The sun is out! The weather is (in some places – slowly) getting warmer and it’s time to think about the essentials when it comes to beauty products. Here are some of my favorite summer beauty essentials. Click on the images to learn more about each product. I’d love to hear what you like to use as well!
SUNSCREEN: Now, this is important year round, not just when the sun is most visible. Here are two favorites for the body:
Now, for my face I use a totally different lotion because I have sensitive skin and I don’t want to clog my pores. Here is my fave:
I put this on over my facial moisturizer. It is super light and it protects my face, so I am happy!
For the boys I’ll use either the Supergoop or Blue Lizard. My pediatrician recommended this sunscreen when the boys were little and we’ve used it ever since.
A COOL HAT: There are so many different styles of hats to choose from, but my favorites are the panama and floppy hats. Here are 5 of my favorites:
Facial Spray: Perfect for those super hot days, Evian or Avene facial spray is heaven sent!
LIP BALM: I use lip balm year round and I am super picky when it comes to this too. It has to be moisturizing…like really moisturizing. SPF is a huge plus too. My top three faves are:
NAIL POLISH: If you plan on going out in flip flops or sandals, here are some summery colors to brighten up your toes!
Alanna @ Alanna and Co says
I need to get some chapstick with SPF in it for this summer! I always overlook that and regret it later.
Dana says
Me too! I keep one in my nightstand, one in each of my cars, one in my purse and one in my beach bag. Half of the time the chap stick is readily available but I am too busy applying sun protection to the boys that I forget myself!
Jasmine Maria says
I haven’t heard of “sunbum” looking into it. I love that nail polish color.
Dana says
Sun Bum is one of those brands that doesn’t have the garbage chemicals in it – I see it a lot at surf shops, but it is starting to pop up all over and of course you can find it online too!
ananda says
LOVE Blue Lizard! i always save the bottle for some cool diy in the future! =)
Dana says
I love how the bottle changes color depending on the temp! I can save my bottles for you if you’d like!
Cheyenne says
Oh, I love that hat! I needed that on my vacation!
Holly Housewife says
Love love love!! Sunscreen is my lifeline! I wear a sensitive formula on my face too. That hat adorable and essie is killin it for spring summer colours I think! 🙂
Farrah says
Yay for chapstick with SPF!
I also just stocked up on sunscreen because it was on super-sale! :]! I’m ready for ya, summer!!