Eleven Beauty Products You’ll Need for a Happy Fourth of July
The Fourth of July is upon us, which means a full day (or days, for the luckier ones) of sun-drenched pool and BBQ parties. Between remembering the Cool Whip (the most important ingredient for any good flag cake), your sunglasses, and a hostess gift that doesn’t suck, there’s a lot going on. But, in the meantime, don’t forget that sunscreen should not be sprayed near an open flame, and be sure to keep track of the time so that you get a good spot for firework-watching. And finally, just so that you’re extra-equipped, click through our slideshow to see an arsenal of beauty products that you’ll most likely forget to pack but will totally need — like organic bug spray, hand sanitizer, SPF, and a hostess gift that rocks — for a fabulous Fourth of July.
DON'T FORGET SUNSCREEN: Ocean Potion Anti-Skin-Aging Face Potion Broad Spectrum SPF 45, Daily Lotion Kiehl's Activated Protector Sunscreen SPF 50 for ...
DON'T FORGET SUNSCREEN: Ocean Potion Anti-Skin-Aging Face Potion Broad Spectrum SPF 45, Daily Lotion Kiehl's Activated Protector Sunscreen SPF 50 for Body, Oscar de la Renta Moisturizing Sunscreen SPF 30, Cream Coola Plant UV for Body SPF 30 SUNSCREEN!!! Here are some of the season's newest formulas for face and body.
Ocean Potion Anti Skin Aging Face Potion Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Daily Lotion with Olive Extract, $7.99, Ocean Potion
Kiehl's Activated Protector Sunscreen SPF 50 for Body, $23, Kiehl's
Oscar de la Renta Moisturizing Sunscreen SPF 30 Cream, $42, Oscar de la Renta
Coola Plant UV SPF 30 Unscented Moisturizer for Body, $42, Coola
Burn Situation: Ahava After-Sun Body Lotion As religious as I am with my sunscreen application, there are times where I've forgotten to reapply o...
Burn Situation: Ahava After-Sun Body Lotion As religious as I am with my sunscreen application, there are times where I've forgotten to reapply or have done the unthinkable and fallen asleep on the beach. So, yes, beauty editors get burned too (at least this one has). The most relief I've ever gotten postburn was by keeping this Ahava lotion in the fridge and slathering the stuff on after a shower. The formula immediately absorbs into skin, the aloe vera gives skin an instant cooling effect, and all the Dead Sea minerals really nourish and hydrate to prevent peeling.
Ahava After-Sun Body Lotion, $29, Ahava
Clean-Up: Beekman 1802 After-the-Sun Bars Josh Kilmer-Purcell and Brent Ridge own and run the Beekman 1802 Farm in upstate New York, where they m...
Clean-Up: Beekman 1802 After-the-Sun Bars Josh Kilmer-Purcell and Brent Ridge own and run the Beekman 1802 Farm in upstate New York, where they make their own goat's milk soap. All are fantastic, but this is my clear favorite because it magically manages to wash that gross sunscreen residue away.
Beekman 1802 After-the-Sun Bars, $14.75, Beekman 1802
The Organic Way to Fight Bugs: Intelligent Nutrients Certified Organic Bug Repellent For those who are averse to chemical-based and DEET-filled s...
The Organic Way to Fight Bugs: Intelligent Nutrients Certified Organic Bug Repellent For those who are averse to chemical-based and DEET-filled sprays, Horst Rechelbacher's totally organic bug fighter is the way to go. Made up of natural oils like rosemary, peppermint, and citronella, the scent is actually quite pleasant ... but not for the bugs.
Intelligent Nutrients Certified Organic Bug Repellent Serum, $26, Intelligent Nutrients
Intelligent Nutrients Certified Organic Bug Repellent Perfume Spray, $28, Intelligent Nutrients
Post-Bug Bite: Benedryl Itch Relief Spray A friend once recommended this to me a few years back, and I've had an itch-free life since then. The c...
Post-Bug Bite: Benedryl Itch Relief Spray A friend once recommended this to me a few years back, and I've had an itch-free life since then. The cooling spray immediately takes the burning, itchy feeling away, but it also dries down to a clear sealant over the bite, prohibiting you from scratching it, even if you try.
Benedryl Itch Relief Spray, $6.99, Online
Cover Up a Bug Bite: Cortizone 10 Cooling Relief Gel Here's the best way to cover up a nasty bug bite, according to makeup artist Daniel Martin: ...
Cover Up a Bug Bite: Cortizone 10 Cooling Relief Gel Here's the best way to cover up a nasty bug bite, according to makeup artist Daniel Martin: "Put down Cortizone gel first to calm the redness and then later, layer concealer over it. The cortisone is the trick because concealer won't conceal how raised it is but rather its undertone."
Cortizone 10 Cooling Reflief Gel, $4.48, Online
Just For Fun: Nail Rock USA Patriotic Designer Nail Wrap These stick-on and peel-off nails are quick, easy, and perfect if you're feeling festive...
Just For Fun: Nail Rock USA Patriotic Designer Nail Wrap These stick-on and peel-off nails are quick, easy, and perfect if you're feeling festive for just one day.
Nail Rock USA Patriotic Designer Nail Wrap, Nail Rock
Hair Protectant: Pureology Essential Repair Colour Max Celebrity hair colorist Tracey Cunningham, whose clients include Cameron Diaz and Emma Sto...
Hair Protectant: Pureology Essential Repair Colour Max Celebrity hair colorist Tracey Cunningham, whose clients include Cameron Diaz and Emma Stone, was born on July 4, so summer hair is her specialty. Here's her tip for protecting your hair color: "This spray protects hair from chlorine and sun, as it has UV protectants plus antioxidants to keep hair color looking fresh and protect against fading."
Pureology Essential Repair Colour Max, $22, Pureology
For Pre- and Post-Finger Foods: Eve Echo Hand Sanitizer Makeup artist Pati Dubroff introduced this hand sanitizer to me. She always has one in he...
For Pre- and Post-Finger Foods: Eve Echo Hand Sanitizer Makeup artist Pati Dubroff introduced this hand sanitizer to me. She always has one in her kit, and now I know why — it leaves hands feeling soft and moisturized instead of dried out, unlike most antibacterial gels. The sweet lavender scent is an added bonus.
Eve Echo Hand Sanitizer, $25, Open Sky
Stay Cool: Mission Enduracool Instant Cooling Towel Mission taps athletes to find out what they need in products to enhance their performance. Th...
Stay Cool: Mission Enduracool Instant Cooling Towel Mission taps athletes to find out what they need in products to enhance their performance. The latest is this cooling towel that, when wet, will stay cold for hours. Backed by athletes like Serena Williams and Dwight Howards, the technology might sound like crazy talk, but it apparently really works.
Mission Enduracool Instant Cooling Towel, $14.99, Mission Athletecare
Hostess Gift: Nest Beach Classic Candle Laura Slatkin's latest scent, appropriately named Beach, has notes of coconut, melon, and lotus flower. I...
Hostess Gift: Nest Beach Classic Candle Laura Slatkin's latest scent, appropriately named Beach, has notes of coconut, melon, and lotus flower. It smells heavenly.
Nest Beach Classic Candle, $48, Nest Fragrances
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