It's that time of year again, it's Summer! Summer is great because it's the season where your hair becomes lighter, your skin becomes tanner, your drinks become colder, nights become longer, and life in itself becomes better as a whole. However, I happen to reside in Southern California, where recently the temperature has skyrocketed to a whopping 122° degrees! So far, this summer has been absolutely scorching and can leave your makeup melting off or your hair going flat or frizzy in a matter of minutes, if not using the products necessary. Today I am going to be showing you my top ten beauty products for the Summer time! I Hope you enjoy this piece and have a great day! - Kylee
1. Facial Spray
1. Facial Spray
With the brutal heat we have going on this Summer, one item that is sure to keep your skin feeling refreshed, relaxed, and rejuvenized is a facial spray. One of the best facial sprays on the market right now is the Mario Badescu Facial Spray that has hints of aloe, herbs, and rosewater. You can purchase the item here: http://www.ulta.com/facial-spray-with-aloe-herb-rosewater?productId=xlsImpprod6200727
2. Bronzing Lotion
2. Bronzing Lotion
One look that every girl tries to achieve every Summer is a sun-kissed glow. Unfortunately, a lot of girls attempt to achieve this very look with the harmful practice of tanning. As quick, simple, and glamorous it may seem, tanning can have long-lasting detrimental affects on your skin, and can even cause skin cancer or melanoma. One safe alternative I would recommend to anyone is bronzing lotion. Bronzing lotion is incredible because it can still give you your desired tan, only without the harmful UV rays. If you're looking into investing in a bronzing lotion, I highly suggest the St. Tropez Bronzing Lotion, which you can purchase here: https://www.amazon.com/St-Tropez-Self-Bronzing-Lotion/dp/B003CFB3AG
3. Sunscreen, or literally anything with SPF
3. Sunscreen, or literally anything with SPF
As obvious as it may seem, you really do need sunscreen. Trust me, I learned the hard way. Before a couple of Summers ago, I really didn't think sunscreen was that necessary and I was also often too lazy to apply it. Now looking back, I really should of applied that damn sunscreen. One Summer day in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, it was especially hot, yet a young and naive Kylee still refused to put on sunscreen. Hours later, I was horrified looking into the mirror as I saw my skin peeling off my own face, while simutaneously applying tremendous coats of aloe vera. Sunscreen is crucial for not only your face, but your body as a whole because it shields you from the scorching sun's rays. If you're like me and you're incredibly idle and also hate the strong smell and slimey consistency of most sunscreens, check out the Coola Mineral Sport Sunscreen Stick with SPF 50, which you can purchase here: http://www.ulta.com/sportmineralsunscreen-stick-spf-50productId=xlsImpprod15721149
4. Sea Salt Spray
4. Sea Salt Spray
One of the biggest beauty trends this Summer are the ultimate beachy waves that are often spotted by A-listers such as Blake Lively, Chrissy Teigen, Gigi Hadid, and so many more. Because the spray includes a salt component such as epsom salt, it gives your hair a wet, beachy look to it, which anyone can pull off effortlessly. Not Your Mother's Beach Babe Texturizing Sea Salt Spray is a great sea salt spray, and especially for it's low cost, which you can purchase here: http://www.ulta.com/beach-babetexturizing-sea-salt-spray?productId=xlsImpprod3120617
5. Moisturizer
5. Moisturizer
For myself, I view moisturizer as an all year-round necessity. However, moisturizer is especially crucial this season in the sense that it can keep your skin feeling hydrated and healthy. One of the best moisturizers on the market right now is the Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion which you can purchase here: http://www.clinique.com/product/1687/26651/skin-care/moisturizers/dramatically-different-moisturizing-lotion
6. CC Cream
6. CC Cream
One essential on this list, that has been my everyday go-to is CC cream. Rather than foundation, CC cream is lightweight, but still gives you a fuller amount of coverage than BB cream. Because this Summer has been brutal, I highly recommend that you opt for CC cream rather than foundation, because of its high SPF and lightweight consistency. The best CC cream you can buy right now is the It Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream, which you can purchase here: http://www.ulta.com/your-skin-but-better cc-cream-with-spf-5productId=xlsImpprod5770257
7. Blotting Sheets
7. Blotting Sheets
So far, this summer has been blazing hot. I mean 122°, is that even humane? It's been so hot, that you could sweat so much and pass off the oil on your face as a highlight. Luckily, we have blotting sheets. Blotting sheets are great, especially for a girl on the go, because you can just whip 'em out, blot the oil, and your face is clean again! Some great blotting sheets are the Tarte Not So Slick Oil-Absorbing Blotting Papers, which you can purchase here: https://www.macys.com/shop/product/tarte-not-so-slick-oil-absorbing-blotting-papers?ID=1479971
8. Translucent Powder
8. Translucent Powder
In order to avoid an oily face in the first place, it is crucial that you set your face after foundation or CC cream and concealer with a translucent setting powder, like the Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder, which you can purchase here: http://www.lauramercier.com/set-with-powder/translucent-loose-setting-powder-prod12321001
9. Cream Highlighter
9. Cream Highlighter
Other than bronzing lotion, one staple that's sure to give you a pretty sun-kissed glow is a cream highlighter. Lately, I have been loving cream highlighters such as Benefit's Watt's Up and High Beam as well rather than powder highlighters. I prefer Watt's up because of it's glowy champagne-colored sheen. You can purchase Benefit's Watt's Up here: https://www.benefitcosmetics.com/us/en/product/watts-cream-highlighter
10. Setting Spray & Primer
10. Setting Spray & Primer
Because of the scorching sun right now, it is so hot that your makeup can easily glide off your face in only a matter of minutes. It is incredibly crucial that you prime and spray your face with a setting spray in order to set your makeup to make it last throughout the day. M.A.C's Prep + Prime Fix + is a great product because it gets both jobs and done and so much more. You can purchase M.A.C's Prep + Prime Fix + here: http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/mac-prep-prime-fix-finishing-mist/3800935