It’s hard to believe that summer has finally made its descent. Three whole months of glorious sunshine and pool laying is finally here! All this summer fun requires some beauty products to keep you protected, smelling fresh and bronzed to perfection.
We hope you enjoy these ten beauty must haves!
Lucas Papaw Ointment
Being a big Vaseline devotee, I hesitated to try out Lucas Papaw Ointment. After about one week of using the ointment on dry skin, sunburns and as a lip balm, I stocked up on this red-tubed wonder. Made in Queensland, Australia from hand-selected, fermented Carica Papayas, this ointment can be used for just about any skin-related issue. You can pick up your tube of Papaw anywhere in the land down under or you can order online from Amazon.
La Roche Posay Effaclar Blur BB Cream
As soon as the warm weather hits I find the idea of applying a full face of makeup quite the daunting task. Heat and makeup are never a good match. The Effaclar Blur BB Cream from La Roche Posay gives excellent coverage while remaining matte for the entire day. It also helps to absorb any excess oil in the face which is perfect for summer. With its smooth texture, and effortless application. La Roche Posay Effaclar Blur BB Cream is a definite must for this summer. Pick yours up at select Shoppers Drugmart or Murale Stores.
Le Tan in a Can
Being tanned to golden perfection is a wonderful thought. Sitting in the harsh sun, all day with all kinds of health risks looming, not so much. I have always been a huge fan of sunless tanning products. The fact that you can give yourself an instant glow in 15 minutes in the comfort of your own home, is very appealing. Le Tan in a Can is another fantastic Australian brand that uses a moisturizing Vitamin D spray, that leaves your skin bronzed, streak-free and hydrated. Le Tan in a Can is available in three shades, and can be purchased on Amazon.
Marc Jacobs Beauty Enamoured Hi-Shine Lip Lacquer
The perfect addition to that summer glow is always a shiny pout. These laquers are available in eighteen shades and are most definitley paraben free. With its triple shine complex, the MJ’s Enamoured Hi-Shine Lip Laquer’s are bound to keep you glistening all day. Marc Jacobs Beauty products can be purchased at your local Sephora store.
Tarte Amazonian Clay BB Illuminating Moisturizer
There’s nothing worse than caking on layers of foundation during the summer months. All the heat and persperation can cause uneven skintones and streaky complexions. The Tarte Amazonian Clay BB Illuminating Moisturizer is a weightless tinted moisturizer that offers full coverage, and light-reflecting properties that gives a sheer glow to your skin. This is by far is one of the best products for summer, and can also be found at your local Sephora store.
Yves Saint Laurent Terre Saharienne Powder
If you’re looking for that defined cheek or all over glow, this is the bronzing powder for you! Yves Saint Laurent’s matte powder (available in three shades) aids in adding dimension and warmth to the face, leaving the skin looking absolutley flawless. The Terre Saharienne Powders are available at select Sephora stores and online at www.yslbeautyus.com
Aquarian Soul + Earth Oils – Rose Body Oil
Sun and dry weather can really have a negative effect on the skin. Sunburns aside, dryness can also occur. It’s important to keep our skin moisturized and sun-ready for the few hot months we’re given. This rose body oil is created from a blend of organic rose petals, almond oil, jojoba oil, sunflower oil, and vitamins A, D, and, E. It will keep you smelling fresh and your skin hydrated and smooth. Aquarian Soul + Earth products are available online at Urban Outfitters.
The Seeke – Breathe Botanical Facial Steam
Wearing makeup in hot weather can have some not-so-pretty effects on the skin. Breakouts and clogged pores can get out of hand in the summer due to increased perspiration. The Seeke’s Breath Botanical Facial Steam allows one to release impurities and refresh the pores on your face. Made from a blend of eucalyptus leaves, lemon peel, lemon balm, lavender and chrysanthemum buds, it is sure to brighten skin and clear any imperfections. The Seeke products are available online at Urban Outfitters.
Reef Dry Touch SPF 30+ Sunscreen
Nothing says summer like the coconut scent of sunsceen. It is a well known fact that when venturing out into the sun, we need to protect our skin. The fact of the matter is, that many of the sunscreens available to us are sticky and thick and not the easiest formulas to apply. Ergo, Reef Dry touch sunscreen. It has a smooth and light consistency that drys to a powder finish and actually prevents sand from sticking to the skin at the beach, remaining completely water-resistant for up to four hours. Reef dry touch sunscreen can be purchased at drugstores across Australia or on Amazon.
L’Occitane En Provence – Verbena Eau de Toilette
Fresh is best when it comes to the long summer months. The last thing you want is a strong perfume lingering in the humid air. L’Occitane En Provence’s Verbena Eau de Toilette is a lemony-fresh scent that sits light on the skin, offering just the right amount of fragrance for those sweaty days. This scent is part of a larger collection of Verbena products to carry through your whole routine, and is available at your local L’Occitane En Provence stores or online.