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Built to last

Get the longevity of a stain with the creamy (and more appealing) texture of a stick. Clinique Pop Lip Colour + Primer ($18, clinique. com) has special polymers that help bind pigment to lips long after the first swipe. Bonus: The colorcoded packaging makes it easier to pick your shade— and spot the tube in your purse. In 16 shades.

PRETTY SMART

The latest beauty products and tips that save time, money, and—best of all—your sanity.

Written by Jenny Jin Photographs by Jens Mortensen

CLEAN SLATE

KEEP MAKEUP BRUSHES IN TOP FORM BY SWEEPING THEM ACROSS THE ARTIS BRUSH CLEANING PAD ($25, ARTISBRUSH.COM) AFTER USE. WITH AN ANTIMICROBIAL, MACHINEWASHABLE COVER, IT REMOVES POWDERY RESIDUE WITHOUT DAMAGING FIBERS.

No thorns here

A boon for muggy mornings, bbrowbar Rose Water Gel ($42, saks.com) is a lightweight alternative to a slightlytoo-sticky face lotion.

Do-over

The possibilities are endless. Spray Joico Hair Shake ($18, joico.com) all over for heat protection, onto roots for lift, through the lengths for hold, and on the ends for piecey definition.

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Small wonder

Here’s a tip: Stash Côte Traveler Base & Top Coat ($6, coteshop.co) in your purse for quick touch-ups. Don’t be fooled by the tiny vial; it holds a full-size brush for smooth application.

Water power

Shiseido Lotion SPF 50+ WetForce ($40, shiseido.com) creates a water-repelling layer for head-to-toe protection that lasts through any activity. (But you still need to reapply!) IT’S A THING Everything’s coming up roses: A hero ingredient in skin care for hundreds of years, the fragrant floral is brimming with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that naturally calm skin. Freshen up your summer routine with a cooling gel moisturizer (shown here), or spritz Glossier

Soothing Face

Mist ($18, glossier. com) after applying makeup for a dewy finish.

CALLING ALL BEAUTY JUNKIES For more smart products, go to realsimple.com/ beautyfinds.

IT’S IN THE BAG

FLUMMOXED BY FISHTAILS? THE SEPHORA COLLECTION ART OF THE BRAID HAIR KIT ($18, SEPHORA.COM) BREAKS DOWN THE TRENDIEST TWISTS WITH AN ILLUSTRATED GUIDE AND PROVIDES ALL THE TOOLS YOU NEED (SHOWN HERE) TO UPGRADE YOUR SUMMER STYLE.