SUMMER BEAUTY ESSENTIALS

 

Memorial Day has passed which means summer will soon be upon us. I thought I would share a few products that will be helping me get through the hot summer months...

Hairspray- L'Oréal Elnett

I love this hairspray, it gives me the perfect amount of hold without looking like I am wearing it at all. 

Tinted Moisturizer- Stila Illuminating 

This tinted moisturizer has SPF 15 and a slightly pearlescent tint. It gives my skin a dewy, natural look which is exactly what I want in the summer.

Volume Spray- John Frieda Luxurious Volume Root Booster

I spray this on my wet hair before I blow dry. It gives my fine hair body and volume, which makes it much easier for styling. 

Travel Candle- Nell's Compass in South 

I  love bringing this little guy with me when I travel. It makes me feel at home and smells like a lush garden.

Lipstick- Revlon in Love That Pink

Such a fun bright shade of pink. I think it will be my summer go to.

Self Tanner- L'Oréal Sublime Bronze

I have tried many self tanners and this one works best for me. I have both the gel and the spray.

Nail Polish- Revlon in Minted

I am loving all things mint green these days and this nail polish is perfection.

Dry Shampoo- Batiste Colored Dry Shampoo

When it starts getting hot in LA, dry shampoo is my savior. It gives my hair life in between washes.

Blush- Tarte in Tipsy

This cheek stain is the perfect peachy shade. 

Bobby Pins- Forever 21

Sweaty bangs is not a good look, so I like to keep bobby pins in my purse to pin back my bangs on hot days. 

MY MAKEUP BAG PART II

You will have to excuse my late post today. I am recovering from a fantastic bachelorette weekend in Las Vegas. I have fun photos from my weekend that I promise to post sometime this week!

Here is a list of face, hair and body products I can't get enough of...

Loreal Eye Makeup Remover $6.59, I use this everyday and have for years. It is delicate, oil free and best of all inexpensive!

Alba Coconut Cream Lip Balm $3.49 is organic, hypoallergenic and smells delicious.

I am crazy about Korres Wild Rose Moisturizer $35. I love the way it feels on my face, better than anything else I have used.

 I can't even begin to say how important sunblock is for a fair skinned gal like me. I have worn it everyday of my life since I was 11 years old. I use Neutrogena Sensitive Skin Sunblock SPF 60 $11.88. I have very sensitive skin so this works great for me. It melts right in to my skin which I love, I hate greasy sunblocks on my face.

I get really dry skin so sometimes I mix Aquafor Healing Ointment $13.72 and Alba Kakui Nut Organic Body Oil $5.59 for the perfect body moisturizer. It gives your skin that sexy sheen perfect for a warm summer night and it smells like Hawaii!

I have tried my fair share of self tanners and for the price point, Loreal Sublime Bronze in Dark $9.49 works the best for me. The only thing I dislike about it is the sparkles it leaves on your skin after applying it. They wash right off after you shower, but that means for the 8 hours or so you need to leave it on, you look a little Vegas.

Korres Body Butter in Fig $21. The smell is intoxicating (I love anything fig) and feels luxurious on your skin.

I use Davines NouNou Shampoo 19.90 and Conditioner $19.17. It protects my color treated hair and make my hair soft without weighing it down. 

There is a reason why Loreal Elnett Satin Extra Stong Hold $13.99 is used by all the celebrity hair stylists, it works! I holds my waves perfectly and smells kind of like musk (one of my favorite scents).

Batiste Colored Dry Shampoo in Black $5.06 was introduced to me by my English roomie a few years back. It brings your hair back to life and because it's slightly colored it doesn't leave you hair with that white residue that some dry shampoos do. I don't have black hair, its brown, but the black is not that dark so I suggest it for all you brunettes.

 John Frieda Luxurious Volume Thickening Spray $5.24 is genius. I use this on my wet hair before I blow dry and it gives my fine hair lift and volume.