Summer Beauty Essentials

 I have a love/hate relationship with summer. Summer means beach and sunshine, but it also means dry hair and dehydrated skin (and sweating--I hate sweating). These are some items that I use to combat the summer sun.

Face Sunscreen

Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protection Cream for the Face SPF 55- defends skin against UVA/UVB rays and is water and sweat resistant. This sunscreen is moisturizing and lightweight, and doesn't clog my pores. 

Face Mask

Mask of Magnaminty- a deep cleansing mask that I like to use on days that I have used a lot of sunscreen, to prevent clogged pores. Unlike other Lush masks, this one does not need to be refrigerated, and lasts about 3 months. Magnaminty is a clay and peppermint mask that leaves the skin feeling tighter and smooth. 

Lip Balm

Dr. T's Supergoop! Acai lip fusion lip balm- This lip balm has an SPF 30 and is super nourishing on your lips, instantly hydrating them. The acai has some coloration but there is a clear 'mintfusion' option available.  

Beauty Elixir

Caudalie Beauty Elixir- I use this both before my moisturizer and also intermittently throughout the day. It has a peppermint smell and has a cool, refreshing feeling on the skin and leaves your skin looking dewy and glowing. This has also helped clear away redness on my chin area.

Shave Cream

EOS shave cream - Clearly a necessity for warm summer days without disgusting my fiance. This is more of a lotion and not your typical shave cream, leaving your legs totally moisturized and soft. 

Hair Mask

Macadamia Natural Oil Deep Repair Masque- After being out in the summer sun, and ombre-ing my hair, it was the driest it had ever been- NEEDING a deep conditioning treatment. This hair mask smells amazing, and leaves your hair feeling so soft and smooth without weighing it down. I LOVE this stuff!

Self Tanner

St. Tropez Bronzing Mousse- Since I don't tan (lots of SPF,umbrellas, and cover-ups), self tanning is great for taking the translucency out of my legs. I love this mousse, not orange, not streaky, and doesn't have horrible tanner smell. I would suggest buying the mitt to apply- makes a world of difference.

Body Moisturizer

It is always important to stay moisturized, I have been using a Body Shop Body Butter, however, I am not in love with it. It doesn't sink into my skin and kind of sits on top of my skin- not really nourishing enough for me. I have been lusting over the Kiehl's Creme de Corps and will be purchasing this when I finish my body butter.