glossier

I recently came back from a nice relaxing vacation to South Carolina and spent some much needed time at the beach with my closest friends. I will admit I am usually an over packer kind of girl especially when it comes to makeup and skin care but I think I have finally got my beach day essential list down to a tee!
The first and most important thing you need to go put in your beach bag right now is SUNSCREEN! I was definitely that girl that didn’t want to use sunscreen because I wanted to get a “tan” but as I got older I learned how important wearing sunscreen was for your skin. My sunscreen of choice is the Glossier Invisible Shield this leaves no white cast and doesn’t leave the skin sticky- it’s very comfortable and doesn’t break me out!

The next item I always throw into my beach back is my Lancome silky highlighter. Al though I don’t like to wear foundation while I’m at the beach I LOVE a good highlight. I will dab this highlight on top of my cheek bones, my collar bones, and my shoulders before a night out at the beach. The highlighter gives a beautiful glow and because it is a cream it sinks right into the skin.

Now, of course, I throw in some fun stuff like a good book, some body spray and a water bottle (hydration is key!) I have been loving the book ” Almost Adulting” it’s a book written by a YouTube influencer and its an easy fun read for all my 20 somethings out there. My body spray of choice is the Bath and Body Works “ At The Beach“ and you guessed it, it smells just like the beach! I like to spritz a little before and after the beach for a little refresher. Lastly is some hydration, confession I am obsessed with my Swell Water Bottle. I was so against spending $30 on a water bottle but when I tell you this keeps the water cold, it keeps it COLD. I left for the beach at 8 am with ice cubes in my water bottle and at 5 pm they were still there, I’m sold!

What are some of your beach day must haves? I am always looking for the next best thing!

The past month I have been purchasing A LOT of new makeup. I had an urge this month to amp things up and get out of my comfort zone. Spring time is approaching and it was time to switch up my makeup routine!

The first new product that blew me away was the new G lossier Cloud Paints. I am usually intimidated by cream or liquid blushes but these cloud paints proved me wrong. You only need the tiniest amount and you can blend it out with your fingers or stippling brush and it gives the most beautiful flush of color and it dries down to a powder so no need to set it! I have the shade Dusk, it is a deep mauve shade that you can also add to your cheek bones for some added definition. As we speak the shade haze is in my shopping cart- I NEED THEM ALL.

Keeping on the train of cheeks the new Pixi + ASPYNOVARD collab came out with some BEAUTIFUL highlighters. I snagged the shade Santorini Sunset at my local target and for a drugstore highlighter, it is gorgeous. It blends out seamlessly no chunky glitters just a beautiful sheen on the top of your cheekbones. I advise you to run, don’t walk to your nearest target and snag it because they are going. This product will definitely be a staple for me this upcoming spring and summer.
Lastly, for eyes, I have left behind my coveted concealer and decided to try the new NARS soft matte complete concealer. I read awesome reviews on this product but I was nervous when I found out it was a pot concealer since those tend to be more drying and heavy, but I was proven wrong when I stopped in at Sephora and swatched it. This concealer gives awesome coverage while still leaving a natural finish to the skin. It has quickly become my go-to concealer for under the eyes and spot concealing. I am in the shade vanilla and I am in LOVE!
I also have been loving listening to podcast lately. Fast mascara is my newest beauty podcast obsession it is so entertaining + offers a lot of information. Women of The Hour is another great listen it is hosted by Lena Dunham and she interviews some pretty powerful women.