Summer Beauty

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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?