If we’re talking sun-kissed skin, the first thing that comes to mind is that golden summer glow. Even though I do reach for a self-tanner during summer quite often, most of the time I like my summer glow to be a bit on the neutral side. A lot of those glow-inducing products tend to be way too warm and golden for my liking, even when combined with a fake tan. Unless I’m going somewhere where I know there’ll be a…
The following content includes referral links and or PR/Gifted products (*). Read my disclosure policy for more info. Staying out of the sun and still rocking a beautiful, healthy glow has never been easier. Long gone are the days when I’d soak my skin in baby oil and lie out in my grandparents’ backyard for hours, basically frying my skin. Thankfully I got over that stage pretty quickly, although it might have been because I ended up falling asleep and burning my…
The following content includes referral links. Read my disclosure policy for more info. I was going to go with “Summer Beauty Essentials” but truth be told, these bits are not a necessity. At least not for most. For me, on the other hand… Sun protection, of course, is a priority. Even though I don’t tend to spend a lot of time in the sun, I still reach for SPF 50, rain or shine. I rotate between a few that work nicely with my…
The following content includes referral links and/or gifted products (*). Read my disclosure policy for more info. So hot. Too hot. There’s another heat wave coming our way and today all I wanted to do was submerge my face in a bucket of ice water. A facial mist had to do. Those are usually used… just on the face, but I also love using them all over on those hot days. No surprise here, Mario Badescu’s Rose Water one is my favorite, but I also love the…
This summer is a first one I’m experiencing with acne-free skin- and I have to say that going makeup-free never felt this good. These ridiculously high temperatures mean that I actually stay away from makeup on most days, but some things (like mascara, or a bit of a bronzer) I just can’t say “no” to. Coola’s BB Cream in Light/Medium is an ideal product for those no-makeup days. It’s incredibly hydrating, has SPF30, very lightweight and gives minimal coverage- my…