Face & Body Sunscreens for the Season

Oh baby is it ever getting hot out! I love the heat, I love the sun, I am a summer child, through and through! But have you seen me?! I am not a fan of UV rays and sunburns, people. Don't get me wrong, I can get colour in the summer, but having fair skin means I am totally susceptible to burns, skin care issues, and all the woes. I am all about protecting my skin. We can't just make more of it, and damage is usually irreversible. To combat the rays and to protect against UV damage there are a few products I rely on in these months. Let's break it down:

Facial Care

NATURAL
When it comes to my face, I like to go natural. Laspa Naturals makes a great mineral moisturizer for sensitive skin with SPF 30. A little goes a seriously long way, so apply sparingly! I love it because it's 100% natural-- made only from plant-based ingredients, minerals, and essential oils. No chemicals at all! And it's hypoallergenic, and water/sweat resistant. I've done the run test in this one, and it withstands!

P.S. you can get LaSpa products at beautysense.ca and save 10% using code: GABPAC

ANTI-SHINE
Another game changer. The Vichy Ideal Soleil Dry Touch is extremely light which makes it perfect for the face. It even mattifies! So you do not look oily whatsoever. When an Olympian champion swimmer uses it on the reg, you know something is working. I love that it is SPF 60 and can be suitable for all skin types.

DOUBLE DUTY
Looking to up your daily moisturizer. Olay Luminous Whips is the perfect light and airy moisturizer that has SPF 25 to make sure you're covered.
Pro tip-- add a drop of Dermablend Flawless Creator Multi-Use Liquid Pigments to create a tinted cream! I love doing this when I'm short on time or don't want to wear heavy foundation.

Body

NATURAL
Laspa also makes another natural body sunscreen I have been loving. It's SPF 20 and moisturizes the body as well. It's mineral based so the zinc oxide works immediately to absorb into the skin (no waiting 20 minutes before sun exposure), and no chemicals!

ALL OVER
My on-the-go go-to? Pixi Sun Mist. I literally leave this in my purse. It's so compact and I mist myself all day with it. Especially when I'm driving with the windows down! Or before a walk on my lunch break. All you do is shake and spray. It's great for when you don't want to get your hands all covered in product. I spray on my face as well. The bamboo and chamomile extracts are so soothing and not irritating.


FAKE IT
I may be an advocate for UV protection but that doesn't mean I can't still indulge in a little bronzing! I have been relying on St. Tropez self-tanning Face Mist and Bronzing Water Moose to get the job done, and loving it! I can't be the only one who just feels fabulous when that have a little bronzer glow going on! I love how St.Tropez has the mist that makes it so easy to apply! Yes, I am still sure I go light on the elbows, knees, and ankles, just in case!

Am I missing any of your faves?! Let me know!



S H O P  T H E  P O S T :

Summer Highlighter: Save or Splurge

If you can believe it, highlighter is something I got into just this year! I'm so proud of myself for becoming less and less intimidated from trying out new make up and I have to say I have developed quite an obsession with beauty products! I've gotten to the point where I am scoping out Sephora regularly, asking my best friend (and beauty guru) what I need to be on the look for, and following along beauty various babes on Snapchat and Youtube. I even have been making trips to check out Ulta (a one-stop beauty shop) across the border just to pick up certain products that aren't available in Canada (like this amazing CC cream!).

SPLURGE

But back to the highlighters. When I first saw the limited edition Becca x Jaclyn Hill Champagne Collection Face Palette my chin dropped. It features "Champagne Pop" her famous white/pinky highlighter, and a new one called "Prosecco Pop", which actually looks like pure gold. The palette also includes one shimmery blush shade, "Rose Spritz", (anything that has the word rose in, I am all for), and two matte blushes, "Amaretto" (neutral), and "Pamplemousse" (pinky).  I can't tell you how perfect these shades are. They highlight the cheekbone so perfectly and the enriched pearls add a touch of shimmer to get that summer glow. I feel so luxe and radiant when I wear these shades and they last all day! You can customize your glow, add a touch of rose and even add a touch to your lips, eye shadow, or really anywhere for that shimmer effect. 

I usually prep my lips with this MOR Lip Macaron, in Peach Nectar, because it is so hydrating (contains vitamin E). Then I top off this look with Charlotte Tilbury's K.I.S.S.I.N.G. Lipstick in Bitch Perfect. 

Becca and Jaclyn Hill extended the limited edition collection and you can still get a bunch of the shades here. 

SAVE

Next up we have the Essence Pure Nude Highlighter. It's a prime example of why you can't judge a beauty product by it's price point or where it sits on the shelf. I hadn't heard much about Essence before trying this out and I was shocked at the results! It's my go-to for a quicky application because the results are flawless, subtle shimmer that blends so well. It's not overly concentrated and the colour is a delightful rose gold shade, which I am loving.  I brush this on my cheekbones, brow bone, in the inner corner of my eyes, and atop my cupid's bow (upper lip). It applies so naturally, and stays on all day, which was amazing to see! For the price point, I can't say enough good things about this highlighter, and it's great to leave in your bag when you need a quick fix. You'll want to head to your nearest Shoppers to give this a go.

I pair it with the Essence XXXL Nude Lipgloss in "Taste the Sweets", which also left me pleasantly surprised. As someone who hated lip glosses for the longest time, this non-sticky, ultra hydrating, light pinky-nude gloss boasts just the right amount of colour and shine to enhance the summer glow from the highlighter. Check it out too! Sometimes I dab a bit of powder on top, to mattify and press the gloss. 

Are you as into highlighters as I am as of late? Will you save or splurge on any of these?