10 Summer Must-Have Products
The arrival of summer means a lot of things for me: wedding season is on (hello 4am wake ups and 18 hour days!), I’m thinking about finally traveling again, and I need to stock up on some summer beauty essentials I just can’t live without.
When you’ve been an on-the-go professional makeup artist as long as I have, you learn what really works for not just yourself, but your clients as well in the summertime. Whether you’re headed to the beach, lounging by the pool, or having or attending a summer wedding or event, my summer beauty essentials are sure to help you look and feel your best!
Summer Beauty Must-Haves from a Professional Makeup Artist
Check out my top 10 summer beauty essentials below. Want personalized recommendations? Reach out to my team!
Tom Ford Parfum & Body Spray in Neroli Portofino
With crisp citrus, floral, and amber notes, Tom Ford’s Neroli Portofino scent instantly transports you to the Italian Riviera. This is my absolute fave summer scent ….I even spray some on my cooch and mane for extra freshness!
Get the Eau De Parfum or the Body Spray!
Trademark Dry Body Oil by Sway
As the summer heats up, clothing coverage goes down. If you want your skin to look sexy as hell AND you want to fight stretch marks, cellulite, dry skin, and uneven texture or tone, I love Sway’s Trademark Dry Body Oil.
You can also tailor your bottle to your skin’s needs and your favorite scent! The Rose Gold Shimmer Oil is to die for!
Get yours now, or try the 3-bottle kit!
Solemates Heel Protectors
These clear plastic heel protectors are a summer event GAME CHANGER! Instead of sinking in the dirt or grass as you walk through it, you can glide over it like the goddess you are by throwing some Solemates Heel Protectors in your bag. And they have you covered with different heel sizes!
Pick up a pair, or several, before your next event!
Oribe Masque for Beautiful Color
Just like the sun can fry your skin (more on SPF later), it can also mess with your hair and its color. Save yourself an expensive trip to the salon and use Oribe’s Masque for Beautiful Color this summer instead!
It provides UV protection, and nourishes distressed or damaged hair for the ultimate silky, sexy smoothness you love.
Treat yourself (and your hair) to a bottle!
Nipple Concealers/Cover-Ups
Bras are the worst. Especially in the summer when there’s sweat, rubbing, and just all around unpleasantness. Plus, they don’t look cute with
your adorable summer dresses and tops.
Ditch the bra and invest in some life-changing nipple concealers or cover-ups! There’s a ton of options—some are more like bandages (and come in all skin tones!) and some are made of silicone but both will keep your braless secret for you.
Triphala Digestive Support for Bowel Wellness
It’s no secret that travel and flights can really f*ck up your bowel flow. I don’t know about you, but when I’m on the go, I have no time for constipation. Instead, I turn to a Triphala supplement, a gluten-free digestive support capsule that supports a healthy, normal digestive process!
Try these organic Triphala supplements!
SPF SPF SPF
Where there is sun, there is damage. Everyone knows it, but unfortunately not everyone does anything about it.
It’s important to know that even when you use sunscreen, you can still get a great tan AND you’re protecting yourself from the most harmful UV-A (aging) and UV-B (burning) radiation to avoid skin cancer and major burns.
I love EltaMD for my face and Sun Bum spray for my body.
Hoola Bronzer by Benefit Cosmetics
Despite our best efforts, sometimes a tan can appear a little blotchy or uneven in tone. How can you even that out? With an amazing bronzer, of course!
I always reach for Benefit Cosmetics’ Hoola Bronzer for myself and for my clients! It’s a super versatile bronzer that comes in different tones and finishes for any and every body.
Cooling Facial Mist
Sweat: it’s not pretty, but everyone does it. No matter if you’re at the beach or pool and feeling a little overheated, or you’re melting on the streets and train platforms of NYC, a beauty mist can make all the difference.
You can try a simple mineral water mist by Evian, or you can kick it up a notch with some skin-loving ingredients in the Caudalie Beauty Elixir.
The Moon Rabbit Clitoral Vibrator
Fun for all year round, but especially on vacay: a toe-curling vibrator! You’ve probably heard about “sucking” vibrators and how intense they can be, but I’ll do you one better. The Moon Rabbit Clitoral Vibrator combines a sucking function with intense vibrating “rabbit ears” to give you a mind-blowing orgasm. Get that orgasmic glow!
No matter if have a partner or you’re holding it down for the single ladies, I can’t recommend this toy enough.
I could go on for days about my favorite beauty items, especially for summer. Plus, I’m always finding amazing new products to add to my routine.
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