Summer Skincare & Makeup Superstars

 

Make-up disguised as skincare? Yes!  The line between luxury spa treatments and cosmetics is blurring.  Here are the latest finds trending this season.

This summer is all about perfect and protect, starting with sunscreen.  We can all benefit from Korean skincare staples that can double as light makeup.  Used as both sun protection and primer, these heavy hitters are light-refective and restorative without looking cakey or "made-up". What am I wearing in the above photo? This: Bobbi Brown Face Base Moisturizer + Primer, Erborian CC Cream in Clair and OGEE Sculpted Face Stick in Copper, Josie Maran Coconut Water Cheek Gelee, and Westmore 60 Second Lip Effects in Rouge. 

Here are some of my top dynamic dual performers this summer:

1.) TIZO Mineral Sun Defense Tinted Sunscreen, SPF 50

Daily Mineral Sunscreen with Titanium & Zinc Oxides, Antioxidants, and Vitamin C.  Visit Tizoskin.com

2.) Olay Hand Serum is both moisturizing and nourishing. Try this with cotton gloves overnight for a deep treatment.

3.) Pixi Glow Glycolic Acid Brightening Infusion Sheet Mask is a quick 15-minute boost of moisture and brightness.

4.) Eva Naturals Hyaluronic Acid + B5 Serum. Add this to your regimen after wetting your skin to increase moisture content.  Visit Evanaturals.com

5.) Miage Awakened Isotonic Eye Elixir is a waterless, brightening concentrate.  Add after your hyaluronic serum. Visit Miageskin.com

6.) Revive Retinol Drops by Loumi in a natural coconut-vanilla fragrance.  My favorite retinol as it is oil-based and non-drying. Add it as your last step overnight creams.  Visit Loumiskincare.com

7.) OGEE & Farmasi Natural Sculpted Face Sticks are all-natural, organic cosmetics that offer everything from blush to contour to highlighting.  These twist-up sticks are so easy to apply.  Just sweep them over your CC Cream or foundation and blend with a soft brush. Super quick and simple to use. Farmasi's Signature Eau de Parfum is an equally delightful blend of light fresh citrus. 

8.) Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base is my favorite under makeup or cc creams. It just makes for the perfect, moisturized canvas no matter what type of foundation you want to wear.  Available at department store makeup counters.

Franline Natural Multitasking Skincare

This Irish-originated collection offers 3 in 1 solutions to skincare concerns.  Geranium & Mandarin are the fresh, nuanced fragrances that form the basis of these products.  

The Tri-Spritz, hydrates, nourishes, and conditions especially when chilled first.

The Tri Balm, is a soothing oil-based blend of added lipids for cleansing, exfoliating, and moisturizing.

Their Tri-Body Treatment offers a butter-rich formula for the body to cleanse, polish, and condition.

Visit formulaeprescott.com

The New "It" Body Lotion, Retinol + Ferulic Acid

These new retinol and ferulic acid-based body lotions are being hailed as the new answer to sagging neck and body skin.  I would recommend applying a body lotion like Medix 5.5 at night to avoid sensitivity due to sun exposure.  If you already have summertime UV damage, the ferulic acid can help reverse that while promoting firmer skin.  Medix 5.5 and similar formulations can be found on Amazon for under $20.