June Favorites

It's been a crazy start to summer with the weather, work changes, and all of the products I've been trying out-- It's been absolute chaos! There have been a ton of gifted products to come across my desk these past few weeks, as well as some store-bought favorites that I wanted to share.

Two items that are of utmost importance to me in the summer are sunscreen and self tanner. As a self proclaimed (and nicknamed) blanquita it's important for me to get my glow on safely. Last summer I posted about the importance of oxybenzone free sunscreen, and this year mineral sunscreens have gotten a lot of press and have been proven to be safer for the environment. I usually keep multiple sunscreens in my beach bag, one lotion and one spray. I like having a lotion on hand for initial application, and for multiple applications to my face. Having a spray on hand is great for touch ups, and applying sunscreen to your back on a solo beach day.

Love Sun Body

The sunscreen I have been testing out this summer is by Love Sun Body. It is a cruelty free, vegan, mineral based, oxybenzone free sunscreen. I love that these bottles come in multiple sizes, SPF 30 and 50, and scented and unscented versions. I have been using the lightly scented version which is Tiare and Vanilla, and it smells amazing. It's very fresh and light. I used this on my face and body, and was very impressed. It felt nice on the skin and did not break me out. The product does have a soft matte effect, I felt this worked great on my face, but my body seemed to stay a bit tackier which isn't a huge deal for me as long as I'm protected from the sun. 😎 Perhaps it just needed to be worked into the skin a bit more.

Double Shot Espresso Tan

As for self tanner I've recently been trying some varieties from the OG Fake Bake. I've been using the Double Shot Espresso formula for the past two weeks and so far I really like it! I'm still getting used to using gloves in place of a mitt, but I've found you use less product with this method. This formula, leaves a nice dark, even tan, and smells of coffee. The tan seems to last a bit longer than tanners I've tried in the past which is a huge plus for me.

Staying hydrated is a huge concern for me especially in the summer. I can be a bit picky with water, strange as it sounds, but Boxed Water tastes as water should-- pure and refreshing. The packaging is also more sustainable than other single use water bottles, and is made of seventy-four percent paper. New trees are planted in place of the ones used to create these cartons, and Boxed Water also works with 1% for the Planet to donate at least 1% of its proceeds to reforestation and water relief efforts.

I recently ordered a bunch of goodies from Sephora, one of them being IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream with SPF 50+. When BB and CC creams first came on the market I wasn't a huge fan, they didn't seem to do much for my skin so I was a little hesitant to try one again. I wish I had tried this year ago! It provides a nice amount of coverage, doesn't break me out, and is amazing for hot summer days when I still want a touch of makeup.

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