Fragrantly Beautiful

Be a beach babe with these beauty buys

Is the sun, sweat and sand making you wilt? ‘Today’ style editor Judy Gordon presents the best products to help you keep your glow

By Judy Gordon
Style Editor
Today show
Updated: 9:09 p.m. ET July 2, 2006

There's no need for beauty to take a back seat on a hot summer day! Simply slick on a lip balm, add a bit of shimmer and bronzer and you're right on trend. We'll show you how to get this fresh-faced look — and how to protect your skin and repair sun-damaged hair. It's all right here in the latest edition of The Trend Report.

Tint

Forget about lipstick and lip liner — the hottest look for lips right now is a slick of tinted lip balm. These little beauties contain special ingredients to smooth, condition and moisturize your lips (some even contain breath fresheners). Best of all, they add just enough of a flush of pretty color (shimmer or clear shine) to make them your must-have cosmetic for hot summer days and nights.

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A few we love: MAC Tinted Lip Conditioner, Neutrogena MoistureShine Tinted Lip Balm, Clinique Superbalm Lip Treatment, Bliss Breath-Freshening Lip Balm, ChapStick Tinted Lip Balm, Burt's Bees Lip Shimmer.

Bronze

Is there anything more wonderful than a bronzed summer glow? And you don't even have to step outside ... today's bronzing lotions and powders are so natural looking only a dermatologist would realize you're cheating! For summer, spring for a high-quality, no-muss, no-fuss product that is sheer enough to make you look “sunkissed” and that adds moisture (or absorbs oil) all day long. A lifesaver!

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A few we love: Clinique True Bronze Brush On Bronzer, Chanel Sheer Brilliance, Revlon Skinlights Instant Skin Brightner, Prescriptives Sunsheen Cooling Bronze Powder, Guerlain Terracotta Bronzing Powder.

Shimmer

Did you know that by applying a shimmering powder to the right spots, you can give yourself what some call an “instant face lift”? It's true! Smooth a bit on the top of your cheekbones and along your brow bones, and watch the way these subtle highlights reflect back a new and improved you! Opt for a product with a subtle shimmer — not an all-out disco ball glitter — for the most sophisticated results.

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A few we love: Tarte Celebutante Moisturizing Dry Oil Shimmer Spray, bareMinerals Mineral Veil, Revlon SkinLights Instant Skin Brightener, Nars The Multiple, Neutrogena Shimmer Sheers.

Shield

You know that protecting your skin from the sun is essential all year 'round, but it's especially crucial during the summer months. So make sure you slather sunscreens on your face and body every day — look for UVA/UVB protection and SPF 15 or higher. But since you're on the run all day long, we recommend that you also pick up a handy, portable, very high-quality suncreen to go! And use it.

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A few we love: Clarins Sun Control Stick SPF 30, Decleor Aroma Sun Protective Hydrating Spray SPF 20 (wonderful on a hot day!), Mustela Sun Cream for Sensitive Areas SPF 50.

Rescue

There's no doubt about it — despite all your best efforts, the sun can really do a number on your hair. But don't despair! You can do something about it. Start off on the right foot by applying products designed to shield your hair from sun damage before you step out the door ... then go into rescue mode at least once every week or two and indulge in a bath and a hair repair treatment. Enjoy!

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A few we love: Phytoplage Protective Sun Veil, Redken UV Rescue Recovery Treat, Ojan Shine & Protect Shampoo and Conditioner, Biolage by Matrix Ultra-Hydrating Balm.
Judy Gordon is a New York-based style consultant and the “Today” show’s style editor. She has been covering the fashion and beauty beat for the past decade. To learn more about Gordon, you can visit her Web site, TheTrendReport.com, which highlights style trends in America and across the world.

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