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Top 5 Summer Beauty Trends

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Top 5 Summer Beauty Trends

We get it: There’s no way you're going to try that albino eyebrow trend (seen on the Prada runway), but that doesn’t mean there aren't subtle ways to change your look. Now that summer's in full swing, it's time you at least go for one of these cool beauty trends:

1. Slicked-back bun
Instead of using greasy serum or sticky gel, de-frizz and protect your color by rubbing a nickel-sized dollop of sunscreen (or whatever extra you have left over after sunscreening your face and body) into damp hair, then twist locks into a loose bun above the nape of your neck. So glam!

MC recommends: Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Lotion, SPF 15; Goody Spin Pins

2. Orange pedicure
This sunny shade will brighten your day and enhance your glow, even if you're just sporting a self-tan (as you should be).

MC recommends: Essie nail polish in Tangerine

3. Smooth legs
Take a vacation from shaving and try a depilatory. Wipe off the hair removal cream with a warm, damp washcloth and follow up with a stubble-minimizing self-tanner for a week of silky smoothness.

MC recommends: Veet Suprem'Essence Gel Cream; Nivea Sun-Kissed Beautiful Legs

4. Violet lip gloss
Bright fuchsia lipstick is so last year. Try a sheer purple that will bring out warm, golden tones in your complexion.

MC recommends: YSL Gloss Volupté in #8 Glazed Blackcurrant

5. Soft skin
Substitute boring body lotion with a lightweight body oil that leaves skin ridiculously soft with a pretty, shimmer-free sheen. Rub a drop or two onto damp skin or add the oil directly into your bath and soak.

MC recommends: Neutrogena Body Oil; Avène Body Oil

Tell Marie Claire: What's your favorite summer beauty ritual? Share your tips in the Comments section below!

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ying chu

Ying

A lazy beauty enthusiast, Ying Chu is impressed with the amount of time people devote to their hair. When not writing, editing, and researching for her job as beauty & health director, she's an occasional baker, sometime insomniac, and full-time procrastinator. She was born in Shanghai, but has made stops in Vancouver, Toronto, and now New York. Last count, there were seven perfumes, 18 lipsticks, and 11 face serums on her desk that she can't live without. She welcomes new additions.

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Erin

Erin Flaherty is the magazine's executive beauty editor. A former Jane magazine editor, she's waxed philosophic about beauty, fashion, pop culture, travel and art to dozens of titles and blogged as style editor of TheFrisky.com. She loves Margiela, Frito pie, and hanging in the Lower East Side with her fiance and their dog, Violet, both of whom are really, really cute.

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Maureen

Maureen Choi is Marie Claire's assistant beauty editor. Her obsession with all things beauty-related can be traced back to her years as a ballerina with the San Francisco Ballet, where she tested hundreds of products on and off stage. When she's not on the hunt for the latest must-try goods, you'll find her scouring antique jewelry shops for one-of-a-kind pieces, practicing Vinyasa yoga, and watching old-school movies with her husband.

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Joy

Joy Hernon joins the Marie Claire team as a beauty assistant. She was previously at Starworks Group but couldn't stay away from her beauty products. She loves frequenting her neighborhood spots in New York City's SoHo, is a cupcake fanatic, and can't resist a great dance song.

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