Becca Ever-Matte Poreless Primer

Great primer for summer months and those with oily skin. Your makeup literally won't move and your face won't shine. You could also wear it alone just to stay matte throughout the day or night (lasts for 8 hours). It kind of reminds me of the Smashbox anti-shine. If it is too oil-controlling, just dab it on your T-zone and your good to go ;). 

Purchase here Sephora

Dior Hydra Life BB Creme

Dior's Hydra Life BB Creme is simply amazing. It gives really good coverage especially for a bb cream and is super hydrating without making your face greasy. I also love the scent when you first apply it, smells like fresh cucumber. I think it's the perfect product for summer because it's lightweight, easy to apply, lasts throughout the day and has SPF 30. 

Kiehl's Rosa Artica Eye

Instantly saw results with this product. Gets rid of any darkness, puffiness and is super hydrating. It looks great under concealer too! It is comprised of shea butters, cocoa and rosa artica which is often called a "regeneration flower." On the skin it stimulates collagen and elastin production. The results are comparable to La Mer's eye balm & is nearly a quarter of the price.

Bronzed & Beautiful

From Left to Right: Clarins Self Tanning Instant Gel, Quicktan Spray & St. Tropez Self Tan Bronzing Mousse 

Clarins Gel is nice for an extra glow. It doesn't have a self-tan odor to it, non oily, doesn't get on your bedsheets/clothes, dries quickly and gives a nice bronzy color to your skin. There's a reason it constantly gets awarded!

Quicktan is like instant gratification tan. When you don't have the time to wait around for the color to develop and you just want to be super dark for a night out.

St. Tropez smells sooo yummy! More importantly I love the color it produces. Definitely recommend getting the glove so you can buff it into your skin better so you avoid looking like a zebra. After exfoliating apply the mousse (a little goes a long way) next day or 4 hours later wash off.


Purchase Clarins: Sephora
Purchase Quicktan: Salon Supply Store
Purchase St Tropez: Skin Dimensions Online

Food For Thought

Coconut Oil has so many uses beyond just cooking! It's a natural and affordable product that you can use to remove eye makeup, treat cuticles, deep condition your hair, moisturize your face & body... the list goes on. 

MAKE UP FOR EVER HD MICROFINISH POWDER

Makeup Forever's HD Powder is the best setting powder I have ever tried. I love how the new one has a net so the powder doesn't get everywhere. It also makes it easier to travel with or carry in your makeup bag. You can wear it alone or set your foundation with it for a flawless finish. 

Purchase: Sephora 

Clarisonic Mia 2

I just made the switch from the Olay Spinbrush to the Clarisonic Mia 2 about a week ago and I am so happy I did! The results really don't compare between the two. The Clarisonic Mia 2 comes with the brush, charger, two speeds and a case for the Clarisonic. It removes 6x more makeup, dirt and oil than washing with your hands. It also preps your skin to have serums and moisturizers better absorb.

Purchase: Nordstroms or Amazon (for less)