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The Best Products to Get Your Legs Looking Summer-Ready
By
Madelyn Chung
Date May 18, 2017
After what seems like the longest, darkest winter (OK, maybe we’re exaggerating, but it has been rather gloomy up until recently), spring weather has finally decided to make an appearance which means we’ll be breaking out our accordion skirts, summer dresses and high-waisted shorts.
The only problem? After that long, dark winter, our legs are in less-than-presentable shape. Luckily, you can easily transform the look of your limbs with just a few beauty products — whether you want to quickly mask imperfections or actually improve the appearance of your legs over time.
Ready to show off those gams? Check out our fave summer leg products below.
Dry legs are never a good look, especially during the warmer months. This illuminating moisturizer is ultra-hydrating and contains golden shimmer to give your legs an enviable glow.
Want supermodel-looking legs? Try this product from Charlotte Tilbury. This roll-on slimming body shimmer will not only highlight and perfect the look of your gams, but it’ll also reduce puffiness, hydrate and firm. Need we say more?
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You know that glossy skin look you see in magazine editorials or on Instagram models? Well, you can easily get it yourself with this finishing gloss. Though it does offer a hint of bronze, its main purpose is to give a high-shine gloss all over your body. If you’re looking for more a natural-looking sheen, simply apply less product and blend in well.
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Summer Leg Products
Sisley Paris White Ginger Contouring Oil for Legs
($245, Holt Renfrew)
This contouring oil is one of those products that’ll actually improve the appearance of your legs over time rather than just mask imperfections. Made with white ginger extract, it helps dissolve body fat and reduce the appearance of cellulite, plus improve blood circulation. The best part? It still has instantaneous results, and will make your legs look red carpet-worthy (really, Emma Stone used this at the Oscars) and photo-ready in a flash.
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Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Multi-Purpose Dry Oil
($27, Hudson's Bay)
A French drugstore fave, this dry oil will make your legs glisten, without leaving them sticky. For best application, massage into your hands before applying to your body. Bonus? It can be used anywhere, from your face to your arms to even your hair.
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For a bronzing dry oil, NARS’ Monoi Body Glow reigns supreme. It’ll give your skin that perfect hint of a sun-kissed glow and it smells amazing. Note: this does get messy, so we suggest using a tanning mitt to apply.
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Think of this product like pantyhose in a bottle. A celebrity fave for the red carpet, this skin finish product will mask imperfections such as bruises, spider veins and cellulite, leaving you with flawless looking legs (without the discomfort of wearing stockings).
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