5 Summer Beauty Essentials

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The beauty of Summer lies in the simplest moments.  It’s those lingering morning snuggles that seem to get lost in the busyness of the school week…the shared frozen yogurt between siblings…the sounds of giggles and splashing at the pool. What I love most about the summer is the time and freedom we’re afforded to make the type of memories my children will hold near to their heart long after they’re too big to snuggle in my bed or too independent to share an ice cream with their sibling.

My summer beauty routine is as simple as the moments our family shares together, yet no less impactful. I have a handful of products I use to accent my natural beauty without trying to fabricate something that isn’t there. Since my days are filled with exploring and adventures both near and far, it doesn’t take a complicated, lengthy routine to make me feel beautiful. Most days, I can get by solely with these 5 Summer Beauty Essentials.

1. A gentle, effective cleanser: Admittedly, I’ve found myself falling asleep without removing my makeup. Skin needs to breathe to rejuvenate itself and stay youthful-looking, so I keep Olay’s Utra Moisture Beauty Bars on-hand to cleanse my face. The shea butter these bars are made with is wonderful for gently cleansing and moisturizing skin and they’re gentle enough to use on my face which means I don’t technically need a separate cleanser, saving me time and money!

2. An age-defying moisturizer: Despite the grace my parents’ genes have granted me, I’m starting to notice some fine lines and wrinkles, particularly around my eyes and on my forehead. Growing up, my mother instilled within me the importance of keeping my skin moisturized and this has become an essential part of my skin care routine. Olay’s Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream works to reduce the look of wrinkles from the first day of use by boosting hydration and overall skin brightness. I personally appreciate that this moisturizer not only hydrates my skin but works to penetrate the deeper layers of my skin to reduce my fine lines and wrinkles.

3. A lightweight, long-lasting pressed powder:  Confession: I can’t leave the house without at least dabbing some powder over my face. I could even forego lipstick and eye shadow as long as I have a smooth complexion. I’m loving CoverGirl’s CG Smoothers Pressed Powder which wears well and helps me achieve a matte, shine-free complexion. This particular pressed powder makeup is available in 5 different shades and provides enough coverage to forego liquid makeup.

4. A precise, eyeliner pencil: Eye liner is the key to changing the shape of your eyes or simply aspiring for a look that is soft and beautiful. If you have just 5 minutes for your beauty routine, you won’t want to skip on eyeliner. For a precise line every single time, try CoverGirl’s Perfect Point Plus Eyeliner Pencil. Self-sharpening, this pencil also features a specially designed tip to help you blend like a pro.

5. A hypoallergenic, volumizing mascara: One of the first things I notice about a person is their eyes, so I always want them to stand out. The combination of a precise eyeliner and a volumizing mascara can help you create a unique, dramatic look that emphasizes the window to your soul. If you are a contact lens-wearer like I am, try CoverGirl’s LashBlast Volume Mascara.  No more scrubbing until the point of irritation to remove this mascara since it is easily removed with soap and water.

While these are my top 5 Summer Beauty Essentials, I love playing with eye shadow colors and sporting a bold lip when I have a few more minutes for my beauty routine. I’d love to have you share your favorite Summer Beauty Essentials below, and for doing so, one of you will be win a gift card to pick up your favorites from Walmart!

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Caryn Bailey

Caryn is a NICU nurse by day, blogger by night and mom 24/7. She savors the warm Southern California sun and loves to travel, shopping, baking, reading and frequenting her local tea room. Caryn created the column Lavishly Green for Peekaboo Picks Magazine to share her best tips for going green in style, she is the Former editor for Family Review Network, former OC Family Magazine online contributor, former Orange County Moms Blog contributor, former Evenflo Savvy Parent contributor, former member of the Totsy Advisory Board and former freelance writer for CBS Los Angeles.

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