It’s simply sunforgettable. The first on the market with its innovative brush-on sun protection, Colorescience makes this season’s Sunforgettable Brush-on SPF 30 sparkle. The compact body brush comes in all clear and almost clear powder, with or without a whisper of silver, champagne or copper-hued glitter. Redefining sunscreen application with nanotechnology in its zinc oxide and micronized titanium dioxide, the lightweight powder is unparalleled in sun protection with its water-resistant layer that stands at attention for hours. Colorescience founder Diane Ranger says one application even passed a six-hour water test. Protection aside, the mineral-based powder enhances the skin’s appearance and gives lines and imperfections solid coverage. Sunforgettable Brush-on SPF 30 costs $50; to locate a Colorescience retailer near you, visit www.colorescience.com or call 1.866.4COLORE (426-5673). Find it online at www.dermstore.com.

Ditch the pale, fetch a palette. Jack & Jill Cosmetics Face in a Case Palettes are Hollywood sparkle in one beautiful snap. The new mineral-based makeup line from tinsel town makeup artist Jill Ventimiglia takes the guesswork and the inconvenience out of touching up on the go. The Face in a Case Palette gives the beauty-on-the-run a bouquet of choices with a collage mineral powder (SPF8), two powder blushes, three high-pigment eye shadows and a waterproof eye pencil – all in one sleek compact. The eight palettes are each inspired by the timeless glamour of classic Hollywood icons – Audrey, Sophia, Marilyn and our personal sultry favorite Brigitte, as in Bardot, the mother of all smoky eyes. Jack & Jill Cosmetics Face in a Case Palette costs $68 at www.jackandjillcosmetics.com.

Edgy Eyewear! What’s got your adrenalin pumping this summer? If your answer involves Reality TV, instant coffee or Paris Hilton’s jail fiasco it might mean you need to get out and live more on the “Edge.” Now is the time to get excited about the contemporary and brazen high-fashion sunwear by Edge I Wear. Inspired by trendsetters, jet setters and go-getters everywhere, these sunglasses keep you cool and in-style. Keep it classic with dark-rimmed oval shaped glasses or jazz it up with Edge I Wear’s vintage-inspired oversized selection. You’re wild side has never looked so chic. For more information, visit www.edgeiwear.com, and buy these shades for under 20 bucks online at www.eyesave.com.

 

Want VIP-worthy lashes this summer that will capture some A-list attention? Now with Tarte’s Lights, Camera, Lashes you can release your inner bombshell-firecracker with star-studded style! This fancy mascara, adorned with violet, faux snakeskin, fits perfectly in a clutch for those last minute applications. Whether you are playing the role of the Scarlet the vixen or sweet-as-pie Leading Lady, do so in a way that would have any starlet impressed. Buy your star power online for $18 at www.tartecosmetics.com.
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If eyes are the windows to the soul, then eye shadow must be its colorful drapery. Every so often we need a little interior clean, and whether it is a little mascara or products galore, your eyes need special treatment when removing the day’s makeup. With Borghese’s Gel Delicato Gentle Eye Makeup Remover any eye makeup can be removed instantly with a pea-sized droplet and water thanks to its lavender and comfrey natural botanicals that condition skin around the eyes and lashes and Acqua Di Vita “Living Water” Complex that restores moisture balance to the skin cells. Get it for $30 online at www.borghese.com.

 

Bronzer is the new blush. Bare faced is out, baked bronze is in, yes that’s right. But in a healthy way, of course. Touted as the #1 bronzer of mass-market beauty, Physician’s Formula’s 2007 Bronzer Collection breaks the bronzer mold with more than 40 unique compacts with artful designs that playfully plate multiple shades, and with one full swipe of the palette your blushed, bronzed and highlighted. Sheer bronzed perfection is achieved effortlessly by arranging coordinating shades that illuminate the cheeks, nose and forehead, where natural sunlight would graze the face. Shimmer Strips, Multi-colored Powder Palettes, Botanical SunnyBuddies, Solar Powder SPF 20 Bronzers and a range of talc-free mineral face and loose powders are just some of the new bronze beauties lining the Physician’s Formula aisle at your nearest drugstore, starting at $11.95. To find a retailer near you, click here.

 

Being confined to libraries, science labs and unflattering lab coats throughout medical school could have easily inspired the creation of Dr. Michelle Copeland’s Sunless Tanning Bronzer. It’s the perfect pick-me-up for those who only see sunshine momentarily on their daily commutes. It’s easy and quick to apply and gives skin a freshly sun-kissed look. Plus antioxidants and vitamins leave skin smooth and supple. Just apply a thin layer over desired areas and rub in completely for an admired glow; continue to reapply for a deeper, richer hue all year round. Buy Dr Michelle Copeland Sunless Tanning Bronzer for $32 online at www.mcskin.com.

 

Kick back, grab a glass and toast to the joys of summertime. Whether it’s relaxing while sipping red wine in a vineyard miles away from home or on your back porch, lock in moisture with pure enjoyment. Vineyard Collection’s Grape Antioxidant Skin Moisturizer restores skin’s resiliency and elasticity with the sweet and delectable aroma of California white grapes. Your skin will eagerly drink in this super anti-oxidant, fragrant moisturizing formula derived from 100% natural California wine grapes, amino acids and essential Vitamins A, C and E that impart silky, uplifted skin. A delicious bouquet of vanilla, soft orchid and black raspberry defines the character of this total body moisturizer. Get the vino for $21 at www.prettylikeme.com.

 

For some heavy-haired gals, humidity can turn lovely locks into frightful frizz. But hat days are officially over for those fed up with unruly summer hair. Simply Organic Rejuvenating Hair and Scalp Sealer tames the mane with a few easy spritzes. Its alluring tropical scent and deep conditioning effects will have you simply hooked. Use on a daily basis and beautiful, frizz-free volumized hair will be yours day after day thanks to the product’s Olive Leaf Extract (naturally anti-viral, anti-fungal and anti-bacterial), Natural Tree Extracts (to cleanse, refresh and strengthen the hair and scalp) and Honey (a natural moisturizer packed with vitamins, minerals and amino acids). For more information, visit www.simplyorganicbeauty.com, buy the $22 hair savior online at www.haircareusa.com.

 

Flaunting what you’ve got is always more attractive than trying to be someone else, and girl, you gotta be True. The innovative skincare line True Cosmetics believes in the same idea, and has created products for all skin types and lifestyles with the intention of allowing everyone to feel confident letting their true skin shine through. The line’s Balancing Collection Kit is the answer for those with combination skin who want to fight the signs of aging without the potential breakouts of heavy creams. The light, effective kit gives skin just what it needs with True’s Aroma Essential Oil Blend of Rosewood that balances skin’s activity while encouraging cellular repair. True Cosmetics Balancing Collection Kit costs $129; buy it online at www.truecosmetics.com or call 1-800-419-TRUE. To find a retailer near you, click here.

 

Whishing for a smoother shave? Jesse Werner’s brand of shave will have you brushing with greatness. With his wife as his muse, Whish Body, a line of pampering, polishing shaving products, was created after the missus tried the mister’s European shave cream and badger brush and exclaimed it gave her the best shave of her life. Start with one of Whish’s Body Brushes (starting at $65) with a sturdy, contoured handle (with or without glam stones), and use it to lather on Shave Crave ($32), a luxurious moisturizing cream with a choice of pomegranate, lemongrass or almond oils that add their own mouth-watering properties. Seal the deal with the first aftershave for women, Shave Savour ($28), in the same three essences, for a silky glow with a dry finish. Shop online at www.whishbody.com. To find a retailer near you, click here.

 

Packing for your summer holiday with your beau just got a little easier with Palm Bay Shave Oil, a travel-friendly, unisex shave elixir, and isn’t it nice to have something you both can share? Before shaving rub a small amount of oil onto damp skin. Razor burn? Gone. Razor bumps? Forget about it! Palm Bay Shave Oil leaves skin with a smooth finish and a light refreshing scent. The 100% natural formula packs healthy essential oils into a non-greasy, penetrating and softening formula that replenishes and lubricates, leaving skin soft and supple. So this time let your hunk pack the body care; having one less item in your tote means one thing: more shoes! Use it on the face, legs, underarms, bikini area, and even on baldheads, everywhere you shave will become an effortless experience. Buy Palm Bay Shave Oil for $9.75 online at www.palmbayhealthandbeauty.com.

 

Summer of Sole! Sandals and bare feet are the signature signs of summer. But open shoes and sandy surfaces can wreak havoc on soles and toes. Plantogen Sole Scrub and Sole Repair Cream bridge the gap between pedicures with the brand’s perfected plant-derived form of spa therapy for the sole. Apricot seeds with peppermint, tea tree oil, menthol and chamomile join together to scrub away flaky skin and refresh feet with subtle mint. Shea butter, avocado, extra virgin olive oil, menthol and peppermint formulate a non-greasy foot cream that relieves dryness and soothes stressed tootsies. Plantogen Sole Scrub and Sole Repair Cream cost $29.50 each at www.plantogen.com. To find a retail location near you, click here.

 

Not far from where soap was invented more than 2000 years ago, One With Nature Soaps are manufactured just outside Amman, Jordan. Ingredients are sourced locally, including salts and mud from the Dead Sea, which offer mystical healing qualities that relax muscles, stimulate circulation, accelerate the natural exfoliation process and restore the skin’s natural pH. In 16 vibrant colors (shaded naturally from plant and mineral pigments) and scents from Bing Cherry and Lemon Verbena to Dead Sea Mud and Coco Walnut, One With Nature Soaps are made of a 100% vegetable base milled with Dead Sea minerals and moisturizing shea butter for an exotic, luxurious set of suds. A spa soap with drugstore aisle prices, triple-milled 7oz bars cost $3.79, and 1.05 travel-size bars are 99 cents each. Visit www.onewithnature.com for more information; Click here for One With Nature’s list of nationwide independent retail stores and online purchase sites.

 

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