Moisturizing is essential, but no one wants a thick layer of cream sitting on her skin when the temperature outside is 90—with humidity to match! The solution? Lighter lotions that still provide moisture protection, but without the filmy coating. Some of the top beauty brands offer lightweight emulsions right alongside the heavier creams we need in the blistering cold of winter. For St. Louis’ summer heat, try one of these light creams that feel as good as they smell.
[cle de peau gentle nourishing emulsion]
Delicate and milky, the lotion is formulated to encourage the face’s natural cell renewal overnight during sleep.
$150 at Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus and Saks
[bond no. 9 new york hudson yards body silk]
Not quite as light as a lotion, this new Bond No. 9 has an enticing scent dominated by lily of the valley and freesia—very summery.
$120, available at Saks and Nordstrom
[chantecaille water flower fluid & rose de mai cream]
The delicate, oil-free fluid contains vitamins and is 95 percent botanical; the cream has a light, gel-like texture and a wonderful rosewater scent perfect for the summer face.
Fluid $72, cream $210, exclusive to Neiman Marcus
[skinue argan face cream]
Made in Turkey with camel whey from the personal herd of the Royal Family in Dubai, this new brand offers an array of lotions, creams and gels that are highly moisturizing.
$80, available at skinue.net
[tom ford neroli portofino body moisturizer & all-over body spray]
Exotic and sweet, neroli oil comes from the bitter orange trees introduced to southern Spain by the Moors. Its heavenly scent can be reinforced with the matching body spray.
$65 each, exclusive to Neiman Marcus
By Dorothy Weiner
Photo: Bill Barrett
