I hope you all have had a lovely week. Today there won’t be a Weekly Reading Wrap Up since I didn’t really love the book I read this week. So instead because it has been summer for a few weeks now, I decided it’s time for me to talk about my summer beauty and skincare essentials. I really wanted to keep this as simple as possible so I am only mentioning products that I use on a regular day when I’m not doing things like filming a YouTube video.
Beauty
I don’t like to wear that much makeup when it is super hot out, so I really like to keep my make-up routine as simple as possible. My go-to foundation is the Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua Foundation. It’s so lightweight, it makes it seem like I am not wearing any foundation, and it feels really nice on my skin. On my lips I either go for a nude shade like the bareMinerals lipstick in XYZ or a bright lipstick like the YSL Rouge Volupte Shine in shade 46.
If I feel like I need a little concealer then I use the NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer. Again, I really like this because of how lightweight it feels. For mascara I am using the YSL Baby Doll Mascara. This mascara has quickly become one of my all time favorites for when I want my lashes to look really long.
For bronzer I am still using the Kat Von D Shade and Light palette for the three different contour shades. It’s pigmented and long lasting; I really enjoy using this palette.
Skincare
I really like to change my skincare routine every season, when I feel my skin needs a little change, or when I simply just want to try a new product.
Sunscreen is something that I wear year-round. I always make sure that either my foundation or moisturizer have SPF in them, if not then I apply an SPF. My favorite to use right now is the Clarins Suncare Care Cream. I love the scent, and it doesn’t leave a white residue on my skin, which I love.
For moisturizer I am still using the Kiehl’s Ultra facial Cream. It’s a product that works for me year- round. However, I am using a new eye cream and cleansing oil. On days when I don’t wear any makeup I have been enjoying the Midnight Recovery Botanical Cleansing Oil from Kiehl’s as well as a second cleanse to wash my face at night. To remove my makeup I have been using the Pixi and Caroline Hirons Double Cleanse (which I absolutely love).
I’ve also been using the Powerful- Strength Line – Reducing Eye Brightening Concentrate from Kiehl’s. I’m always looking for great brightening eye creams so if any of you have any recommendations let me know in the comments below.
