There’s always a bunch of new beauty products released right before summer, when it’s too hot to wear layers of makeup. Elaborate lip combinations and foundation choices are the last things you want to worry about before a day of fun in the sun. If you’re looking for user-friendly makeup that provides vivid color and skincare benefits, these are five products you need to try.

Lip Crayons

Instead of worrying if your favorite lipstick will melt if left next to a window, try a lip crayon. Lip crayons look similar to jumbo eyeshadow pencils except they contain lipstick, lip stain, or lip balm. Revlon, NARS, and Tarte make the most popular types of lip crayons and many other companies are starting to make their own versions. Many different lipstick finishes are available in lip crayons like mattes, satins, and glosses. Although some crayons are made of wood and need to be sharpened, there are some that are plastic and retractable.

Powder SPF

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If you want to prevent sun damage to your face you have to wear SPF. Premature wrinkles and skin stretching are just some of the damage sun exposure can cause, according to the Mayo Clinic. The problem with traditional sunscreen is that once you apply your makeup it’s impossible to reapply your sunscreen without wiping everything off. To avoid that issue, try SPF in a powdered form. These products are transparent and can be used on any skin tone. They usually come in small packages so you can take them on the go and reapply it during the course of the day. Peter Thomas Roth and Colore Science offer powder SPF and they both have brush applicators, which makes them easy to use.

UVA/UVB and LED Free Gel Top Coat

Since the lamps for gel manicures may put you at risk for cancer, it’s time for a healthier alternative. Nail polish manufactures have invited gel-like topcoats that dry in less than 5 minutes and are smudge proof. Two of these popular new topcoats are Julep’s Freedom Polymer Topcoat and Deborah Lippmann Gel Lab Set. These topcoats smooth out polish imperfections and can be removed with any nail polish remover. The prices of these topcoats are more than your average nail polish, but they are a great alternative to risky and unnecessary UVA/UVB exposure.

Perfecting Balm

CoverGirl Tru Magic Skin Perfector in shade 100

Blotting papers and blotting powder have officially been replaced by perfecting balms. Unlike powders that can become cakey or papers that can get lost in purse, these gel balms stop your face from looking oily with a small amount of product. Cover Girl’s TruMagic Skin Perfector (shade 100) and Mally’s Evercolor Poreless Face Defender are fan favorites for those trying to eliminate an oily T-zone. Conveniently, these balms are clear and can be applied with a disposable cosmetic sponge.

Cream blushes/lip tints

The best makeup products are those that have multiple functions packed into one niffy compact. Cream products in general last longer on the skin than their powder and liquid counterparts. For vibrant cheeks that last all day try cream blush/lip tint. Apricot, baby pink, and magenta are the most sought-after summer shades for this type of beauty product. Bobbi Brown, Joise Maran and Stila make cream blushes that double as lip color and they contain soothing skin care ingredients.