Must-Have Summer Beauty
'Tis the season to get smoothed, tanned and buffed. Memorial Day has come and gone, and the unofficial start of summer is in full effect.
Each year product companies are making it easier and easier for us to get summer ready. From super-smart self tanners to sunscreens that work overtime, these products are fun, easy to use, and worth every penny.
One of the most popular summer beauty products is self tanner. We love it, we hate it. It's notoriously a pain to apply, and then you have to cross your fingers and hope all that work doesn't leave you with telltale streaks.
Fear no more, as St Tropez has created a new in-shower formula that is totally changing the game. This self tanner is applied to wet skin, left on for 3 minutes, and then rinsed off. Color will develop over the next 8 hours, and more applications can be done to achieve a deeper color.
So how does it work? Wet skin is more porous than dry skin, so applying tanner to a wet surface allows the DHA to penetrate much faster. After only 3 min enough DHA has reacted with the amino acids in the skin to produce the tanning effects.
Users have reported zero streaks and are generally very satisfied with their results. Plus, who doesn't have three minutes to spare?!
My travel-size Evian Facial Spray goes everywhere with me. Living in California, the air is always dry, and it can wreak major havoc on your skin. This quick pick-me-up not only refreshes on a hot day, but works to give the skin a quick drink of essential moisture.
Dry skin can increase the appearance of wrinkles and make them worse in the long run, so keep your skin hydrated with this must-have summer beauty product.
Another great use for this product year-round is to use it as a makeup refresher. I especially love it for reapplying mascara. Spay a quick mist over the face and quickly swipe on your mascara. The water will create a fresh base so the lashes don't get clumpy.
I have freckled skin that is very prone to redness, so I've always had a thing for sunscreen. Having tried them all, I can say without a doubt that my hands-down favorite is MD Solar Science Mineral Cream sunscreens. The whole line is fantastic, and their mineral creams disappear into the skin within seconds. The texture left behind is like that of a bb cream, and I've never found anything better for protecting delicate areas that always turn red like my chest and neck.
This summer, say goodbye to hard to blend in mineral cream sunscreens, and say hello to your new best friend.
No summer beauty bag is complete without the company of dry shampoo. Next to sunscreen, this is one of the most important products to have on hand when the temperature starts to rise.
The best trick is to use dry shampoo before your hair gets greasy. Think of it as a barrier between your hair and the inevitable perspiration that comes along with having fun in the summer. Spray it on the roots if working with clean hair, and don't be afraid to spray it all over once the hair needs refreshing.
Further Reading
How to Get Easy Highlights for Summer
How to Protect Red Hair Color From Fading
10 Steps to Perfect Hair Color
Each year product companies are making it easier and easier for us to get summer ready. From super-smart self tanners to sunscreens that work overtime, these products are fun, easy to use, and worth every penny.
1. St Tropez In Shower Gradual Tanner
One of the most popular summer beauty products is self tanner. We love it, we hate it. It's notoriously a pain to apply, and then you have to cross your fingers and hope all that work doesn't leave you with telltale streaks.
Fear no more, as St Tropez has created a new in-shower formula that is totally changing the game. This self tanner is applied to wet skin, left on for 3 minutes, and then rinsed off. Color will develop over the next 8 hours, and more applications can be done to achieve a deeper color.
So how does it work? Wet skin is more porous than dry skin, so applying tanner to a wet surface allows the DHA to penetrate much faster. After only 3 min enough DHA has reacted with the amino acids in the skin to produce the tanning effects.
Users have reported zero streaks and are generally very satisfied with their results. Plus, who doesn't have three minutes to spare?!
2. Evian Facial Spray
My travel-size Evian Facial Spray goes everywhere with me. Living in California, the air is always dry, and it can wreak major havoc on your skin. This quick pick-me-up not only refreshes on a hot day, but works to give the skin a quick drink of essential moisture.
Dry skin can increase the appearance of wrinkles and make them worse in the long run, so keep your skin hydrated with this must-have summer beauty product.
Another great use for this product year-round is to use it as a makeup refresher. I especially love it for reapplying mascara. Spay a quick mist over the face and quickly swipe on your mascara. The water will create a fresh base so the lashes don't get clumpy.
3. MD Solar Sciences Mineral Cream SPF 50 Broad Spectrum UVA-UVB
I have freckled skin that is very prone to redness, so I've always had a thing for sunscreen. Having tried them all, I can say without a doubt that my hands-down favorite is MD Solar Science Mineral Cream sunscreens. The whole line is fantastic, and their mineral creams disappear into the skin within seconds. The texture left behind is like that of a bb cream, and I've never found anything better for protecting delicate areas that always turn red like my chest and neck.
This summer, say goodbye to hard to blend in mineral cream sunscreens, and say hello to your new best friend.
4. Dry Shampoo
No summer beauty bag is complete without the company of dry shampoo. Next to sunscreen, this is one of the most important products to have on hand when the temperature starts to rise.
The best trick is to use dry shampoo before your hair gets greasy. Think of it as a barrier between your hair and the inevitable perspiration that comes along with having fun in the summer. Spray it on the roots if working with clean hair, and don't be afraid to spray it all over once the hair needs refreshing.
Further Reading
How to Get Easy Highlights for Summer
How to Protect Red Hair Color From Fading
10 Steps to Perfect Hair Color
