There is nothing more important during the summer months than to protect your skin from the sun’s UV rays! Unprotected skin can result in painful sunburn, signs of early aging, and, of course, the risk of developing more serious conditions such as skin cancer. Skincare has advanced since the days of slathering on the thick, gooey sunscreen, which means there are methods to protect against harmful UV rays without feeling greasy and sticky! As an added bonus, there are now ways to wear makeup in the summer without the ocean washing it off or your own sweat!
A tinted moisturizer is great for giving a light coverage while also moisturizing your skin. Most tinted moisturizers include spf in their formula leaving you flawless, moisturized, and protected! Nars’ Pure Radiant Tinted Moistuizer with SPF 30 is an incredible high-end tinted moisturizer worth trying! For a free sample visit your local Sephora store and ask an associate about trying out the product! For a more affordable option, Aveeno’s Radiant Tinted Moisturizer with SPF 30 will set you back about $13 and has been raved about by many pro-drugstore beauties! Try it for yourself: http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod2450061&skuId=2220328&cmpid=PS_Non!google!Product_Listing_Ads&cagpspn=pla&CAWELAID=564404556&catargetid=330000200000190441&cadevice=c&gclid=COvaosSQj8UCFYo9gQodzkIAng
BB and CC creams are also wonderful for a light to medium coverage without the feeling of being weighed down quite like foundation can sometimes ensue. BB and CC creams tend to be less moisturizing than tinted moisturizers, but do frequently include spf! Supergoop! Is a company that specializes in reliable sunscreen protection, which makes them a perfect candidate to trust with your CC cream needs! Supergoop!’s CC Cream Daily Correct Broad Spectrum SPF 35 Sunscreen comes at a costly price of $32, but you are guaranteed protection from UV rays and moisturized skin! As for BB creams, Garnier Skin’s Miracle Skin Perfector BB cream is affordable, SPF 20, and oil-free meaning its perfect for those with combination to oily skin! Check it out here: https://www.google.com/shopping/product/812703006138043474?q=drugstore+bb+cream&client=safari&rls=en&psj=1&biw=1363&bih=772&bav=on.2,or.r_cp.&bvm=bv.91427555,d.eXY&tch=1&ech=1&psi=UVE6Vcr5OYzBgwSBsYDgCA.1429896478817.3&prds=paur:ClkAsKraX6IypGjTHEbJ-lL-4pGfvBIoJvf1ZOlRD-lfReDFqULxXJjByT_RzobMaU7ksfsQNuodZdRigfQU15Yst0HPzFVA8wJ8k24RmIMqW2-Cq0VpxzadUBIZAFPVH72N-A1qJT47NjTj9ajX8GIGW_NJCw&ei=V1E6Ve3zCM7FgwSuyoH4DA&ved=0CNkCEKYrMAY
Confession time: we all get under-eye circles from time to time and we’ve come to know that concealer is our best friend in these situations! So, when you’re up late on summer nights and don’t get a lot of sleep, remember that waterproof concealer exists! Maybelline New York’s Cover Stick Waterproof Concealer is the perfect dark-circle coverage for the summer months and best of all it’s available at a variety of stores from Walmart and Target to Ulta!
There is a wide variety of high-end water-resistant bronzer available from brands like Tarte and Too Faced, but not everyone can afford or would like to spend $30 on a bronzer. Luckily, Rimmel London offers a natural minerals bronzer that is waterproof, has spf 15, lasts for 10 hours, and is only $10! You can find it here: http://www.thehut.com/rimmel-natural-bronzer-sunlight/11070927.html?utm_source=googleprod&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=gp_bodycare&affil=thggpsad&switchcurrency=USD&shippingcountry=US&gclid=CMXX6PGFj8UCFejm7AodAn4AhA&gclsrc=aw.ds
If you want a little more pop of color during the summer, but want to ensure your makeup doesn’t budge, invest in waterproof blush (yes these exist!)
Cargo has a line of ‘swimmable’ blushes and bronzers that are, well, swimmable! You can find them here: http://www.ulta.com/ulta/a/Cargo/_/N-1z13p0e?ciSelector=searchResults
Waterproof eye makeup, such as mascara and eyeliner, are perfect to invest in for everyday summer wear but also beach trips! Not only are they waterproof, which means your can take a dip in the pool or a swim in the ocean with smudges, but they also tend to be sweat proof allowing you to enjoy the outdoor summer sun with running makeup dripping down your face! There is a long list of both waterproof mascaras and eyeliners available in stores, but a few of my favorites are Stila’s All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner and Maybelline New York’s Great Lash Waterproof Mascara!
For a little more color, invest in NYX’s Proof it! Waterproof Eye Shadow Primer that guarantees to waterproof any eye shadow regardless of the weather! Find it here: http://www.nyxcosmetics.com/p-264-proof-it-waterproof-eye-shadow-primer.aspx
For your lips, invest in lip balm that contains spf to avoid the painful situation of burnt lips! There are tinted lip balms and even lipsticks that include spf in their formulas! Sonia Kashuk, a brand you can find at Target, has a Satin Luxe Lip Color with SPF 16 included for only $10! Maybelline New York’s Baby Lips Moisturizing Lip Balm is not only inexpensive and found at most drugstores, but has a whopping 20 SPF in it to protect your sensitive lips!
Makeup is a great way to enhance your inner beauty, so don’t let the summer heat or the pool water keep you from looking and feeling gorgeous!