It's summer time...wooooo!
And only eleven days till I leave for Disney, not sure how I feel at this moment about that.
Ah, breathe!
I wanted to do a post on all the questions people have been asking me lately about my beauty routine and smoothie habits in a summer style, so today it is all about beauty, smoothies, and my fav summer products!
Disclaimer: All of the opinions and products featured are by my choice, none of the companies featured sponsored this post. I'm also not claiming to be a beauty expert, this is just what works for me.
That being said, my beauty routine:
Those who look to him are radiant;
their faces are never covered with shame.
Psalm 34:5
Products: (From top left to bottom right) NYX Stay Matte not Flat face powder, Jergens Natural Glow for face, Garnier Anti-Dark Circle eye roller in light, Revlon Lash Potion waterproof mascara, Covergirl Exact Eyelights in blue, Maybelline Fit me concealer, Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser.
1. Wash your face every night!! I use Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser all over my face followed by a light scrub with a damp wash cloth. Then I apply Jergens Natural Glow moisturizer for face. These two products combined are the best combo I've found for my skin, and like everyone else I've tried nearly everything. So keep trying different things and you'll find what works!
2. Make-up. I re-wash my face in the morning and apply a smaller amount of the face lotion just to keep my skin from drying out. Then I lightly dust my skin with baby powder to prepare it for make-up, I don't like primers. I use Garnier Anti-dark eye roller under my eyes, cover blemishes with Maybelline Fit me Concealer and set everything with NYX stay matte not flat face powder. For mascara I'm currently using Covergirl's Exact Eyelights for blue eyes, but my favorite mascaras are Lash Perfection by Covergirl and Colossal Cat Eyes by Maybelline. I tried the Lash Potion by Revlon and don't love it, however if you're needing good waterproof mascara it withstands even laps in a chlorine filled pool with no goggles so I keep it for rainy or wet days.
Lastly i dust my cheeks with blush, yes even in the summer. I just love a good rosy cheek, even when summer usually calls for bronzer.
My go-to blush Is Dame by MAC, but for summer sometimes it's fun to pop a little coral splash in. I also love peaches and melba by MAC for summer looks. I choose MAC blush because I find the pigment best, it's worth the price if you're a blush lover!
3. Hydrate. Water, water, water! It is the ultimate beauty tool. Drink lots, it helps you loose weight, keeps your skin beautiful, helps your hair grow, keeps your body cool and feeling great, what other reasons do you need?! Make sure if you're in the sun to drink a little extra and if you're drinking alcohol or caffeine match double water to the size of your drink.
4. Sunscreen! I know everyone wants to jump start to that perfect tan, but add some sunscreen and some patience and when you're older your lack of wrinkles and skin cancer will be so worth it!
My Fav sunscreens are: Bath and Body Works, true blue spa sunscreen mist (smells like a tropical summer breeze) and Coola Sport SPF 30 spray sunscreen, it comes in Pina Colada or Citrus Mimosa so you win either way!
Favourite summer products:
I've been loving these products for summer! (From left to right)
1. Bath and Body Works Bronze Fizz, this stuff is super fun to apply! It really is like a fizzy foam and when you smooth it into your skin it has a beautiful bronze sparkle! Note, it's extremely sparkly so i use it for special events not everyday.
2. True Blue Spa SPF 30 Sunscreen, previously mentioned. Sunscreen gotta love it!
3. Hothed Violet whipped hair foam, for blondies this is a must! It's a moisturizing hair foam that combats summer discolouration (ew, yellow hair!) and leaves your hair so soft and smelling delicious! Make sure you don't use too much or else your hair dries a little goopy. Just a small palmful on each side.
4. Marc Jacobs Daisy Sunshine, anyone who knows me knows Marc Jacobs is my scent obsession, especially anything Daisy! This is his new summer version of Daisy and it smells amazing! Thanks mummy and daddy!! <3
5. Bath and Body Works Beach waves in Pure Paradise, I like to give my hair a break in the summer so all I really do is braid wet hair at night in one braid and spray some of this on in the morning, voila summer waves!
6. Bath and Body Works Pure Paradise body wash, coconut, starfruit and tropical flowers, enough said. Delicious!
I love these two water bottles, neither are plastic so no worries of toxins leaking in. The one on the left, as you can see is from Starbucks, it's made of tin and keeps drinks cool for quite awhile. The right is glass covered with a plastic protector and is made by life factory. You can order it from www.lifefactory.com.
Smoothie Recipes:
All of my smoothie recipes are altered versions of smoothies from the Young and Raw challenge. I alter as I go so I'm just posting the originals. However, I always add hemp hearts even when they're not asked for and sometimes I throw in Vega One Vanilla Protein powder or greek yogurt for an extra protein boost.
Pear me with Greens:
1 pear
1/2 frozen banana
1/2 cup cucumber
Handful of parsley
1 cup coconut water
Raspberry Kale Booster:
1 frozen banana
1/2 cup raspberries
1 handful kale
1 cup coconut water
Lemon Ginger:
1 frozen banana
1 cup cucumber
1/2 lemon peeled
ground ginger
1 cup coconut water
Warming Blueberry:
1 cup frozen blueberries
1 frozen banana
1 handful kale
ground ginger
coconut water
Lemon Lime Detox:
1 frozen banana
1 lime peeled
1/2 lemon juice only
2 oranges juice only
2 handfuls kale
Mango:
1 cup frozen mango
1 lime peeled
1 handful greens
1 tbsp hemp hearts
1 cup coconut water
Apple Basil:
2 apples cored
1/2 frozen banana
3-4 Basil leaves
1 lime juice only
1 handful greens
1 tbsp hemp hearts
1 cup coconut water
Berry:
1 cup frozen berries
ginger
1 handful parsley
1/2 lemon juice only
1 cup coconut water
Orange Spinach:
2 handfuls spinach
1 orange peeled
1 frozen banana
1 cup coconut water
(I had this one today, mmm)
Razzle:
1 cup pineapple or raspberries
1/2 avacado
ginger
2 handfuls greens
1 cup water or coconut water
Apple Blueberry:
2 handfuls greens
1 apple, cored
1 cup frozen blueberries
1 tsp cinnamon
1 cup almond milk
(this one reminds me of pie)
Strawberry margarita: **My Fav**
1 lime juice only
Frozen Strawberries (1 cup?)
4-6 basil leaves
1/2 avacado
1 tbsp hemp hearts
1 cup coconut water
(I like to add dried coconut sometimes)
Pineapple Vanilla:
1 cup frozen pineapple
1 frozen banana
1 scoop protein powder
2 handfuls greens
1 tbsp hemp hearts
1 cup water
Phew that was a long post! But hopefully it helped some of you or gave you some new ideas for products to try or smoothies to create! Have a healthy, happy, hydrated and adventurous summer!!!
