Summer Beauty 2012

Five Minutes Before: Bronzer

A quick sweep of bronzer creates an instant glow in a few minutes flat, and conceals any flaws in your complexion to boot. Just keep the rest of your makeup in mind when deciding between a cream or powder. "Choose a formula that blends best with your foundation, and decide if you want a matte or shimmery finish," said Lea Michele's makeup artist Melanie Inglessis. "If you have a shimmery eye, keep your bronzer matte, and beware of colors with too many red and orange undertones." A few natural hues we love: Tom Ford's Bronzer in Terra ($90; neimanmarcus.com), Stila's self-adjusting powder ($20; stilacosmetics.com), and ultra-blendable cremes like Laura Mercier's ($35; lauramercier.com).

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