Beauty essentials for the beach

CREAM EYE SHADOW

For shadow that goes the extra mile, invest in a cream formula 

it stays put longer than powder and

 won’t disappear the second you break a sweat.

Products to Try:

Nars celebrates summer with new creamy duos in Burn It Blue

 (shown here) and Camargue. Yves Saint Laurent added two shades

Golden Sands and Riviera Blue (shown here)

to its Water Resistant Cream Eye Shadow collection.

SPF PROTECTION

Though you may rarely burn, doesn’t mean you can skimp on sunscreen

SPF wards off fine lines and wrinkles and plays

 an integral role in maintaining a youthful glow.

Products to Try:

Kiss My Face Sport Spray SPF 50 (available later this month) 

can be used on both your face and body its summery coconut scent

 and budge-proof formula (no eye-stinging or dripping!) are bonuses.

 The new Nature’s Gate Face Block SPF 25 is nourishing and fragrance-free,

 perfect for sensitive skin types. 

Tocca SPF 30 Sunscreen Towelettes are clean and refreshing.

GLOW-GETTING FACE MAKEUP

Fake a clear, glowing complexion with SPF makeup.

 Blot excess oil or sweat with a light, shimmering powder bronzer.

Products to Try:

Revlon ColorStay SPF 15 Under-Eye Concealer wipes away

 all evidence of partying the night before. Impart sun-kissed sparkle

 with the new Lancôme Tropiques Minérale Bamboo Bronzer Compact.

Laura Mercier Oil-Free Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 provides a hint of color.

BODY BRONZER

If you fear being compared to Edward Cullen or Casper

 the Friendly Ghost, layer body bronzer over your sunscreen.

 Focus on areas where the sun would naturally hit, such as your shoulders,

 décolletage, and the tops of your arms and legs.

Products to Try:

 Dust JK Jemma Kidd Show Stopper Water Resistant Bronzer 

on skin for an instant tan. Liquid-lovers can find bronze

 in a bottle with the new Lush Charlotte Island Body Tint.

FRESH FRAGRANCE

The mix of sun, salt, and sand is great for the soul but can

 yield a not-so-great body aroma. Rather than keep paramours 

at arm’s length, have a light fragrance handy.

PRODUCTS TO TRY:

 Miranda Kerr wears a charm bracelet with a solid version 

of the limited-edition Victoria’s Secret Heavenly Flowers scent.

 Prada recently released its Infusion de Tubereuse Eau de Parfum Spray.

WATERPROOF EYELINER

Don’t want the lustworthy lifeguard to catch you without

 eyeliner? Opt for liquid once it dries, it won’t budge 

or a waterproof kohl pencil.

Products to Try:

 Face Stockholm just added water-ready colors Lagoon (shown here)

 and Pool, to its Liquid Eyeliner collection. Stila Cosmetics launched 

Smudge Stick Waterproof Eyeliner in eight playful shades 

(Peacock is featured here). Sephora’s new Tokidoki Perfetto Eyeliners 

are as popular as they are fun.

HAIR SAVER

Beach waves are hot—but dry aftersun strands are not. 

Even worse: discovering that your pricey permanent hair color has faded! 

To combat these negative outcomes, wear an SPF

 hair spray or leave-in conditioner with heat protection and UV filters.

Products to Try:

 Both Redken Color Extend Sun Solar Screen SPF 12

 and the new Biolage Thermal Active Repair Cream

 contain protective ceramide and nourishing mango oil.

MASCARA MADE FOR SPLASHES

Avoid unsightly raccoon eyes: Opt for waterproof mascara

 that doesn’t leave lashes brittle.

Products to Try:

Maybelline Great Lash Waterproof Mascara is a pro favorite

 that nourishes lashes with vitamin E and wheat germ oil. 

Givenchy’s new Phenomen'Eyes Waterproof Mascara is gentle

 on lashes thanks to its low wax content and lack of solvent.

LIP STAIN

For long-wearing color, a stain is your best option;

 wear under SPF balm for a perpetually pink pucker.

Product to Try:

CoverGirl Outlast Lipstain comes in 10 fabulous colors

 and is a favorite of renowned makeup artist Pat McGrath.

SPF LIP COLOR

Bold beauties can enhance lip-stained pouts with an equally

 vibrant lipstick color. A moisturizing formula

 with SPF will keep lips kissable.

Products to Try: 

Besides giving UV protection, Sugar Rosé Tinted Lip Treatment SPF 15 

comes in a universally flattering color, contains hydrating oils,

 and tastes citrus-sweet. Bobbi Brown Treatment Lip Shine SPF 15 

shields and nourishes lips while boosting collagen production.

Now tell me, you don't wan't to ruin your makeup

on the beach don't you? Try these products, it's worth beautiful

even though you're still underwater.

An article by ELLE.COM

xoxo miki ♥