Good Housekeeping July 2016

Last weekend, a friend introduced me to her favorite store. One of the first things I saw was a top I had just purchased. She held up the tag and said, “Bet you paid more than this!” Yikes! I had. Whether you love shopping or loathe it, no one likes the feeling of paying too much. Not a week later (I’m starting to sound like a sucker here!), I was in a meeting, and a colleague said, “I never head into a shop without checking RetailMeNot to see if they have any bargains.” My first response was What is that?!?! And how can I get in on the steals my friends seem to be snagging? That’s why this month we decided to dedicate a whole issue to finding the absolute…

SUN HAT WORK/PLAY LOOKS SUMMER SCENTS SKIN + HAIR HELP 4 NEW WAYS TO WASH YOUR FACE HEEL STEALS BEAUTY GIVEAWAY SUMMER MUST- HAVE SHOP THIS ISSUE Find it now at keep.com/GH. A Wide-Brimmed Hat Hey, shady lady! Look stylish — and practice safe sun — with an of-the-moment straw topper. The oversize brim and pretty ribbon trim are a chic way to finish off a breezy summer outfit. Bring on the picnics! Hat, Merona, $15, target.com. Top, $26, americanapparel.net. Pants, $68, bobeau.com. SHOP THIS ISSUE Find it now at keep.com/GH. SUDDENLY EVERYWHERE THE LINGERIE LOOK Polished lace-and-silk pieces make their way out of the bedroom and onto the streets GH CLEANING LAB TIP Keep delicate lace looking great by hand-washing with a fine fabric detergent like Woolite. To de-wrinkle…

HAVE A QUESTION? E-mail askapril@good housekeeping.com. April Franzino Beauty Director @aprilfranzino My foundation has SPF. Do I need a separate sunscreen? A: Yes, you do. Even if your base makeup (foundation, tinted moisturizer, BB or CC cream) is broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher, it’s unlikely that you’re getting that level of protection from it. A GH Beauty Lab study found that women tend to apply only 1/5 of the recommended amount of makeup needed to get the SPF listed on a product’s label — so it shouldn’t replace sunscreen. To ensure that skin is properly shielded, smooth on a nickelsize dollop of sunscreen for the face, like our Beauty Lab test winners at right, before you put on makeup. How can I get rid of my annoying arm bumps? A:…

DOUBLE-DUTY CLEANSING WATERS They’re called “micellar waters” (micelle refers to surfactant clusters), but you don’t need water to wash your face with them. Dispense the clear liquid onto a cotton pad, then swipe on skin to get rid of makeup and cleanse in one step — no rinsing required. LAB LOWDOWN In evaluations for the GH Seal, Lab scientists confirmed that both micellar waters below removed makeup effectively without drying out skin. GH TOP LAB PICKS GH Seal holders Garnier All-in-1 Micellar Cleansing Water, $7 (above); La Roche-Posay Micellar Water, $20, CVS PURIFYING POWDER CLEANSERS These innovative powder formulas lather up when you mix them with water in your hands, cleansing and gently buffing skin. LAB LOWDOWN Because the formulas contain no liquid and often have oil-absorbing baking soda, they…

bit.ly/1Yd1aoh YOUR BEAUTY BAG 1. DE-SHINE SKIN. The grape water–based gel-like lotion contains flax powder to mattify, giving your face a velvety finish. 2. UPGRADE YOUR SUDS. Infused with the famously addictive freesia-rosejasmine Flowerbomb fragrance, this fancy bar will scent your skin all day. 3. GET GLOSSY. Jiggle the tube, inspired by a cocktail shaker, to combine the rosy pigments and natural oils like peach and apricot — they lend a plush, subtle shine without the goop. 4. CONCEAL AND HEAL. Dab the salicylic acid– laced coverup on breakouts to both treat and hide. (Tip: Blend all four shades to customize.) 5. GET AN INSTANT TAN. No waiting or streak worries when you smooth on this body-bronzing lotion, which imparts a warm, flattering tint in seconds. 6. HIGHLIGHT AT HOME.…

SHOP THIS ISSUE Find it now at keep.com/GH. Aa Agelessness Nobody wants to be defined by her age, but eye-area skin ages faster than the rest of the face — and can make you appear up to 20 years older, an Olay study found. Why? It’s the thinnest facial skin, with the lowest moisture and elasticity. To fight back, apply a hydrating anti-aging eye cream daily. Proven GH Seal picks: b BEST BROWS To smooth and shape — and even fake a mini eyelift — brush your brows! Swipe a spoolie, like Benefit Goof Proof Brow Pencil ($24, benefit cosmetics.com; above), from the inner corners of your arches out, combing hairs up slightly for a lifted effect. COLOR THEORY A strategic eye makeup shade can help the color of your…