Thursday, June 19, 2014

Top 5 Summer Beauty Essentials

I'll come out and say it, summer is a rough time to try and look good. If you live pretty much anywhere in the United States with the exception of a few places it's a problem you deal with. Between the humidity, rain, and extreme heat getting anything to stay on can be a nightmare! I especially have a hard time in the summer because I always get such oily skin and on top of that my legs always seem to be extremely dry. I have compiled this little list of essentials that I use to combat these two problems and threw in a little extra something!

One: Clean and Clear Oil Absorbing Sheets $4.99


As I mentioned before I get really oily skin in the summer due to the heat and humidity. These little sheets are a lifesaver this time of year! They work so well and the best part is that you can use them after you put your makeup on and they won't mess it up.

Two: Neutrogena Oil-Free Cleansing Wipes $5.99


These are actually something that I use year round but continuing with the oily skin problem, these are a great buy. They really do get your skin clean and also double to remove makeup. I use them every night and when I skip a night I really notice a difference in how my skin feels the next morning. 

Three: Almay Truly Lasting Color Foundation $10.79


Foundation is the only kind of makeup that I use everyday and I have used this one for probably seven years now. I love that it has SPF and is also hypo-allergenic. It doesn't clog my pores or make me break out and it stays on even in water or extreme heat. It's very beach friendly which is great for me because I am a freak who wears makeup everywhere. I always get compliments when I wear this too, it covers up a multitude of sins! If you are looking for a lightweight foundation, this probably isn't for you though. 

Four: Victoria's Secret Body Butter $5 (On sale!)


Back to the dry legs problem, I swear by VS Body Butter. It makes your skin so soft and smooth. I have extremely dry legs and the fact that anything makes them smooth amazes me. The awesome scents they come in are an added bonus too. I found this Endless Sunset at the Semi-Annual sale for only $5!

Five: A bright, fun nail polish! $1.99 to $9.00


Pedicures are usually the very first thing on my list for summer. You don't want to be wearing cute sandals and not have cute toes too! I love any bright orangey-red nail polishes for this season. I typically get OPI Cajun Shrimp but for this post the picture is Sinful Colors Big Daddy. This shade is very similar to the one I usually use and I would say it is actually more of an orange than it appears in the picture! This Sinful Colors polish is only $1.99. 

I love these items because they work and also don't break the bank! I hope this list is helpful and maybe you've found some new products to try. What are you summer beauty problems and fixes? What would you add to the list? I would love to know!

(All pictures in the post are mine.)

20 comments:

  1. That's a great price for the body butter. I love a lot of these things and want to try some. Pinned this so I remember what I want to buy!

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    1. I was so excited to find it! I went the first day of the VS semi-annual sale and they had almost all of their lotions, body wash, etc. 5 for $25. I'm glad you found some things that you like! :)

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  2. Love Neutrogena and Almay products and the color is so pretty! Great list :)

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    1. So do I! They're almost the only brands I will use. I like that they both have good skin care ingredients. The orange/red color is one of my favorites! Thank you. :)

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  3. I love that nail polish color! Anyway I love ur posts! Keep em coming! I just made a new blog. Please please check it out. Constructive criticism? Hope u do! www.anythingteenreview.weebly.com
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    1. I love it and you can't beat anything for $1.99! Thank you, I'm glad you like reading them! I will be sure to check out your blog! Thanks for stopping by. :)

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  4. I love that nail color! My summer go-to is usually OPI's "My Chihuahua Bites". For $1.99, I may have a new favorite!

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    1. I know I was pretty loyal to OPI and I still usually get that if I go get a pedicure. Buying it myself it doesn't make much sense to pay for OPI when Sinful has similar colors for almost $7 less!

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  5. Ugh, you said it.. Humidity, I could use 5 products just to keep my hair from looking like Don King! I love the polish, I have started painting my nails this year (yes, I said started and I'm over 30) I might branch out into the toe area as well.

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    1. I am in the same boat! I could use everything and the minute I step outside it's curling up. One of the reasons I can't wait to get to Montana! Don't feel bad about just starting to paint them, I can only do my left hand. Haha.

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  6. Those Clean & Clear oil absorbing sheets are a life saver! I use them all the time in the summer. Awesome list, gonna have to try a few of these! :)

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    1. I know, I love them! And thank you. :) Let me know how you like them!

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  7. I really need to try those oil absorbing sheets, but I was wondering if they really worked. A fun bright nail polish is always a must for the summer for me too, I feel weird if I don't have my nails painted!

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    1. They really do and they don't mess with your makeup! I don't ever paint my fingernails but I always have a pedicure.

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  8. I've been using those Clean&Clear oil sheets since I was about 13! They are a staple.

    xo, TCG
    That College Girl's Guide

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    1. They are, and I love that they are affordable too!

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  9. I've been using those Neutrogena Face Wipes - they are the best!

    ♥Emma, of It's Emma Elise

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    1. I have been using them for years, I can't skip a night!

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  10. Sinful Colors is the way to go! I can not fathom paying $10 for a bottle of nail polish!

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    1. I agree, I used to only use OPI but I tried the Sinful Colors and I think they work just as well!

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