Allure July 2013

Editor’s Favorites

Sun Bum Cool Down

Kevin Murphy Shimmer Bug

Jane Iredale Pure Gloss in Bellini

Aerin Beach Cream for Hair and Body

Nivea Touch of Frangipani Hydrating Shower Gel

Covergirl Flamed Out Shadow Pots in Fired Up Pink, Lime Light, and Melted Gold

5 Ways to Use Translucent Powder

“1. To thicken lashes - use a clean spooley brush to sweep a thin layer of powder on lashes between two coats of mascara. This bulks lashes without making them clumpy.

2.To blot out oil - powders with a lot of talc or silica are genius on your skin and on silk. Put a bit of powder on the oily spot, let it set overnight and brush it off. The stain will be gone, or at least less noticeable.

3. To prevent blisters - when switching from work shoes to going out shoes, dust powder over your feet to help keep shoes from rubbing against your skin.

4. To tone down makeup - when that one extra pass with the blush [or bronzer or eye shadow ] is one too many, dip a clean brush lightly in the powder and blend it until it looks less intense.

5. To lift greasy roots - [shake a little powder on your brush and work it from roots to midlength. The powder also adds a cool, roughed - up texture and doesn’t show, even in dark hair.”