Flawless skin is about as hot as it gets. Looking really sexy means glowing, healthy, effortless, and never overdone. As far as showing some skin, less is more. Show off your best feature – if you’ve got a gorgeous décolleté, try a scooped neck. If you have toned arms, go sleeveless. If your legs are your fortune, work them. Every woman has at least one thing that she can be proud of! And you are never totally dressed without fragrance – a dab at all the pulse points (behind the ears, the knees, between the breasts, the nape of the neck) makes you feel extra feminine.Touchable skin is smooth and baby soft, with an even tone and texture. Keeping skin well hydrated makes for a dewy complexion. Skin brightening ingredients include natural plant extracts, soya, fruit enzymes, beta hydroxyl acid, and antioxidants like green tea. Look for formulas that are designed for skin renewal such as DDF Luminous Moisture Shelter with SPF15 ($34, www.ddfskin.com). Color is key to putting your best face forward. La Mer’s -indulgent line of face and body creams includes The Body Serum ($150, www.lamer.com), which smoothes and hydrates while minimizing discoloration and imperfections every woman strives to hide.
Tinted moisturizers are an ideal alternative if you want to forego pore clogging creams and liquids. Try Dr. Brandt’s Bronze Barrier Face SPF 30 ($12, www.drbrandtskincare.com). If you want more coverage, stick with light reflecting formulas that give skin a natural hint of a glow, such as Estee Lauder Enlighten Skin-Enhancing Makeup SPF 10 ($32.50, www.esteelauder.com).
Body lotions that add shimmer make you feel like you’re on holiday year round –Nivea Silky Shimmer Lotion for only $8.49, (www.drugstore.com) is a great buy and you can use a ton of it without spending a fortune. For a moisturizer with attitude, try the cheeky Bathina "Touch Me Then Try To Leave"... Cream ($26, www.benefitcosmetics.com).
Finish off your sizzling summer look with a dusting of golden powder on the shoulders to add an instant sheen. A strategically placed sun kissed bronzer just between the breasts makes cleavage more dramatic. Nars Bronzing Powder ($28, www.sephora.com) is a perfect choice.
Wendy Lewis & Co Ltd offers private image enhancement consultations in New York, and in London, and via phone and email from all over the world, for both men and women. She is the author of 9 beauty books, including The Beauty Battle. www.wlbeauty.com, wlbeauty@aol.com.
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