12 summer beauty must-haves

Get dazzling digits

Add a fun pop of colour to your look with bright, bold polish. Warning: This quick-drying formaldehyde- and toulene-free lacquer from GOSH may cause nail envy.

GOSH nail laquer in Wild Lilac, $6. Available at Shoppers Drug Mart.

Fake the bake

Get an instant glow with a shimmering self-tanner. The Soleil Prodigieux line from NUXE is paraben-free and made from 89 percent natural ingredients. The micro-pearlizers in this body lotion give skin a luminous look, while frangipani flower leaves skin perfectly moisturized and smelling fabulous.

NUXE self-tanning body lotion, $34. Available at The Bay.

Punch up your pout

Be bold with fucshia gloss; it’s summer’s answer to red lipstick. We love Lise Watier’s Lip Kiss Crayon because it keeps lips glossy and moisturized.

Lise Watier Lip Kiss Crayon Gloss in passion fuchsia, $18. Available at Shoppers Drug Mart.

Wave the magic wand

Opt for waterproof mascara that stays put in the heat. CoverGirl’s lashblastlength water-resistant mascara features a tapered brush and nylon lengthening formula that work together to add oomph to lashes.

CoverGirl lashblastlength water-resistant mascara, $11. Available at most major drugstores.

Embrace eyelights

Try eye shadows with a hint of bronze for a sun-kissed look. This eye palette from Clarins features four shades of shadow in warm and spicy shades along with a nutmeg-hued eyeliner.

Clarins Instant Sun Light eye palette, $42. Available at The Bay.

Stick it to UV rays

Get targetted suncare right where you need it most with Clinique’s SPF 45 advanced suncare protection stick. Forget about goopy creams, just dab it on your cheeks and nose throughout the day whenever you need an extra hit of sunscreen.

Clinique SPF 45 advanced suncare protection stick, $21. Available at Murale.

Stay in line

Brighten up your eyes with a vibrant waterproof liner. Stila’s Smudge Sticks add an instant pop of colour and a touch of shimmer to your lids.

Stila Smudge Stick waterproof eyeliner in purple tang, $26. Available at Sephora.

Get instant moisturization

Dips in the pool and time in the sun can leave skin and hair parched. Keep your legs and your locks looking fabulous with a nourishing dry oil.

Fruits & Passion’s Argan Nourishing Dry Oil, $14. Available at Fruits & Passion.

Trade shine for shimmer

If you tend to glow a little too much in the sunnier months, you’ll appreciate the benefits of a powder duo like this one from Dr.Hauschka. With silk powder and rose-petal extract, this formulation absorbs any unwanted oil while adding a touch of healthy colour and shimmer to your complexion.

Try tropical lids

Go for high-impact eyes this season with bright blue, green and teal shadows. This baked eye shadow duo from The Body Shop allows you to adjust the intensity of your shading with two tones of teal.

Avoid meltdowns

Makeup applied in the a.m. can often look less than perfect come nightfall and in this season of after-work cocktails and all-day weddings, that just won’t do. Urban Decay’s moisture-resistant All Nighter spray is designed to keep makeup looking just-applied for 16 hours.

Rock the right sunblock

According to the Canadian Dermatological Association, it’s important to opt for sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30. La Roche-Posay’s Anthelios XL UVA/UVB cream offers an SPF of 45 and also has a fast-absorbing, non-greasy texture so neither your skin, nor your makeup will be sacrificed this summer.