Your Natural Summer Glow-Up

Two types of brushes you'll need for your summer glow up: Dry Boar Bristle Body Brush (upper left hand corner), Soft Densely Packed Application Brushes.

 

Now is the time to get ready for those summer fun-days with these new, tested, natural glow products!  Not only are they good for your skin but they immediately impart a healthy look.  Sun protection is key so we've got you covered there too!  It's all in the technique which starts with dry brushing and ends with a soft brush application of bronzer/self-tanner:

The Dry Boar Bristle Body Brush is used to help with lymphatic drainage and increased circulation for arms, legs, hips and thighs.  Use it to brush your skin in long strokes towards the heart until you see a pink glow.  Do this before your bath or shower each day.

Soft Densely Packed Application Brushes are perfect for even application of self tanners and cream bronzer. Add your favorite product to the soft bristles and buff it into the skin for complete, even coverage.  My top two are: St. Tropez Gradual Tan Watermelon Infusion and Westmore Beauty Lasting Effects Body Coverage Perfector shown below.

 

 

Now that you've got your body on maximum glow, remember sun protection for your face, neck and hands especially. Here's a start to get them moisturized and glowing as well.

 

La Roche-Posey Anthelios Melt-In Milk Sunscreen is perfectly formulated for body and face.  No white caste, it offers a velvety finish with UVA/UVB protection plus antioxidants.  Excellent for sensitive skin like mine, it does "melt-in".

Grass Fed Beef Tallow Balm With Calendula, Rose & Honey is somewhat new on the scene as far as moisturizers go but worth a second look. Beef Tallow contains natural vitamins and lipids that easily absorb into the skin. It is a game changer!  A really good one is formulated by Stone & Spear, namely their Moisturizing Body Butter in Citrus Vanilla. It comes in a little tin which is perfect to pop inside your handbag.  Shown above is their natural products travel pouch containing deodorant, bar shampoo/conditioner, body soap, facial cleanser bar and toothpaste powder.

 

 

Top New Clean Makeup Products Trending This Summer:

 

If you haven't updated your makeup bag for a while, you might want to check out these new essentials which are great for your skin while offering super pigmentation and creamy coverage.  Left to right...

 

1. Jones Road "The Face Pencil" from Bobbi Brown's new "clean girl" line is very smooth but highly pigmented.  A little goes a long way and is perfect for filling in fine lines.

2. Tarte Shape Tape Blur is super pigmented so I apply it with a brush which feathers it out beautifully.  The blur factor is an extra bonus in filling in fine lines and wrinkles.

3. Fiera Luxury Concealer is very concentrated and thick. It claims to be crease-proof but really no concealer lives up to that without first applying eye-cream and setting it with powder and spray.  All the same, it contains treatment ingredients and is one of the better concealers for mature skin.

3. Thrive Causemetics Brilliant Eye Brightener Highlighting Sticks are very creamy and easy to apply.  Unlike dry powder shadows, it stays in place all day.  Comes in a variety of shades, both shimmers and mattes.

4. Wonderskin Longwear Eyeliner in Blueberry easily glides on your waterline and eyelid.  Very rich colors, it's very pigmented and available in a variety of colors.

5. Maracuja Juicy Melt Mask Lip Color in Cherry Crush is another treatment type lip color that softens and improves moisture.  Very pretty selection of colors with a hint of fruit flavor.   

6. OGEE Lip Oil in Azelea this moisturizing formula is setting the standard of skincare while doubling as makeup. Even as an oil, the color lasts for hours without retouching.

7. Stone & Spear Grass Fed Beef Tallow Lipsticks are setting the scene for lip care that helps improve their overall look.  Very soft and velvety finish, the colors are natural and beautiful.

 

Stone & Spear:  Here I'm wearing their lipstick in Red Rock. Below is their Natural Products Travel Kit.

 

Speaking of Travel Sets, you'll want to pack non-liquid products like these to get you through checking in and quickly boarding your flight.  Summer vacation, here I come!