Beauty Aids

Summer is fleeting and prices are rising, which means that this year shoppers need to get more glow for the money by choosing beauty products that not only work well in hot weather but can bridge the gap into fall. Here are nine popular picks that have the power of transition

Patricia Wexler M.D. Intensive 3-in-1 eye cream (lifting, firming and antiwrinkle) has been such a strong seller, the company is releasing a companion 3-in-1 face cream on Sept. 2. Layer them in the winter for extra hydration ($32.50 for the eye cream, $42.50 for the new Day Cream with SPF 30, at bathandbodyworks.com).
Shu Uemura’s new Fleur de Source fragrance has feather-light notes of coriander, papyrus and basil, made to calm the senses in sultry weather. When the temperature drops, layer it with Fleur de Terre, a woodsy scent with rosemary topnotes ($85 each at shuuemura-usa.com).
SweetHoneyDip ChocolateBrownSugah Scrub by Carol’s Daughter is ideal for pre- and post-tan exfoliation ($34 at carlosdaughter.com).

The latest in Chanel’s limited-edition nail varnishes, Gold Fiction, gives a sun-kissed glow to beach-bound toes; after Labor Day, use it on fingernails for extra evening gleam ($30 at Chanel.com).
Malin + Goetz favorites — Peppermint Hair Shampoo ($76), Cilantro Hair Conditioner ($84) and Sage Styling Cream ($156, all at malinandgoetz.com) — now come in 32-ounce bottles, great for outdoor beach showers and big enough to last for months.
Balms Away by The Balm is a light ointment that works as a spot moisturizer and lip balm in the summer. When the heavier eye makeup styles of fall set in, it becomes a makeup remover ($19 at bueaty.com).

The new Wicked/Lovely eye shadow duos by Smashbox put dawn and dusk in a single package. Line eyes with the smoky color and dust the sheer, lighter color all over in the summer; put the dark color on lids and highlight with the lighter color in the fall ($24 each at smashbox.com).
VIP Bronze Expert Sun Glow Perfecting Brush from By Terry goes on the face to enhance a burgeoning tan or touch up a fading one ($48 at eluxary.com)

Dr. Hauschka Intensive Treatment skin sprays are formulated for five skin types; they provide cooling moisture in the heat but are made to help skin get through seasonal changes ($89.95 each at 800-247-9907).
WEAR IT WITH ITALIAN linen scarves by Love Quotes come in an array of colors and on an array of celebrities (like Sienna Miller) — if a star is under 45, she’s probably wearing one. Knot one around your neck, wear it loose or just tuck it into your bag for chilly movie theaters; these scarves should be around all summer and then some.
Love Quotes scarves, $85