I love a simple beauty regimen, but summer seems to be the time when I find skincare actually becomes more time-consuming. From keeping skin hydrated, matte, and smooth to finding color products that are lightweight and can stand firm in warm weather, it’s a chore—and it frequently means using lots of…stuff. To cut through the beauty clutter, here’s a short list of core permformance products to get you through Colorado’s hottest months.

For all day and night eye color, try L’Oréal’s Infallible® 24 HR Eye Shadow (pictured, left). With a hybrid powder-cream texture, these highly pigmented shadows are waterproof and crease resistant. Get it: $7.95, available at drugstores nationwide

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