Beauty Products to Keep Your Cool

When the weather is hot and sticky, it becomes a challenge not to look the same. Here are some ways to keep cool and fresh even as the triple Hs of summer (hot, humid and horrible!) conspire against you.

For a burst of energy in the morning, douse yourself with a scented splash after you shower. One to try: Friction de Foucaud Invigorating Body Tonic ($20; to order, call 800-884-5944).

After a workout, cool down with Biotherm Cooling Energizing Body Lotion ($24; for stores, call 888-246-8437). The cooling sensation gives tired muscles a boost while mint helps alleviate swelling. It also has powders to absorb moisture.

Sweep your hair off your neck and you'll feel fresher in seconds. Try a looser version of the classic French twist. To hold it in place, use a colorful hairpin, such as these from Colette Malouf ($29; for stores, call 888-898-8286). Malouf's twist tips: For a tighter hold, start with slightly damp hair, then spray on a texturizer. Twist hair from the bottom upward. Bend the ends into the crease and tuck underneath. Pierce the top of the style with the pin, turn into the twist and insert into crease.

Stay cool and dry with a skin-friendly antiperspirant/ deodorant. Dove Silk Protection ($2.99) pampers underarms with moisturizing cream and glycerin. You can even apply its sting-free formula right after shaving.

It's simple but effective: Ditch the dark clothing that makes you a magnet for the sun.

Condition your hair and delight your senses with Origins Clear Head Mint Conditioning Rinse ($11). The gel formula contains Brazilian mint and spearmint to make your scalp tingle.

To revive tired tootsies and aching legs, rub on Epoch IceDancer Invigorating Leg Gel ($11; to order, call 800-487-1500), a blend of menthol and peppermint oil. This gel can even be applied over your panty hose.

Feeling wilted? For an instant pick-me-up, spritz your face with Neal's Yard Remedies Rose Floral Water ($11; to order, call 888-697-8721). Rose extract soothes and moisturizes stressed-out skin.

Too hot for eyeshadow? Dab on Maybelline Cool Effect Cooling Cream Eyecolor ($5.75). This water-based makeup goes on cool and feels weightless on lids.

For stay-put makeup in the summer, minimize the number of products you use. Prevent mascara meltdown with one coat of waterproof mascara applied to top lashes only; try Olay Cosmetics Aqua Care Mascara ($7.25). Slick on a berry-colored lipstick and you're good to go. The trick is using one that's both smear-proof and moisturizing, such as Clinique Moisture Surge Lipstick in LipBlush ($12.50). Olay makeup artist Meg Flather suggests blending a little lipstick on cheeks, too, for sheer, melt-proof color.