Summer Essentials – What’s in my bag

We are almost at the end of summer and approaching Autumn. I wanted to close this season with my favorite summer beauties. There have been so many great beauty launches and favorite beauty products that I have discovered. They are products that I constantly grab during my busy summer season and carry in my purse.

Join me and keep scrolling as I share my Summer Beauty favorites!

Makeup for summer essentials

Makeup is my first beauty love. It’s all about that summer glow, fair complexion and light skin.

Summer Friday’s Lip Balm*

Summer Friday’s Vanilla Beige lip balm has become a new favorite lip balm. It has a light neutral purple shade with a wonderful fragrance. This has become one of the best lip products of the summer. I take this with me everywhere and can stop ranting about how much I love this product. I would like to use the coffee flavor for the fall season.

Vacation INC Chardonnay Lip Oil*

This was another obsession for me. I can’t get over the smell. It is so soothing and comforting. SPF 30 is a perfect sun protection. I am in love with the vanilla caramel scent. It adds a natural shine to my lips and moisturizes.

Get that bronze glow for your face with Vacation INC Bronzing Drops. That Sunkissed skin can be achieved with these handy drops. It has a light, serum-like texture, easy to layer to build the desired level of bronze. It has a lovely cocoa scent that is light and not overpowering.

There are so many ways to use these drops:

On its own for a natural glow
mixed with your favorite moisturizer for a dewy glow
mixed with your foundation to add some color to your light foundation

YSL All Hours Bronzer*

I picked a shade too dark when I first received this bronzer, but I picked a lighter shade and it looked amazing. I love the texture, the soft glossy finish and the way it looks natural. I add it where I want to achieve that natural touch of color. Bronzer has skincare benefits and lasts all day.

Where can I find YSL Bronzer?

Le Metier de Beaute Peau Vierge*

I love a light foundation in the summer. This foundation is so versatile. I wear so long for this foundation. I love the hydration, the conditioning benefits and the way it makes my skin glow and feel. I have raved about this foundation for so many years because I am impressed with the formula and the way I look in this foundation. It feels like my natural skin but smoother!

Concealer Cle de Peau Beaute

A product I have been using for years is the Cle de Peau Concealer. It hides tired eyes and naturally blends and hydrates my eyes. There’s no cakewalk with Cle de Peau Concealer. It works great for my textured skin and can be applied anywhere on the face to create a flawless canvas.

I’m always excited for a launch of rare beauty. Their powder gives my face a silky smooth finish. It sets everything without clumping or removing from my other makeup products. THE puff applicator it’s so cute and helps make an easy app. Looking for a smooth finish? Try Rare Beauty Powder to achieve the desired look!

Favorite summer blushes

There are so many blushes that I’ve tried and love that I had to create a section just for my favorite summer blushes. It’s definitely the Summer of blushes. So many beautiful blushes that I can create a longer post for each blush I discovered or re-discovered during the summer season.

Bright powder blush of rare beauty *- this is for those who love that bold bright glow. You can dab it if you like the pretty color but aren’t looking for that bold look. Those who love a bold blush look will love this one. It definitely matches the color effect of their liquid blush. You can layer them with the liquid to create your own look.
Hourglass Unreal Liquid Blush* – a new launch from Hourglass Cosmetics. The packaging is so luxurious! You shake the bottle and add a few drops to your hand and picking it up with a brush is my favorite way to apply Hourglass Blush. It’s a hydrating, buildable formula. It comes in six different shades that are sure to have a shade for every liquid blush lover.
Fenty Beauty Rihanna Cheeks Waterproof Powder Blush* – I haven’t tried the new Fenty blushes yet, but I absolutely had to include them in a Summer Blush line. These are gorgeous – especially the shimmers. Fenty never ceases to amaze me with amazing packaging and color payoff. I’m looking at the pink and purple shimmer shades: Dram Cla$$ and Wattabrat.
Lawless Pinch My Cheeks Soft-Blur Cream Blush *- Soft and matte to create flawless color. Does not fade or melt. Lawless Blush is a new favorite blush
Kosas Blush is Life Baked Blush without Talc – Kosas is the perfect summer makeup with their light foundations, concealers and shimmer products. Their new blushes have skincare-loving ingredients that have dimensional color to add a healthy glow.
Dior Rosy Glow Blush – I have been using it for more than a year. It provides a soft and elegant pink that brightens and doesn’t make my skin look more obvious. This shade is a light one which is perfect for those who want to achieve a light complexion.

Summer skin care products

Charlotte Tilbury Glow Toner* and Charlotte Tilbury Magic Hydrating Mist *- Use my code feliceFA0G1 to save your order

These two add a touch of hydration to my skin that feels light. My skin feels tight and dry after washing my face. I’m about to finish my third bottle. A small amount adds enough hydration to prepare my skin for the rest of my skincare routine. Charlotte Tilbury Hydrating Mist is a perfect preparation and touch-up for all-day skincare. Summer can be hot and my skin needs a touch of rejuvenation. This summer essential provides just enough hydration that I need without giving it a greasy feel. A tip is that you can put it in your skincare fridge for a cool touchup.

This viral social media sunscreen has become a new favorite. This sunscreen is so fun to apply and smells amazing. The texture is light and blends perfectly with a shiny finish. I can put it on my face and it feels soft. It has SPF 30 which is a perfect level of SPF. It’s easy to apply anywhere on the go and blend where you need it most. The smell is my new obsession – it brings me to heaven with the perfect blend of scents.

Where to buy Vacation INC Whipped Sunscreen?

You can buy Vacation INC Whipped Sunscreen at Ulta or Nordstrom

Medicube Skincare on Amazon*

This Viral skincare TikTok introduced me to Korean skincare. Medicube gave me a complete introduction to KBeauty – a perfect skin care brand that gives me glassy skin. They send me a wide range of their skincare. I am still trying some of their skin care products. I am excited about every discovery. I’m going to share my favorite Medicube skincare that I love – my perfect routine.

They gave me all this! I’m sharing my favorites and will continue to share the brand as I discover more!

Summer hair care products

Hair care is about soft waves, moisturized hair, scalp care and hair repair. My favorite products are conditioners, hair masks and as always a dry texture spray. My favorite Dry Texturizing spray is the ORIBE Dry Texturizing spray. Definitely worth the price and you won’t regret this investment in your hair! It creates an easy volume that I am in love with. In addition to moisturizing the strands, I need a good contact with a good dry shampoo. My go to Amika Dry Shampoo – it’s an award winning top selling dry shampoo. You can purchase any Amika product with my code LYFESTILEBEAUTY to save on Amika shopping at Amika website. A good scalp serum is essential for achieving healthy hair. It starts deep within the root of the scalp. I love the way with the new one Living Proof Scalp serum* I feel it in my hair. Provides mild relief after continuous use over time, helps build a healthy hair base by reducing hair loss, gray hair and promoting fuller hair. Use my code Felice10 to save.

Summer Essentials fragrances

I have shared a favorite summer scent in my previous post if you want to read a more extensive perfume review. I will share my current perfume coating technique. First, I start with a body spray and spray after applying a moisturizer. I spray it Nest Balinese coconut spray* generously. Then I follow with a scent as the middle scent. I’ve been in between Estee Lauder Bronzehey Goddess or Dedcool Sunlit Bloom for that. Finally, I finish with a soft scent and lightly spritz the soft scent to finish off the scent. I have used it Vacations by Vacation INC for that. These fragrance cocktails make the perfect summer scent for me.

Final Thoughts

There were so many beauty favorites that were timeless and new launches that I shared for my summer beauty favorites. Some of them I will definitely have with me in the next season – Autumn. Thank you for taking the time to read my recommendations.

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