The Best Beauty Products to Cope with Sticky Summer Heat

I love everything about New York City—except the summer heat and humidity. Beyond avoiding the subway, here’s how I cope with the swelter.

This weightless foundation boasts major SPF (seen above).
Sulwhasoo Perfecting Cushion SPF 50, $60, neimanmarcus.com.

When an al fresco lunch runs long, this lotion does damage control. 
Biologique Recherche Reparation U.V., $119,biologique-recherche.com.

With its lovely spectrum of nudes, muted corals, and gold shimmer, this is the only summer compact I need. 
Tom Ford Eye and Cheek Compact in Pink Glow, $105, tomford.com.

This spritz keeps my hair sleek and flyaway-free straight through August.
Living Proof No Frizz Humidity Shield, $22,livingproof.com.

This hydrating collagen-boosting, antioxidant-packed lotion leaves zero greasy residue.
Strivectin Repair & Protect Moisturizer SPF 30, $89,strivectin.com.

I’ll wear this elegant, woodsy floral scent—and a pair of crisp white palazzo pants—to rooftop cocktails at the Gramercy Park Hotel.
Gucci Bamboo, $92, macys.com, available in July.

By Jane Larkworthy

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