Friday, June 14, 2013

MY SUMMER SURVIVAL MUST HAVES...





The summer time takes on a whole different energy and brings a whole lot of fun.
 With a busy summer schedule of traveling and running all around I like to keep a kit of essentials to keep my skin balanced, healthy and looking its best....
My perfect summer skin care is a mix of simple yet effective products and natural bright make up that can go from day to night with ease....

It is my pleasure to share with you...

SMASHBOX LIP GLOSS "HEAT WAVE" SET
These 4 mini glosses are the perfect shades of deep fuchsia, natural pink, trending orange and sun kissed copper. The texture is loving to the lips, glides on easy and is long lasting.  My summer make up look is always more natural with pops of color on my cheeks and lips...if you have been following me you know I think the best way to transition from day to night is a pop of color on the lip...I love this set not only for the colors but the are small enough to toss TWO in your purse so your options are endless!

TARTE  BLUSH IN NATURAL BEAUTY
For years I lusted after the perfect bright pink cheek, I tried many different shades until I found this one. 
It is a get up and go color, you can brush on the smallest amount with no other make up and have a natural pink glow to give just enough to feel fabulous. Add to a healthy sun kissed face and you will be amazed...a little bit goes a long way with this bright color. TIP..I prefer to make a "fish or kissing" face when I apply blush as oppose to smiling and applying to apples of my cheeks, the skin stretches a bit more and the blush lays on better and looks more natural.

WELEDA ROSE LIP BALM
 A summer survival must have, the most perfect texture that will never leave your lips to waxy or too glossy feeling. Its a perfect primer for your favorite gloss and necessity pool or beach side to keep the lips hydrated and protected.

PANGEA FACIAL MASK
After 13 years in this industry this mask is still my favorite at home treatment mask. 
I use it a few different ways to balance my summer skin...if I had had to much sun exposure on my face(yes it even happens to me)10-15 minutes of this mask is a great way to sooth and hydrate the traumatized skin. A must have post long or short flights to counter balance the effects plans have on the skin, its usually one of first things I do once I get settled. This mask is formulated with Seaweed, Matcha Green Tea and Goji Berry to replenish, rejuvenate, hydrate and fortify the skin.
It may be the last at home mask you EVER buy!

ESSIE NAIL POLISH "PENNY TALK"
A new color in Essie's summer collection its a great blend of gold and copper to add to your bronzed beauty look. As a career women I love this color because it can easily transfer into a professional look...work hard play hard!!!!


BADGER BALM SOOTHING AFTER SUN CARE BALM
I discovered this amazing healing balm about 5 summers ago and have stocked up every summer since. Formulated with nourishing oils, healing butters and botanical extracts, it is the perfect after sun balm for all over your body to sooth, hydrate and repair the skin. I like to apply it while my skin is still a bit wet from my shower and massage in vigorously to penetrate deep into the skin. It has a wonderful herbal smell and is TSA friendly at 2 ozs.

B KAMINS C RESVERATROL SERUM
One of my main focuses for my summer skin is protection. Vit C is a well know antioxidant that protects your skin and skin cells from free radical damage which can lead to premature aging, lines and wrinkles. This serum is a powerhouse combination of Vit C, Resveratrol extract from the skin of grapes, Acia and Goji Berry as well as Hyloronic Acid and Peptides to strengthen and fortify the skin.  Just 3-5 drops in the morning under my moisturizer gives my not only the benefits of the ingredients but  the Vit C also gives a instant amazing glow.

EMIENCE STONE CROP BODY LOTION
This is the most amazing smelling, perfectly textured and long lasting body lotion. One of my pet peeves is when body lotions doesn't absorb into the skin and just sits on the surface...ugh...especially in the summer time! Stone Crop is a cactus that has wonderful benefits for sensitive and hyper-pigmented skin, although this is not my particular skin type and may not be yours the Stone Crop works to give the skin a natural even tone.

With just a few adjustments to your summer regimen you can have perfect, natural, balanced and protected skin that does not take a lot of work.

ALLOW YOURSELF TO FEEL AMAZING AND MAGIAL!!!