It's that time of year again when the temperatures are high and days are long! I'm not complaining, I enjoy the sun rays on my skin and the good vibes that come with the season. July is when I start to feel that Summer is officially here in my hometown, so that's usually when I start my search for beauty products that can transition me from Spring pretty to Summer sexy ! Everyone's vision of sexy is different, of course, but my vision definitely includes iridescent soft skin, well manicured nails, long voluminous lashes and of course a killer smile! I thought why not share with all of you the products that make me feel amazing, sensual sexy, gorgeous ...(you get the picture) in the Summer!
This past year I started experimenting with tanning lotions because I wanted to deepen my already tanned skin. I have medium olive skin and I tan fairly easily but baking in the sun is a huge no-no, so I had to find another alternative to get my JLo'esque glow on! I really like the St.Tropez self tanning products as they are the only products that I've been satisfied with that offer a more natural and gradual looking tan. The Prep and Maintain moisturizer is the first step in preparing your skin for that sun kissed glow. The enhancing moisturizer also prolongs your tan and hydrates your skin.
This is St.Tropez most popular tanning mousse. It's to be used after the Prep and Maintain moisturizer. This mousse is very lightweight, streak free and simple to use. I'm a self tanning newbie and I didn't find it complicated at all. St.Tropez products do not have that tanning salon smell that other tanning lotions have.The tanning mousse promises to give a streak free and natural looking tan. You will not look orange with this mousse and if you use it properly
you'll experience a glowing tan for up to 10 days. It's best to apply it with the St.Tropez tan applicator mitt to ensure you get a well blended tan.
The good folks at Coppertone sent me this product to try out. The Clearly Sheer Face lotion is part of the new formulated line that also includes lotion and spray for the body. I know what your thinking, how is sunscreen sexy? Well first let me tell you what isn't sexy; sun spots and skin cancer! To protect yourself against the harmful sun rays, you need to apply a broad spectrum sunscreen with an SPF 30 or higher, such as the Coppertone Clearly Sheer Face. It absorbs quickly into the skin and feels very light. I like that the formula will not clog my pores or cause breakouts and it's specially formulated so it can be used on sensitive and acne prone skin. By taking a few minutes every morning to apply this sunscreen you're well on your way in keeping wrinkles and dry patchy skin at bay. I was pleasantly surprised at how wearable this particular sunscreen was under my makeup. I didn't experience any white cast on my face and when photographed wearing this sunscreen there wasn't any flashback in the photos! If you want to see for yourself, check me out here ! I found out that Coppertone actually created this specific formula with women in mind to wear alongside their favourite makeup !It dries quickly to a matte finish and is so sheer and light you can actually mix it in with your foundation. As well, if you want to take a dip in the pool Clearly Sheer face and body offer 80 minutes of water resistant protection.
In recognition of their outstanding product Coppertone Clearly Sheer Face won Allure Magazines Best of Beauty award in 2015! After wearing it for 3 weeks straight I can defiantly see why it's a winner.
During the Summer, I rarely wear foundation. Actually, I have been wearing foundation for the past 4 days but only because I'm reviewing a brand name foundation for the blog. If it wasn't for the review I would be wearing this tinted moisturizer!.It glides on effortlessly because it's a liquid formula but has a creamy texture and gives you a dewy finish. I love how it evens out my skin tone without "masking" my skin. The coverage is minimal with this tint and I LOVE this because I feel like my skin looks it's best in the Summer months and I actually want to show it off! I don't want to hide behind full coverage makeup. The Nars Pure Radiant tint will give you healthy looking skin but it will NOT cover imperfections. Another great tinted moisturizer that I LOVE to wear is this one.
Lashes Lashes, Lashes!
If you want to amp up the sultriness this Summer than invest in some lashes! Excessive Lash mascara gives you long, voluminous and and full lashes. The first time I used this mascara was at a recent night out with my husband and he actually commented that my eyes
looked "bigger"!. I didn't experience any smudging or clumping because of the heat that night but this is a Make Up For Ever mascara and these professionals know what their doing with pro-grade products! This is my go-to Summer mascara!
Maybelline has once again come out with a winner! The Master Hi-Light Blush is a must in your makeup kit this Summer. Why? Well first off it doubles as a highlighter and blush. Yay! Cost savings!
The soft milled powder feels creamy and applies like a dream. It's buildable, meaning you can apply several layers until you reach your desired intensity without it looking cakey. It comes in 6 different illuminating combos. I've used Nude and Mauve! Mauve is by far my favourite!.Like I mentioned it can be used as a blush and a highlighter. As a highlighter it will not make you glow like a disco ball! That isn't sexy to me ( my opinion only no need to be offended)! I apply the Nude shade above my cupids bow, at the high end of my cheekbones and temples. It gives me the right amount of highlight during the day and for night time I amp it up a bit with a few layers! As a blush, it offers a subtle fresh colour OR you can turn the heat up and layer it on! All the shades can be worn with any skin tone. This product is gorgeous in daylight with the sun glistening on your skin. Side Note: Went to my local drugstore yesterday to pick up Pink Rose ( for the 2nd time now )but it still sold out the day it restocked!
I received this stain in the shade "Energy Shot" as part of a gift that I won at an event. I wasn't too thrilled with the colour as it was a bit too pale for my olive skin, but I was intrigued with the formula and the union of a lipgloss + lip stain. I ended up ordering "Preserving Passion" and "Long Live the Night". I would categorise this product more of a stain rather than a lipgloss as the glossiness of a typical gloss (say that 5 times fast)wasn't there, however the staying power of the stain is worth picking this product up! Because I wanted a bit more sultriness to my lips, I overlined my lips a bit and added a coat of"Long Live The Night" and topped it off with a lipgloss. Wore it all night and received many compliments on it!
A polished manicure in the Summer is a must for me. Add a romantic hue to the nails,sandals, maxi dress,and a floppy brim fedora and you're on your way to channelling the effortlessly styled Kate Hudson! I love wearing essie "spaghetti strap" because it's a romantic pink peony colour that makes me feel girly and sweet! What nail colour do you reach for when you want to feel sultry and a bit wild? Of course, classic red! I truly believe any red lipstick and fiery red nail polish can ignite a woman's confidence, so no need to shy away from this powerful shade! Wear it with grit! I've been an essie lover since I first laid my eyes on their vast array of colours years back but lately I've been swooning over butter London nail lacquer. Come To Bed Red is one of their most suggestive names and is befitting of this gorgeous colour!
Let's talk about hair b.a.b.y! Let's talk about you and me....
I'm feeling really nostalgic while writing this post today. For all the millennial generation readers just ignore me! So I take great pride in removing every bit of hair , not on my head, off my body! I do it every 2.5 to 3 weeks. I like the feeling of having super smooth skin and I just feel so much better and cleaner.Ok, now I've shared a bit too much info but I told you I was going to share my secrets with you! I was sent the wax ready strips as a PR sample to try out and if I liked the product to write a post about my experience. What the good folks over at Nair don't know is that this is what I've been using for a while now and this product is my go-to hair removal product. Because of my middle eastern decent, my hair grows really fast, I mean super lightning fast! I find the ready strips super easy to use as there is no need to warm up the product before use. The strips don't dry out my skin at all and I don't' haven't experienced any pain or discomfort when removing the strips(even in the most delicate areas but this may differ for each individual).The typical results last about 3-4 weeks. My results last about 2 weeks(remember super lightning fast hair growth)!. For the price point of the product you're receiving 40 wax strips so you get a few sessions out of each box. If you compare Nair value vs salon value you're spending $8 for half leg and bikini compared to half leg an bikini for the $70 at the salon(in Ontario). If your interested in trying the wax ready-strips, Nair has offered a $2 coupon on their site. I'll link it for you here!
What products do you use to get Summer sexy? Let me know by leaving a comment below!
Maha
XOXO
DISCLOSURE: The Coppertone Clearly Sheer Face lotion and the NAIR Ready-Wax strips were sent to me as a PR sample. I was not paid to discuss them in this post.The other products discussed were bought with my own funds. I am not affiliated with any brands discussed in the post and my opinions are my own.
