Beach/Pool Beauty Essentials

So the weather is hot and the best way to cool down is to head to the beach or the pool and take a refreshing dip in the water.  Unfortunately, water tends to ruin all the work you put into your makeup and hair earlier in the day.  You have to look good for the beach and the pool, of course!  Here are some tips for looking great on fun water-filled days!

·      Always wear sunscreen with at least SPF 30 (safety first!)- Look for ones that won’t come off with sweat, and reapply every two hours

·      If you have sensitive or acne-prone skin, use a different sunscreen on your face than your body, like Proactiv Solution DailyProtection Plus Sunscreen SPF 30 or Neutrogena Clear Face Sunscreen SPF30

·      Avoid wearing heavy makeup like foundation; instead, opt for just some concealer or BB cream (if necessary)

·      Use powder on your face to reduce shine and lock in any concealer you may have applied- I like the Peter Thomas Roth InstantMineral Powder SPF 45, or the version for oily skin, to just throw in your bag on summer days

·      Keep eye makeup simple to avoid having it running down your face; stick with a waterproof mascara, and maybe a small amount of waterproof eyeliner

·      To add a little bit of color to your face (especially if you don’t quite have that summer glow), use a cheek and lip stain, like the Benefit Cosmetics Benetint (Cha Cha Tint is a great summer color and Lollitint is a trendy orchid shade)

·      Keep your lips moisturized with a ChapStick withSPF 25 (this is especially important when using a drying lip stain)

·      Take some hair products in your beach/pool bag, like a scrunching gel or spray, a spray leave-in conditioner to moisturize ends that are dry from saltwater or sun, hair ties and bobby pins

·      Braids are great for getting hair out of your face and controlling a wild mane after a day in the water- A mini bottle of hairspray in your bag will be useful for taming flyaways and keeping your style in place

~Alyssa