We’re ready to spring into spring! After the longest winter (with the weirdest weather ever!), any day that hits over 60 degrees on the thermometer with even the slightest hint of sun feels like a holiday. When I was in high school, we’d get so excited about the whiff of spring that we’d drive around in my friend’s VW with the top down -- teeth chattering, goose-bumping, at least pretending to be so happy! We just had to fake it for a bit longer, until summer officially showed up.
I checked out products that fake summer looks for this beauty blog. And if you don’t want to risk it…you can spritz it!
FAKE IT
Tarte Rest Assured Luminizing Wand
Tarte’s Rest Assured Wand makes for perfect Monday Morning makeup. You’ve heard the theory that putting a little white line in the corner of your eye or on the lower lid can make you look bright and vivacious? Tarte suggests you try a natural color pencil instead – then use the sheer pink highlighter to shed a little glow on cheeks, brow bones, etc. You’ll look like you got sleep, instead of got drunk. / $22 at www.tartecosmetics.com and select Sephora stores
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Mir 10 Texture Tamer
I’ve had basically the same hairdo since I was a kid – a bob with bangs. Aside from one cowlick that will never go away, my hair is usually pin straight and frizz free, allowing me to skip a lot of hair treatment potions (I hate even having hairspray in my hair). Not so for my curly-headed sisters. They need special products to tame the frizz and rock it Julianna Margulies or Aida Turturro style.
One curly girl I know tried Mir Miracle 10 Texture Tamer, in place of her usual straightening balm, conditioner, de-frizz spray, and shine gel.
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And while it still takes a while to blow it out…her hair was bouncy ringlet city. Mir says it also works defining curls if you want to stay au naturel. But we’re fakin’ it! / $16 at www.bodywealth.com
Pout Sexy Sunwear: Ultimate Fake Tan & Instant Shimmer Tan
Pout is ready for you to go faux this spring and fake it all summer long with their tanning and bronzing products. The Ultimate Fake Tan is a lotion that goes on easily and will deepen over time. The Instant Shimmer Tan lives up to its name – it’s a little deeper in tone than the Ultimate Fake, but the golden shimmer will wash off at the end of the day. Plus, it will complement just about every color and complexion and smells like an exotic island.
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Just be careful that you don’t get “Tan Hand” – when your palms get all dark and goopy from spreading on tanning lotion. Think gloves. / $20 for Ultimate Fake Tan and $20 for Instant Shimmer Tan at Victoria’s Secret stores across the country
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Aveda Petal Essence Triple Accent Pencil
This Aveda pencil may look simple to you – but it’s literally the Swiss Army knife of pencils masquerading as simplicity! The all-natural pencil works as a highlighter for eyes, and color for lips and cheeks. The gold leaf/geranium combo is a perfect transition from spring to summer, providing a cheery red and a faux summer golden glow. / $18 at Aveda salons, spas, stores or www.aveda.com
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