I'm back! Exams are over and the blogging begins again. It feels so good to finally sit down and write a blog post after what feels like years!
Anyway, today I thought I'd share with you my summer essentials. Summer is approaching very quickly, although the weather still thinks we're in autumn.
SPF Moisturiser
Two important things in summer: keeping your skin hydrated and safe from the sun, so, a good moisturiser with an SPF is perfect. This one is from Simple and I've been using this in the summer months for 2 years now. Simple has and always will be one of my favourite skin care products, all of their products feel so good on the skin and I see such great results. This moisturiser has an SPF of 15 which keeps my face safe from the sun when out and about on hot days.
Lip Balm
For me, this is an essential for all year round however I think it's such an important essential, for me, in the summer months. My lips dry out very quickly when it's hot, so having a little lip balm in your bag is super handy. This one is from Vaseline and I love it because not only does it feel hydrating on the lips, but it's also tinted, so, if I've forgotten to put lipstick on or my lips just look very dull, putting this one does 2 great things! Best of both worlds.
For me, this is an essential for all year round however I think it's such an important essential, for me, in the summer months. My lips dry out very quickly when it's hot, so having a little lip balm in your bag is super handy. This one is from Vaseline and I love it because not only does it feel hydrating on the lips, but it's also tinted, so, if I've forgotten to put lipstick on or my lips just look very dull, putting this one does 2 great things! Best of both worlds.
Pinky Nude Lipstick
A pinky nude lipstick is perfect for summer. Personally, I don't like to wear a lot of 'bold' makeup in the summer months purely because I like going for the minimal look, especially days where it's really hot; I feel like it's just all going to melt off! So, a pinky nude lipstick is a perfect colour to add to a minimal makeup look. This is an old favourite - Maxfactors English Rose.
A pinky nude lipstick is perfect for summer. Personally, I don't like to wear a lot of 'bold' makeup in the summer months purely because I like going for the minimal look, especially days where it's really hot; I feel like it's just all going to melt off! So, a pinky nude lipstick is a perfect colour to add to a minimal makeup look. This is an old favourite - Maxfactors English Rose.
Floral Fragrance
I'm a big fan of floral fragrances, but summer is the perfect time to get them all out. After getting this Gucci Flora perfume last October, I've been longing for summer so I could wear it and not feel odd about wearing a summery fragrance in winter! This is quite a strong scent, so if you're not a fan of that then I wouldn't recommend it but I do really love this one and will definitely be needing to buy a new bottle at the end of summer.
I'm a big fan of floral fragrances, but summer is the perfect time to get them all out. After getting this Gucci Flora perfume last October, I've been longing for summer so I could wear it and not feel odd about wearing a summery fragrance in winter! This is quite a strong scent, so if you're not a fan of that then I wouldn't recommend it but I do really love this one and will definitely be needing to buy a new bottle at the end of summer.
Highlighter
I love a dewy make up look in summer, but I prefer the 'natural' glow instead of the sweaty look (ew!) and this highlighter from MAC is perfect at giving a very subtle, summery glow. I won't go into too much detail about this product as I've raved about it numerous times on my blog! But if you're looking for a new summer highlight, I'd highly recommend this one.
I love a dewy make up look in summer, but I prefer the 'natural' glow instead of the sweaty look (ew!) and this highlighter from MAC is perfect at giving a very subtle, summery glow. I won't go into too much detail about this product as I've raved about it numerous times on my blog! But if you're looking for a new summer highlight, I'd highly recommend this one.
Blusher
Along with a dewy look, I find that a very pretty pinky blush is perfect in the summer months. This one is from Benefit and although it is only a tester, I love it and will soon have to buy myself the big bottle (is that the right word?!). It adds a really pretty pop of colour onto the cheeks, without being too overpowering.
Along with a dewy look, I find that a very pretty pinky blush is perfect in the summer months. This one is from Benefit and although it is only a tester, I love it and will soon have to buy myself the big bottle (is that the right word?!). It adds a really pretty pop of colour onto the cheeks, without being too overpowering.
White Nail-polish
White nail polish is a must for me. Not only does it make your hands look that little bit more tanned, but it also just looks so classic and 'clean' (what an odd why to describe nail polish) but what I mean is whenever I wear white nail-polish I always feel more put together, I don't know why but I love it! I also like wearing very light pinks on my nails as well - nothing too bold for the summer months for me.
White nail polish is a must for me. Not only does it make your hands look that little bit more tanned, but it also just looks so classic and 'clean' (what an odd why to describe nail polish) but what I mean is whenever I wear white nail-polish I always feel more put together, I don't know why but I love it! I also like wearing very light pinks on my nails as well - nothing too bold for the summer months for me.
What are you summer essentials?
See you soon.
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