For local aromatherapy... Bamford Body Organic Nourishing Body Oil and Botanic Body Lotion: Bamford Body's new collection of organic, natural products has no synthetic fragrances, so you can have the sensation of being outdoors even if you're sutck in, say, an office building in Soho. Even better for the office: the lotion is non-greasy. www.barneys.com

For a night out... Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner: This tried-and-true eyeliner has no chance of smudging or fading in the heat. Beware: Its strength requires subtlety, and one needs skills applying liquid or gel eyeliner because the product dries quickly and only comes off with make-up remover. www.bobbibrown.com

For making it through airport security... Bobbi Brown Empties Beauty on the Go:
Comes with two 7-mL jars, one 3-mL jar, one 30-mL bottle, one 15-mL bottle and a funnel to make transfer easy and clean. www.bobbibrown.com

For no-frills summer hair... A one-two combo of health and style from Bumble and bumble: Keep hair rich and strong with once-a-week  Crème de Coco Masque, a deep conditioner that smells of coconut. You can also use BB Gel on dry hair, wrap up in a bun or sculpt anyway you'd like, comb out. Instant volumous style that looks like it took more than a few minutes a week.

For not dying... Clinique Sun SPF 30 Body and Face Cream: Clinique's new body and face cream with SPF 30 have received the "Seal of Recommendation" from the Skin Cancer Foundation. The Sun line protects against the UVA that age the skin and the UVB rays that burn it. The non-greasy lotions are oil-free, water and sweat resistant, and non-pore clogging. A-b-Clinique? www.clinique.com

For an indoor cat... Edward Bess Ultra Luminous Bronzer and Luxury Face Brush:
We love Edward Bess, the young make-up maven with a laundry list of celebrity followers. His Luminous Bronzer is lightweight and the rich color that doesn't read "orange shimmer" the way other bronzers do. The compact and Luxury Face Brush are a chic design—you'll be happy to whip them out in front of your friends and reapply in public. Bronzer and Brush available at Bergdorf Goodman.

For the insider who wants to appear like an outsider... Estee Lauder Golden Perfection Self-Tanning Milk for Body: Apply this easily-absorbed milk to the body and in an hour, see a streak-free, natural-looking tan. Sit umbrella-covered by the pool, then get your fake tan on before going out at night. www.esteelauder.com

For a Preppier Summer... Burberry the Beat:
A hip, young fragrance that's sweet to splash on before going out to the pool, but sophisticated enough to douse in before an evening soiree. www.burberry.com

To feel young again... Lancome Genifique Youth Activating Concentrate:
Gentrification and genetics are tougher issues... this one's easy. Launched in March Gentrifique is for women of all ages, day and night. It's contains a complex which that's said to stimulate the expression of the genes that activate healthy proteins in the skin, ad which slow with age. Change your genes in just seven days. www.lancome.com

For non-stick citrus... Giovanni Organic Body Care Sanitizing Towelettes: Refresh, relax and recharge with a mixed bag of individually-packaged towelettes in grapefruit, lavender, and peppermint scents—without the sticky. www.giovannicosmetics.com

For dreaded wedding pictures...
La Mer The SPF 30 UV Protecting Fluid andThe Treatment Powder Foundation SPF 15: La Mer has created a pair of perfect summer products for your face this summer. Begin with the SPF 30 Protecting Fluid as a foundation primer, which protects skin against sun damage; then apply the solid powder foundation, which is light and luxurious, not too heavy or runny for being in the sun, for medium to full coverage. Both are at Saks Fifth Avenue.

For colorful claws... Sephora by OPI Nailcolor, Nail Files, and Nail Buffers: A total nail kit for the summer months—Sephora and OPI have created some ocean-inspired tones for their new collection of Day-Glo colors, with the appeal of a classic car. Keep them in your bag for situation—like suddenly finding oneself on an unplanned weekend road-trip.

For total purification... Shu Uemura High Performance Balancing Cleansing Oil:
Get the sneaking suspicion that your vacation spot is ruining your skin? Sudden changes in climate or environment can make skin dehydrated and dull. Shu Uemura is known for their great Balancing Cleansing Oils with natural extracts that enrich the skin and provide moisture before you apply any more products. www.shuuemura-usa.com