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Kim Kardashian may look amazing in her bikinis, but even she has a mishap on the beach from time to time — like when she got a vicious sunburn in Mexico. But we’ve got you covered, from sunscreen to self-tanner to getting your bikini line perfect with our Beach-Ready Beauty Tips that has all the scoop on the stars’ favorite tricks and products for looking great this summer. Click here to read them all before you hit the beach for the holiday. Tell us: What’s your best beach-ready beauty tip?

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Get ready to see Scrubs star Sarah Chalke in a stylish new light, as she swaps the hospital for the glam life of a 30-something socialite in the miniseries Maneater, which kicked off this week on Lifetime. Inspired by Sarah’s on-screen plan to land a man by following a list of life-rules, Vaseline Aloe Fresh is launching its own playful take on the show’s premise with The Rules for Skin Season. The series of vignettes — starring Sarah herself — will highlight a few fun and funny ways to get skin set for summer. Sarah also shares her top ten warm-weather skin tips. Our favorite? “Grind up some strawberries for a fresh summer scrub,” she says. “The seeds will wash away dead skin.” Click here to see Sarah in action and share your own rules for skin season.

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Rachel Bilson may have spent a few years in the O.C., but she’s learned her lesson since days spent tanning at the beach as a teen. The star has teamed up with Jergens to promise to get her tan from a bottle this summer and help raise awareness for skin cancer research through the Glow in the Dark initiative. Rachel talked to PEOPLE.com about her involvement, explaining that “growing up in Southern California, getting tan was a big part of the culture. Now being aware of how bad [tanning] is for your skin, you can still get that look and that glow without harming your body.” Rachel’s favorites include the natural glow Foaming Daily Moisturizer and natural glow Healthy Complexion Daily Facial Moisturizer with SPF 20, which she loves because “you can put it on and you can wear it and be protected.” Click here to make your own pledge to stay out of the sun this summer — even better than just protecting your own skin health, Jergens will donate $1 to the Skin Cancer foundation for every pledge made.

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Big-screen stardom? Check. Gorgeous guy? Check. Adorable baby with said-gorgeous guy? Check. Michelle Williams pretty much has it all — including flawless, porcelain-inspired skin. Scoring Heath Ledger may not be in the cards for the rest of us, but now we know how she keeps her complexion so perfect: NIA 24’s Sun Damage Prevention 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 ($55, nia24.com). “I love NIA 24’s sunscreen. It’s the best I’ve ever tried,” she says of the sunscreen that, thanks to its natural mineral base, lasts for hours and won’t irritate even the most sensitive skin. StyleWatch staffers also swear by the oil-free sun protection that actually helps repair existing sun damage.

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Oh, those summer nights . . .if the hot weather is keeping you up, forgo the sleep meds and try a relaxing bath and body product instead. Taking a warm bath has been shown to induce sleepiness — enhance the effect by adding a few drops of lavender-scented bath oil to your tub. Try This Works Deep Calm Bath & Shower Oil, $60 at beauthabit.com, or Neutrogena Relaxing Shower and Bath Gel, $7, at drugstore.com. Don’t feel like taking a bath? Just slather on some Johnson’s Melt Away Stress Body Lotion, $6, at drugstore.com. The soothing moisturizer contains an exclusive lavender-tinged Aromasoothe fragrance, to ease muscle tension and relax your whole body. And if you still need a little extra help falling asleep, rub a little Origins Sleep Time On-the-spot Gel, $16, at origins.com onto your temples and the back of your neck. The chamomile and lavender aroma is practically guaranteed to provide you with an instant calm and induce a deep sleep. Add a cute Body Benefits sleep mask, $4 at drugstore.com and you’re set for serious slumber.

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Everyone changes their wardrobe choices come summertime, but not all of us adapt our skincare routine to account for the hotter weather. Just the thought of glopping on a heavy oil or cream cleanser in the balmy heat makes us sweat, so we turn to cool gel formulas for relief. If your skin’s on the sensitive side, ReVive’s Cleanser Gentil Gelee, $65, will purify without drying. Keep shine at bay with Lumene’s Matt Touch Balancing Gel Cleanser, $7, which deep cleans clogged pores. Those with normal skin can try Zia Natural Skincare’s Fresh Cleansing Gel, $16, a formula infused with sea algae that acts as a moisturizer and detoxifier. And of course, if you’re heading back outside after washing your face, don’t forget to reapply your moisturizer with SPF.

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From Nicole Richie to Hayden Panettiere to Lucy Liu, stars have been stepping out with this carefree ’80s inspired style. And we thought Maria Menounos looked so sweet with hers at the NBC TCA party last week that we had to pass on tips on how to get this easy ‘do! Start by adding texture — Nicole Richie’s stylist Andy LeCompte suggests a dry shampoo to rough hair up, followed by a drop of shine serum for polish. Then gather hair close to the nape of your neck and over to one side (far enough that it falls over your shoulder). To secure the ponytail, try a clear rubber band or wrapping a one inch section of your own hair around it to conceal the band. Leave some tendrils loose around your face, and you’re good to go!

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There’s something about the summer that makes you want to change up your scent — something lighter and fruitier. But the usual slew of scents turn me off. I put on enough SPF products that I don’t need a perfume that smells like one too! But then I discovered the Guava products from one of my favorite cult lines Korres. The scent is light and distinctly tropical, but without being at all cloying. And the best part is that the body butter leaves my skin incredibly soft without ever feeling slick, another summer no-no. Pick up a Korres Guava Showergel, $11 and Body Butter To Go, $9 at sephora.com for yourself.

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As summer heats up, we all struggle a lit bit more to keep our hair looking perfect and fizz-free. But, according to Jessica Biel, we’re just wasting our time. At last night’s L.A. premiere of her new film I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry, the always well-tressed actress let PEOPLE in on her hair secrets — less is definitely more! Jessica tells PEOPLE, “I’m all about beach hair. Don’t brush it, scrunch it, mess it up, let it be dirty, let it be messy, let it be sweaty. I think it looks way better than trying to straighten it, and trying to make it look nice because no matter what, it’s going to frizz, so just let it be dirty.” Nice to know that someone in Hollywood is low maintenance — at least off the red carpet!

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Summer is the perfect time for showing off glossy, perfectly polished toes — except if you’re me. Between not wanting to blow my budget on pricey salon treatments and my inability to paint my own toes without smudging, my digits are embarassingly neglected. So when I heard about Avon’s new Instant Pedicure, I had to try it and I was pleasantly surprised by the results. Just match the different sized strips to the width of your toenails, peel enamel from the adhesive and press the color onto your nail. After you smooth out any bumps and tear off the excess, throw on your flip flops and head out the door. I tried “Starburst” for a pretty coral look that lasted longer and chipped less than regular polish, at a fraction of a pedicure price. Buy it at avon.com, $8 in one of eight shades. — Isabelle Miller

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A fresh glowing face is always in for the summer, but that doesn’t mean that sweaty is chic. Piling on tons of powder in the heat seems so unappealing, so what’s a girl to do? We’re all about using blotting papers to keep our faces shine-free without gooping on more makeup. One of our favorites is Rodan + Fields Unblemish Oil Absorb Blot Papers, $19 for 60 sheets. Just one small square for your entire face does the job with a subtle dash of talc powder, not to mention the nude color sheets are definitely discrete. Other blotting papers we love include Philosophy’s The Supernatural Blotting Papers, $10 for 100 sheets, and Boscia’s Fresh Blotting Linens, $10 for 100 sheets, which are customized by skin type. Tell us: how do you keep shine-free in the summer?

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There’s nothing like the contrast between (self) tanned skin and bright, juicy nail color in the summer. Ensure that those toes stand out in the sand with bold colors like Chanel Nail Colour in Marilyn, a punchy raspberry red ($19 at chanel.com). If pinks are more your thing, go for a vibrant fuchsia like Rimmel Underground Play Fast Nail Color in Punch ($4 at ulta.com). For a kick of citrus, Vinyl Deborah Lippmann in Call Me is reminiscent of a fresh, ripe orange — with just a hint of shimmer for good measure ($9 at bathandbodyworks.com). And keep those neons brilliant with a protective top coat like Zoya Armor Top Coat/UV Block, which prevents chipping and discoloration ($8 at Artofbeauty.com).

I hate coming home from the beach with a tan everywhere except my face! Since I always get burned, I lather on the SPF and keep my face completely covered from the sun. Recently, I discovered Aqua Tan, a light weight self-tanner made specifically for the face with green tea extracts and age-defying vitamins. Unlike other self-tanners, there are no messy bronzers, stickiness or odors. Aqua Tan comes in a clear and refreshing spray mist. After exfoliating, I applied a dab to my nose, cheeks and forehead (where the sun should have hit) and in about fifteen minutes I could already see some results. Aqua Tan brought out a natural- no streak- sun-kissed look to where I would have normally gotten burnt. My face was finally the same color as the rest of me and the tan lasted until my next beach trip! Get a tube of Aqua Tan at aqua-tan.com, $45, use sparingly and should last you the whole summer!- Andrea DeSimone

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Low-maintenance bare nails are in for summer (seen recently on the likes of Selma Blair), but that doesn’t mean you should ignore your digits completely. To keep your nails looking good, polished or not, we’re loving portable treatments like Honest to Goodness Cuticle Cream, $8, and Essie’s Cuticle Pen, $12. The tiny tin of Honest to Goodness Cuticle Cream is packed with ingredients like jojoba seed oil, cocoa butter, and beeswax to soften ragged edges. Essie’s mess-proof Cuticle Pen soothes and protects with super-hydrating apricot oil and shea butter. Just remember to use them every day to keep nails looking good — especially after a day at the pool or the beach. Tell us: What do you do to keep your cuticles in good shape?

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Just the thought of piling on a mask of makeup combined with a separate sunblock each day (it is summer, after all!) is enough to make anyone cringe. Enter tinted moisturizers with SPF! Perfect for everyday use, the newest formulas are true multi-taskers: if dry skin plagues you, Dermalogica Sheer Tint Moisture SPF 15, $37, has lactic acid to keep skin hydrated and stimulate cell renewal. If wrinkles are your issue, go for Cover Girl CG Smoothers SPF 15 Tinted Moisture, $7, which contains glycerin to smooth the skin’s surface. For something super high-tech, try Prescriptives Traceless Skin Responsive Tint SPF 8, $33, which has light-reflecting prisms that neutralize skin’s appearance and mask flaws. And Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20, $40, is a longtime favorite — it contains a combination of antioxidants and vitamins that protect skin from environmental hazards. But, if you’re headed for a day on the beach or outside activities, you might want to switch to a heavy SPF of 30 or higher.

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I’m not just a fan of bronzers — I inevitably end up looking dirty, not tanned. So, I tend to just put on an extra sweep of blush and hope that makes me look rosy. After years of dogged dedication to my Nars Orgasm blush (America Ferrera’s must-have, too!), I’ve discovered a new favorite. I love TheBalm for their killer under-eye concealer, but I am newly in love with their golden-flecked all-in-one, Hot Mama. You can use it for eyeshadow or lipsticks, but I am hooked on it for blush that makes me look like I’m glowing, not grubby. Best of all is the adorable summer-y packaging. Get your own at sephora.com, $18 — Melissa Liebling-Goldberg

Click here for our Ultimate Guide to Summer Beauty. See how to look great all summer long – from quick hair tricks to must-have makeup to the newest trends!

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We lighten up our wardrobes for the summer — why not do the same with our scent? With so many summer limited edition fragrances, it’s hard to know which one to pick. We’ve done the work for you, spritzing and sniffing all the newest limited-edition summer scents to bring you our favorites. Our verdict: citrus is the stand-out note for summer.

Island Michael Kors Hawaii is inspired by its namesake island and combines notes of clementine and pineapple with jasmine and Hawaiian Ginger Lilies. $60 for 1.7 oz.; at ” target=”_blank”>sephora.com.

Burberry Summer is a crisp version of their classic fruity floral scent with added notes of refreshing mandarin and grapefruit along with waterlily and freesia. $58 for 3.3 oz.; at sephora.com

Clarins Sunshine is a veritable fruit salad, with notes of mandarin, grapefruit, watermelon and strawberry along with herbal elements of camomile and bergamont. $40 for 3.4 oz; at ” target=”_blank”>nordstrom.com

FlowerbyKenzo complements their mélange of citrus fruit notes with crisp notes of bergamot and florals including Bulgarian Rose. $52 for 1 oz; at sephora.com.

YSL Opium Orchidee de Chine is sweet and spicy scent contains the namesake Orchid and the original’s signature sandalwood, amber and patchouli notes, along with juicy mandarin and neroli. $56 for 3.3 oz.; at ” target=”_blank”>dillards.com.

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Cake Beauty’s brand new Satin Sugar Balm will have you chucking away a whole lot of beauty products. Made up of 86% shea butter, it can be used on dry skin, chapped lips, frizzy hair, cuticles and stretch marks. The end result will always leave you feeling smooth and silky. Perfect for the summer, its fragrance is a combination of lemons and vanilla. Get yours today for $24 at cakebeauty.com and lighten up your heavy handbag and free up your medicine cabinet!

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Upon being told recently that my hair looked “windblown — in a good way,” I couldn’t help but laugh — the air conditioning in my office is strong, but not that strong. Thanks to a few key products, I’ve mastered the art of beach hair when the furthest I’ve gone is to the corner deli. Bumble & bumble Surf Spray, $24, is an old favorite — it imparts the feeling (and light smell) of saltwater in your hair. But I’ve recently discovered Frederic Fekkai Summer Hair Beach Waves spray, $20, which gives soft texture and a whiff of old-fashioned sunblock to my natural waves. If sprays aren’t for you, check out Kusco-Murphy Beach Hair, $29, which even has bits of crushed bamboo in it! If only faking the perfect beach body was as easy. . . — Melissa Liebling-Goldberg

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Who hasn’t had that feeling of sand or city grime just settling on to their faces in the summer? When you’re on the go, you don’t always have time to wash your face — that’s why we love cleansing cloths, which do everything from take off waterproof mascara to gently exfoliate. Just don’t forget to reapply your sunscreen if you’re heading back outside! Here are a few of our favorites:

Garnier Nutrioniste Nutri-Pure Detoxifying ” target=”_blank”>Wet Cleansing Towelettes, $6, are oil-free and infused with Vitamins B5 and E to purify your skin as they remove makeup.

Olay ” target=”_blank”>Micro-derm Cleansing Cloths, $8, are part of their anti-aging Regenerist line — one side of the cloth resurfaces skin while the other side removes even waterproof mascara.

Comodynes Easy Peeling Towelettes, $13, are two-sided for some double exfoliating action and deep cleaning.