Happy Monday, y’all! The weekend went by in a flash (as usual) but I am excited that we’ve hit the summer season… and it certainly feels like it. Yesterday’s high was 99! Today I’m linking up with Biana & Meghan and talking about some of my current beauty favorites for summer.
Coral is a great color for the summertime and this Clinique long last lipstick in “runway coral” has been my go-to this season. I love how a little bit of lipstick instantly makes me feel more put together.
I have recently been using the precleanser at night. Yes, you read that right. It’s the cleanser before the cleanser. I thought it was weird, but my esthetician recommended it since I’m prone to blackheads. First of all, if smells ah-mazing… very spa-like. It’s very oily and you put it on your face dry, rub it in, then add a little water and it makes a slight white foam. I do think my face has felt cleaner since using it and I’ve had a few less blackheads- so it’s a winner in my book!
I got this as a sample from an online Nordstom order (aren’t those the best?) and am contemplating buying the mini spray bottle. This scent has been around for quite a while and it always makes me think of summer- the perfect mix of fruity and floral!
I first discovered this mask in a Birchbox and have been a fan ever since! It smells amazing, is super creamy, and doesn’t harden on your face. I also love that it comes with a brush for better application and you can get 2 uses out of one pod.
Anastasia Waterproof Topcoat
I used this when I was on vacation and it held up like a champ! I’m not usually one to wear mascara to the beach, but I wanted a little something on my lashes when we were out and about all day. This is a thin coat that you apply over your favorite mascara to make it waterproof… genius!
Alright, so I had been using a Philosophy powder for y e a r s and they recently changed the applicator and I read a bunch of bad reviews so… I was in search of a new powder. I wanted something with light coverage to go over my BB cream and I decided to go with the Bare Minerals BareSkin veil. I’ve only had it for a week but it has been great so far- it gives my skin a nice airbrushed look!
Essie Summer Mini 4-pack
Ok soooo to say I’m obsessed with these colors would be an understatement. Essie hit the nail on the head with these summer colors. You may have seen “Chillato” (the pale green) on my nails on my Instagram this weekend. I currently have the blue color on my toes and love love love all of the colors. I always go for the mini 4-packs because I tend to get burnt out on colors and love the variety!
What are your summer must-have beauty products??
I definitely need to get into more coral lip sticks for the summer – so pretty! Also loving every single essie color – they just constantly put out the best!! Happy Monday! xo, Biana –BlovedBoston
That coral lipstick is gorgeous! I need a pretty coral for summer, all I have is red, dark red and bright pink lol! And those Essie colors are amazing! I need that pale green!
<3, Pamela
Sequins & Sea Breezes
Oooooh I want to try that mud mask!
Essie colors are the best! I love the pack they came out with this summer – so many good ones to choose from!
I'm also super prone to blackhead, especially in summer and definitely need to try out that precleanse! Love seeing peoples different beauty picks! Have a great week love!
Ooh I need to try that Bare Minerals powder – I've been looking for something like that! And I love that coral color for summer. Hope you're staying cool!!
I love a coral lip color for summer! That four pack of essie is filled with so many great colors – I love the one you have one your nails now, I might just have to try that out soon.
Dolce's Light Blue is one of my all time fav fragrances, perfect for summer <3
Totally checking out that powder; what I'm using is about worthless now that summertime (a/k/a humidity from hell) is here! Love, love the polish colors and light blue is always a fave 🙂
Great beauty favorites! I am such a sucker for great mascara and I love these great Essie colors! XO
Anna
alilyloveaffair.com
I love those Essie colors. I need to get a few new colors for summer. My latest favorite summer purchase was the MAC candy yum yum lipstick! So bright and cheery!
Ugh I just want all the summer Essie shades
Great picks! I love that you broke all of them down. Thank you so much for all of that info in your comment on my blog, that was so helpful!
Sara Kate Styling
Those Essie colors are gorgeous!
Love that coral lip color! And loving the Essie polishes, as always!
xo Southern Style
I don't usually wear lipstick but I might try that coral shade, I like it. A must-have for me is face lotion that has sunscreen in it.
Precleanser is a brilliant idea. I suffer majorly from blackheads and will try anything to remove them or minimize them. I should really find an esthetician in Charlotte and stop slacking.
xoxo,
Meghan
Southern Belle Secrets