Summer has always been my favorite season. The sunshine seems brighter, days more cheerful and people a tad more positive. I remember summer vacations spent all day under the sun playing and hanging out with my cousins and neighbors. Sometimes, if we’re lucky, my Lola would surprise us with a trip to Boracay. Back then terms like SPF, moisturizer and exfoliation were foreign to me. Fast-forward to decades later, I found myself working in the fashion industry and was introduced to the wonderful world of make-up and skincare. Now that I’m with Calyxta, these beauty tools are highlighted more than ever. I had to come up with a summer kit that’ll help me survive the scorching heat while still looking put-together.
I’ve realized through the years of hits and misses that come summertime, less is definitely more! The only baking you should be doing is under the sun (between 7am-10am and again at 3pm onwards), piling on the SPF of course! I love Tony Moly My Sunny clear sun spray for its easy to apply formula that dries fast without the oily feeling.
Set aside the cakey foundation, contouring palette and heavily pigmented formulas. I’ve come to rely on my Maybelline Super BB Cream for sheer coverage that lets my skin breathe. Since I’m on the pale side, I like to add some Pixi Beauty bronzer to the high points of my face for that summery glow.
I use a neutral matte shade for my eyes from Sonia Kashuk that stays on all day until cocktail hour–I kid you not! I add Maybelline Hypercurl Volume mascara to open up my peepers even while on the water.
I wear a bit of cheek stain from Tarte to liven up my cheeks and swipe on Girlactik Star Gloss in Babydoll for a little sparkle on my lips on nights out. For daytime, I like Pixi Shea butter lip balm for its sheer color and nourishing qualities.
I love it when my hair is wavy and salt-drenched. Unfortunately, I have stick-straight, sometimes limp hair that refuses to have body. Thank goodness for dry shampoo from Toni&Guy that gives me the va va voom volume I crave and leaves my hair smelling soooo good!
When I want to fake beachy waves, I reach for Toni&Guy’s Sea Salt Texturising spray, transporting me back to the beach even when I’m just at my desk daydreaming about the ocean.
Lastly before bedtime, to relieve my skin from a whole day of frolicking by the beach or pool, I put on Dewy Tree’s Premium Syn-Ake Black Mask to bring back the moisture and suppleness to my face that was lost under the sun.
What’s in your summer beauty arsenal? Tell us all about it here!
Enjoy the summer days worry-free while looking glamtastic all the way!
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