Instant Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30, Available at PeterThomasRoth.com for $12
Kate Somerville Protect Serum Sunscreen SPF 55, Available at Sephora.com for $45
Neutrogena Clear Face Liquid Lotion Sunblock SPF 30, Available at Neutrogena.com for $9.49
Bare Escentuals Bareminerals Natural Sunscreen SPF 30, Available at BareEscentuals.com for $28

1. Dove Clear Tone Skin Renew Clinical Protection Deodorant, Available at Drugstore.com for $7.99
2. Echo Design Bikini Bags, Available at Zappos.com for $20
3. Ettika adjustable Neon Satin Cord with gold Faceted Beads, Available at Ettika.com for $40
4. Fekkai Summer Hair After Sun Daily Mask, Available at Fekkai.com for $25
5. Flywheel Giftcards, Available at Flysports.com for $30
6. Goody Quik Style Paddle Brush, Available at Target.com for $11.99
7. Hawaiian Tropic Shimmer Effect Coconut Papaya After Sun Lotion, Available at Ulta.com for $6.79
8. Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration Lotion Sunscreen SPF 50, Available at Walgreens.com for $10.99
9. Lands’ End Natural Zip Totes in Melon, Available at LandsEnd.com for $35
10. Nest Fragrances Votive Candles, Available at Shop.NestFragrances.com for $14
11. OPI Holland Collection Polishes, Available at Amazon.com for $6.99
12. Philip B Katira Hair Masque, Available at PhilipB.com for $40
13. Reach Toothbrushes from the Jeff Lewis & Shoshanna Gruss Collections, Available at Amazon.com for $6.12
14. Sanuk Women’s Ibiza Stitch Sandals, Available at Sanuk.com for $20
15. Schick Hydro Silk for Women Razor, Available at Soap.com for $11.49
16. Sonia Kashuk Assorted Cosmetic Bags, Available at Target.com for $5.99-$24.99
17. Starbucks Refreshers Sparkling Green Coffee Energy Beverage, Available at Grocery stores nationwide for $1.99
18. Pixi Tinted Brilliance Balms, Available at Target.com for $16
19. Tarte Amazonian Clay Bronzer, Available at TarteCosmetics.com for $37
20. Urban Decay 24/7 Glide on Pencil, Available at UrbanDecay.com for $19

There was no shortage of delicious-smelling scents along the red carpet for The Fragrance Foundation’s 40th Anniversary of the Fifi Awards. The event hosted by Jane Lynch brought out a slew of celebrities like Michelle Monaghan, Carol Alt, Nicole Richie, Mariska Hargitay, Martha Stewart, Josh Groban, Jessica Stam, and Chaka Khan, who strolled the red carpet sporting – besides elegant gowns and suits – healthy doses of their favorite fragrances. The ceremony, held at New York’s Lincoln Center, honored the year’s best-smelling scents as well as a few of the fragrance world’s most celebrated figures.Evelyn Lauder, the 2006 Fifi Hall of Fame Recipient, was honored with a Legacy of Excellence Tribute, and Coco Chanel received this year’s Hall of Fame award. The Fragrance Foundation also named Justin Bieber the Fragrance Celebrity of the Year for his enormous success in launching his first fragrance, “Someday.” Other winners included Tom Ford Violet Blonde (for women) and Gucci Guilty Pour Homme (for men) for Luxe Fragrance of the Year. Consumers’ Choice winners were Victoria’s Secret Angel (for women) and Bath & Body Works Signature Collection for Men Classic. And inducted into the Fragrance Hall of Fame were Hermes 24 Faubourg (for women) and Acqua di Gio (for men). Whether the winning fragrances had notes of vanilla, hints of citrus, or musky undertones, their creators can probably all agree that the smell of success itself is pretty sweet.

“Beauty is only skin deep” takes on a new meaning when it comes to AmorePacific’s antioxidant-packed, botanical-infused, green tea-patented goodness. The skincare savant is widely known for bypassing water as a product base, instead infusing its moisture-rich elixirs with bamboo sap, red ginseng, and green tea leaves that are grown and harvested at the company’s JeJu Island complex off the Korean coast. These powerful, concentrated Asian ingredients are proven to hydrate the skin more than water, saturate its deepest layers, and infuse the skin with the powerful ECGC antioxidant to create a firm barrier against the elements.

The Moisture Bound Tinted Treatment Moisturizer with SPF 15 is paraben- and sulfate-free and the brand’s answer to the BB cream craze, giving your skin a sheer, smoothed-out complexion while providing SPF protection. One of our favorites, the Skin Energy Mist (especially this cute version featuring art from Brooklyn-based artist Wook Kim), is the perfect pick-me-up after a day about town, city, sand, and surf. The uber-refreshing mist contains bamboo sap, red ginseng, and matsutake mushroom extracts to give your skin a vibrant blast in a pump or two. What we’re really clamoring to get our hands on is the latest addition to the Moisture Bound family, the Vitalizing Body Lotion. Available in June, the water-free elixir is light to the touch but bursting with moisture in a 24 hour time-release formula that’ll keep your skin soft from day to night. Not to mention, all three products smell divine. How’s that for deep, down beauty?

Available at Sephora.com and BerdorfGoodman for $35-$100.

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer, and everyone can’t wait to show off some skin. But many forget the dangers of exposing themselves to so many UV rays as skin cancer is still the most common form of the disease in the U.S. Dermatologist Dr. Debra Jaliman, M.D., author of “Skin Rules: Trade Secrets From a Top New York Dermatologist,” let us in on some important suncare secrets for this summer and beyond:
She suggested using a dual-purpose product like Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Serum SPF 30. The broad-spectrum sunscreen can protect you from both UVA/UVB rays, and a retinol with a sustained release also containing hyaluronic acid to keep skin quenched. Brown spots will start fading and skin will start smoothing out after a week of use. Hats aren’t just for show; she noted that wearing a hat with a 2-inch wide brim, preferably with an SPF of 30 will keep your head cool and safe from the sun’s rays. If your head goes bare, be sure to slather a small amount of sunscreen on the part in your hair to reduce the risk of burning. Keep you pout plush and protected by using a balm containing SPF since lips can get skin cancer that is more likely to spread. Sunscreen needs to be applied every 2 hours or it won’t be able to prevent much if your splashing in the waves and toweling off. As appealing as it is to go for a lunchtime stroll, it’s the same time when UV rays are their strongest. Keep the SPF handy in all situations and expect smoother, spot-free skin for years to come.

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From hot tools, to harsh dyes, to even the environment, our hair endures a lot of stress from its start at the root until it reaches the end. Living Proof will erase all that damage and return your mane to its original state with it its new Restore line. With a shampoo, conditioner, mask treatment, targeted repair cream, and even a recovery regimen for the most extreme cases, it will infuse your strands with moisture while smoothing the cuticle for a fine finish.
Don’t believe us? Living Proof is spreading the word on its Restore the Love Bus that will travel throughout New York City this weekend. Beauty buffs who have had enough of the tress stress can stop by for free hair styling, sampling bars, and special products offers, including a chance to win a transformative vacation to Canyon Ranch. Living Proof’s Creative Director and editorial stylist, Tim Rogers, will be on hand with a team of scientists to provide visitors with hair consultations to find their perfect Living Proof regimen. Even if you can’t make it, you can still take the 14 day challenge by snapping up a Restore Discovery Kit and document your journey by registering on the brand’s Facebook page.
The Restore the Love Bus will be at Sephora Soho May 18th, 11am-7pm; Sephora Meatpacking on May 19th, 12-7pm; and Sephora 86th and Lexington on May 20th, 10am-6pm. For more information, please visit Living Proof’s Facebook page or check out the video below:

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