July is here and we’re in the middle of summer, finally *sigh*. With a lot more time spent outdoors, we’re looking for beauty hacks that’ll help us look and feel your best in the smallest amount of time. Your friends at Babe Box has put together a list of 7 must-have products that’ll help you get the most of your summer beauty routine.
essie Gel Couture
I love having a fresh manicure, but I'm a slacker when it comes to painting my nails. I love getting them done, don't get me wrong, but I'm totally disappointed when my nail polish chips. Luckily, essie has introduced a game changer with their new line of gel nail polishes that don't require a pesky LED light. I'm also really digging the brush, it's wide and easy to control.. With less maintenance required, you'll never see me bare-nailed again.
Simple Hydrating Cleansing Oil
Simple is always good, I like simple. This cleansing oil is made up of primarily grapeseed oil, which is one of the lightest, most skin-compatible oils. It leaves skin feeling silky and hydrated but never greasy. It also gives you a boost of antioxidant protection. Remove your makeup and clean your face in one simple cleanse (see what I did there?).
This Works Perfect Legs Skin Miracle
No one likes a tanning lotion that leaves you with streaky, orange skin. So when British beauty editor Kathy Phillips created This Works, she had one primary goal: to make products that work. this serum-like hydrator is packed with vitamins C and E to even out skin tone and it's the perfect sheer shade of shimmery bronze .
Pop by Stella McCartney
It was created with a young woman in mind but the smell just makes me feel happy. Crisp tuberose is balanced out with warm sandalwood for a fragrance that's fresh and floral but also interesting and cool. It sounds like a summer in a bottle, am I right?
Mara Hoffman for Sephora Collection
This is basically the prettiest makeup case I've ever seen. Mara Hoffman makes gorgeous dresses in some of the coolest prints out there. In a genius move, Sephora tapped the designer to create a limited edition collection exclusively for them. Okay, it's not really a summer beauty product must-have but it's only around for a limited time ... so what are you waiting for?
Glossier Haloscope
Do you really need another reason for more highlighters? This might be the highlight of all highlighters. It's sheer, dewy and never makes my face look like a shiny disco ball. It's also small and compact so I've found myself dabbing highlighter on my face through-out the day, just because it's so subtle and I can.
Elizabeth Arden Beautiful Bold Liquid Lipstick
Liquid lipsticks are great but they dry the life out of my lips. Introducing Elizabeth Arden Beautiful Bold Liquid Lipstick which is silky and balmy yet loaded with colour. Pink Lover is my favourite shade; it's a dusty mauve that looks good on everyone. Even after a few hours have passed, the lipstick leaves a pretty good stain on my lips.
What are you summer beauty must-have and hacks? Leave a comment - we'd love to know what's missing on our list!
