Summer has arrived and with temperatures set to rise even further, it is time we come up with a game plan to survive the heat. In order to avoid the many beauty mishaps that the season often brings—runny makeup, sunburns, and chipped toes, to name a few—we’ve rounded up seven beauty tools that will protect you during the scorching months ahead.
Beat the Heat: 7 Summer Beauty Saviors
Clarisonic Pedi Replenishment Kit
Summer is open-toe season, which essentially means that our feet have to look perfect at all times, but sometimes attempting to squeeze a mani/pedi into our busy schedules is simply impossible. Most women can manage a half decent manicure on their own, but a DIY pedicure, with all the awkward positions for trying to scrub, buff, and polish the feet can become an unintentional yoga session. Luckily, the brains behind Clarisonic have created a solution; the Clarisonic Pedi Replenishment Kit (US $115, AED/SAR 422) comes equipped with a sonic Pedi Smoothing Disk to soften rough skin, the Pedi-Buff cream to be paired with the Pedi Wet/Dry Buffing Brush Head that rotates to exfoliate dry and damaged feet, the Pedi-Balm to soften and hydrate the skin after exfoliation, and the Pedi-Boost, which is a powerful peel to remove dead skin cells. www.clarisonic.com
Urban Decay All Nighter Long-Lasting Makeup Setting Spray
The idea of a summer night outdoors can leave us torn; we want to lounge about in the open-air Ramadan tents but we don’t want to ruin our makeup. A spritz of the All Nighter Long-Lasting Makeup Setting Spray (US $30; AED/SAR 110) makes it possible. This lightweight mist combats heat, humidity, and water to ensure that makeup stays in place all night. www.sephora.com
St. Tropez Self Tan Bronzing Mousse
We all look a little better with some color on us (plus tans have a mysterious slimming effect), but not all of us have the luxury to lounge at the beach during summer. Enter the St. Tropez Self Tan Bronzing Mousse (US $32; AED/SAR 117). This chocolate brown mousse penetrates into the skin, dries in 60 seconds, and gives a golden, even glow without leaving any streaking behind. www.sephora.com
Clarins Body Shaping Cream
You don’t want to spend hours inside the gym to sculpt your dream bikini body when you can be at the beach or by the pool; the new and improved Clarins Body Shaping Cream (US $63; AED/SAR 231) is one of the easiest weight-loss secrets. Targeting the most stubborn areas, the formula, infused with poppy seed extracts, burns fat and also prevents the formation of new fat and stretch marks. Apply regularly for two weeks and watch your dream body take shape. www.int.clarins.com
Stila CC Color Correcting Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 20
Less is always more during summer, especially when it comes to foundation. The last thing you want is for your face to feel caked when it is 50 degrees outside. The Stila CC Color Correcting Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 20 (US $44; AED/SAR 162) can be misleading at first due to its green hue, but once applied on the face, it blends seamlessly with the natural complexion and covers any blemishes and discoloration to create a flawless finish. www.sephora.com
La Mer Reparative Body Sun Lotion SPF 30
By now, we all should know the importance of sunscreen when it comes to protecting the epidermis from harmful rays, but our hands often go unnoticed when applying sun protection, even though they show some of the first signs of aging and are constantly exposed to the sun. The Reparative Body Sun Lotion SPF 30 (US $90; AED/SAR 330) not only protects against the harmful UV rays but also keeps the hands moisturized without the stickiness. www.cremedelamer.com
Alterna Bamboo Anti-Humidity Hairspray
Living in the Middle East, we’re all too familiar with the feeling of having just wasted our time styling our hair after stepping outside only for it to transform into a giant ball of frizz (thanks to the humidity). The Alterna Bamboo Anti-Humidity Hairspray (US $18; AED/SAR 66) is a weightless spray that resists humidity while locking in style—plus it comes in a travel size so you can take it with you on any tropical trip. www.sephora.com
