Start with better brows
A pair of well-defined eyebrows can make a face look more polished -- especially when makeup is minimal. Splurge on a professional shaping, and then maintain the look at home with weekly tweezings.

Streamline cleansing
If you have oily skin and regularly use a face wash and toner, try cloths with salicylic acid instead. They clean deeply, reduce shine and are totally tote-able.

Maximize moisturizer
Don't rely on foundation with sunscreen -- it won't provide adequate UV protection. Instead apply moisturizer that contains SPF under your favorite base makeup. Better yet, switch to a tinted face lotion with built-in SPF and you can swap three products -- moisturizer, sunscreen and foundation -- for one.

Protect your polish
Keep your nail hues from fading or yellowing by choosing a formula with built-in UV inhibitors. And remember to apply a drop of cuticle oil over the polish to give your manicure a fresh, shiny finish -- even if the color is a week old!

Fake a tan
Are you a sloppy self-tanner? Not to worry: Several companies are now offering easier alternatives to the old "rub-all-over" method. A few of the new options include: Tanning gloves (drip-free, quick-drying tanning formulas in a glove applicator), spray (either from a bottle or at a salon), and simply mixed into your normal makeup. (Look for tinted moisturizers or body lotions.)

Lose the eyeliner
Play up your eyes using a wash of summery gold shadow. Choose a shade based on your skin: The deeper your skin tone, the darker the shadow.