5 SUMMER BEAUTY ESSENTIALS

The summer season practically begs for a simplification of one’s everyday beauty routine. In fact, at it simplest, the season’s beauty theme can be broken down into three elements: sun protection, a soft glow and a kiss of colour. Aleesha Harris gathers five products that will cover these beauty bases, from SPF to look-at-me lashes.

THE SUN

Sun protection is an essential element of summer skin care. This Vichy Idéal Soleil Anti- Shine Dry Touch Lotion SPF 60 for the face protects against both UVA and UVB rays, is longlasting (as in, lasts through up to 80 minutes of water exposure or sweat) and absorbs well into the skin. You won’t look shiny or feel greasy. $28.95 | Vichy.ca

THE SKIN

Lighten up during the heat wave with this Chanel Les Beiges Sheer Healthy Glow Tinted Moisturizer. The multi-purpose product hydrates skin with the help of Kalanchoe extract while providing a light, luminous dose of colour thanks to “Healthy Glow Booster” pigments. $60 | Nordstrom; Chanel.ca

THE LASH

Big, bold lashes are always on trend, especially in the summer months when less is more for makeup. This mascara from IT Cosmetics provides all the necessary drama and volume one could hope for, with just one coat. The aptly named Superhero Elastic Stretch Volumizing Mascara features proprietary Elastic Stretch Technology to “stretch” lashes and give the illusion of lengthier fringe. $32 | Sephora

THE LIP

Matte lips continue to prove popular among beauty fans, but the warm weather renders weightier, waxier lipsticks a bit uncomfortable. This Water Lip Stain from Clarins gives lips a natural kiss of colour with an on-trend matte finish, but without feeling heavy or drying on lips thanks to active plant ingredients. Slick! $25 | Shoppers Drug Mart; Clarins.ca

THE BROW

Bold brows can make a simple beauty look much more dramatic, more polished and more memorable. This Givenchy Mister Brow Filler Tinted Waterproof Brow Filler boosts natural brows without looking too overdone. The curved applicator brush follows the natural shape of the arch, while the siliconehybrid formula adheres to skin and hairs for colour that lasts. Yes, even at the beach. $32 | Holt Renfrew