Style Makeup Our Beauty Director Tests All the Latest Products—6 You Need for Summer 2024 We tried Olay's new cleansing melts—and they make washing your face kind of fun. By Heather Muir Maffei Heather Muir Maffei Heather Muir Maffei brings more than 15 years of beauty know-how to readers at Real Simple and Health magazines as beauty director. She has worked at Cosmopolitan, Seventeen, Allure, Fitness Magazine, and more. Highlights: * Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies from University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown * Beauty writer and editor for more than 15 years * Appearances made as a beauty expert for television segments, including the Today Show and New York Live * Live New York Fashion Week coverage on behalf of Allure Magazine Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Published on May 21, 2024 Close Photo: TED CAVANAUGH If frizzy hair, crispy skin, and dark spots stress you out every summer, consider these the best buys that are sure to solve all of your warm weather beauty woes. Oh, and with Olay's new little cleansing squares, washing your face has never felt so fun—trust! Summer bummer: Dark circles Makeup artist Bobbi Brown created The Neutralizer Pencil—nine pinky-peach hues to brighten dark circles. It’s a pencil, yes. It’s also super creamy, so it doesn’t tug! Dab it under eyes, in corners, and on spots for an even complexion without much makeup. Our Beauty Director Tests All the Latest Products—6 You Need for Summer 2024 Summer bummer: Sun spots Are brown spots stressing you out? Saaame. Swipe the Live Tinted Superbright 15% Vitamin C Serum Stick on your face before your (strong) SPF. Arbutin helps fade existing marks while ferulic acid helps ward off future ones. I use it on my hands too. Summer bummer: Greasy skin Getting ready for bed has never felt so fun! Place an Olay Cleansing Melt + Vitamin C in your palm, run it under water for two seconds, and massage the lather into skin for the ideal dose of makeup-removing face wash. I never travel without ’em. Summer bummer: Dry lips The shine of a gloss makes me swoon, but the stickiness is ick. Formulated with nine oils, the Summer Fridays Dream Lip Oil looks juicy and doesn’t trap my hair like glue. Summer bummer: Frizz Meet my new secret weapon for sleek ponytails and buns. The Nexxus Slick Stick is a waxy stick that holds back my wild baby hairs without looking greasy or feeling crunchy—or dirtying my hands. 11 Expert-Proven Ways to Get Rid of Frizzy Hair Summer bummer: Burnt skin The shimmery Naked Sundays CabanaGlow SPF 50 Mineral Glow Serum Drops can be worn alone or under makeup for a J.Lo glow. Use a shot-glass-size amount if you’re relying on it for sun protection for both your face and body. The Best Body Sunscreens for a Sunburn-Free Summer Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit