Skin City: In Stores Now

Pink, white and yellow blossoms have sprung up in New York City's parks, gardens and abandoned lots. And this season's fashion trends have sprung up at sidewalk cafes, evening dinner parties and offices. Warmer weather has encouraged countless New Yorkers to show off the bodies they've been building all winter. While some head outdoors to enjoy the pockets of nature with books or binoculars in hand, we don't have to tell you where we go while bird-watchers gather in Central Park. Here are some of our finds.

Have an Irresistible Summer
If you love Givenchy's floral fragrance Very Irresistible, you'll enjoy this new, alcohol-free version. We think it's a good idea to pair the lighter perfume with Givenchy's Full of Water Body Cream, which comes in the same fresh scent. It leaves your body glisteningly moist. Available at Sephora.com.

Easy-to-Use Bronzers
Look for Laura Mercier's new pressed-powder bronzer for fair skin, called Matte Bronze Light, which offers just the faintest hint of tan. At LauraMercier.com. We also adore Clinique's True Bronze Bronzing Gel for Face. This translucent tinted gel gives skin a natural-looking glow. Available at Clinique counters in department stores nationwide and Clinique.com.

For More Glamour...
Try Clinique's True Bronze Loose Powder, a lightweight powder with lots of sparkle. This is a limited edition, though, so if you love shimmer, shop now. Available at major department stores and Clinique.com.

To Protect Blonde Hair
Summer is usually hardest on blondes, as the sun can turn gorgeous gold to unbecoming brass. If you want to maintain vivid hair color, you turn to Graham Webb. Two new shampoos and conditioners, Vivid Color Golden Blonde and Vivid Color Pure Blonde, aim to prevent that. Chelating agents in the shampoos neutralize minerals that can turn hair from blonde to bad. And the conditioners contain a method to get vitamins, moisturizers and UV protectors deeper into the hair. Sold only at salons; call 800-456-9322 to find one near you.

Ingenious Eye Makeup Invention
If you're a woman who wears eye makeup, you know what it's like when mascara or eyeliner smudges over the color you just applied to your lid. Bourjois has created a mini makeup remover you can use to dab smudges without removing eye shadow. Called Retouche Express, this sponge-tipped wand contains a quick-absorbing synthetic oil that won't leave greasy spots on your skin. Available at Sephora stores, or at Sephora.com.

Nighttime Eyelash Treatment
First we thought, What? We can barely remember to apply eye cream before bed, much less worry about eyelash cream. When Talika relaunched its Eyelash Conditioning Cream, however, we tried it. And we liked it. It felt good to apply a treatment to lashes after using eye makeup remover. The company says the product stimulates eyelash growth. Go to Skinterra.com or call 888-216-8174.

From MD to Drugstore
Skin care from NeoStrata used to be sold only in doctors' offices. This month the company will roll out many of its intensive skin treatments to CVS drug stores. Products include the NeoCeuticals skin care line that treats brown spots, problem dry skin, dandruff and brittle, splitting fingernails. Also look for the company's CoverBlend Concealer with SPF 15.

Sensuous Suds
Guerlain has added Indulgent Moisturizing Body Mist and Voluptuous Foaming Bath Oil to its exotic Shalimar fragrance line. Only the most indulgent need apply for the bubble bath; everyone else will love the spray-on scented moisturizer. Its light fragrance is perfect for muggy weather. Available at specialty department stores.

For Sculpted and Firm Legs
The French may be best known for wine and food, but in the beauty world there is no other country that attacks cellulite with such panache. The Vie Collection has added two products to its skin care line. One promises to slim thighs, and the other claims it will firm the behind. Do they work? The jury is still out, but they feel sensational on the skin. Both require rigorous application: You massage the product onto the skin, kneading both the inside and outside of the thighs. Next you massage the lotion into the buttocks, using circular and pinching movements. Go to BeautynHealth.com.

For Fingers and Toes This Summer
There are three classic colors for nails in summer: sheer icy pink, bright opalescent rose and deep, deep red. Celebrity manicurist Deborah Lippmann has made it easy for you by putting these shades together and adding them to her collection in a nifty little bag. Go to LippmannCollection.com.

Keep Makeup Out of Wrinkles
One of Australia's leading makeup artists, Napoleon Perdis is invading the U.S. this month. Among his gems, a Minimal Makeup line that contains chamomile, echinacea and vitamin C to treat skin. We love Auto Pilot, a prefoundation skin primer. This product will help you obtain a smooth, sheer and even foundation application. We also love his Marshmallow Foam makeup remover. For a cooling cleanse, Napoleon suggests chilling the foam in the fridge before using. Available at Saks Fifth Avenue stores, or at NapoleonCosmetics.com.

From the Ayurvedic Apothecary
Body Bistro has launched a new hydrating anti-aging cream for the face called Chamomile + Clove Radiance Remedy. If you're into natural ingredients, you will love this cocktail. It contains gotu kola to encourage collagen syntheses, amla fruit to rejuvenate skin, chamomile to soothe skin, patchouli to nourish skin, vitamin E to hydrate and renew skin, and clove to reduce blemishes. Available at 877-7-Bistro or BodyBistro.com

The Perfect Stockings?
Have you ever dreamed of hose that don't run, don't itch and fit perfectly? Now you have them. Sort of. Air Silk has created the Spray-On Silk Stocking, which gives you the look of silk stockings and the comfort of bare legs. We applied it to smooth, moisturized legs, and it did even out the skin, lending a creamy, silken finish. Available at JCPenny, CVS and hosiery departments nationwide. More reason not to wear stockings: Givenchy's Summer-to-wear. This ingenious gel can be used on legs and offers more sheer coverage. Available at Saks.com. The best part of both of these products: no waistband.

Natural-Looking Hair Hold
If you like to have big, voluminous hair, you know the key to the style is the product that holds your volume in place. The problem is finding a product with enough holding power that looks and feels soft, not stiff. This month, Charles Worthington London has introduced Big Hair Thick Quick Spray Gel just for you. Simply spray on a dollop to wet hair, work it into your roots through to the ends, heat hair at the roots and blow-dry as normal. Available at drugstores, or at Walgreens.com.

Exit Shiny Face
In warmer weather, shine control is essential. Christian Breton has added Stop Shining Control Gel to his skin care line. He promises it will keep your face ‑- even the T-zone ‑- matte. It's applied under makeup to clean skin, but can also be used for touchups over makeup throughout the day. Available exclusively at Henry Bendel in New York City.

Wake-Up Call
Are you ready for a seriously refreshing shower that makes you feel like you're at a day spa? Try Erbaviva's new Awaken Body Wash with rosemary, peppermint and ginger. Its olive oil base will leave your skin smooth as silk. Go to Erbaviva.com.

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