Summer beauty shopping guide
By Carla Snuggs
We are more than half-way through the summer, but there is still time to upgrade your summer skincare routine as your skincare needs change and as we approach fall. Take advantage of some of my favorite and highly recommended summer beauty products that will take you through the end of summer into fall.
DIBS Beauty: The (Every)Body Brush!
This brush is for (every)body TYPE, (every)body PART, and (every)ONE. The custom curve of the brush was designed to seamlessly apply our Status Stick or any cream product effortlessly all over your face and body, and the pointed tip is perfect for targeting the DIBS Beauty Status Stick on the high points of your cheek and nose. This vegan and cruelty free brush ensures a streak free and smooth application making it the perfect (Every)Body Brush. Shop: Dibsbeauty.com
Mielle Rice Water & Aloe Braid Gel, Hydrating Shampoo and Deep Conditioner
Level up your protective style care by finding a fix for dryness! Mielle’s Rice Water & Aloe Braid Gel is ideal for braiding and smoothing edges. It is made with ingredients to add moisture and condition both hair and scalp. Apply directly to the scalp or may be used all over for desired style.
Mielle Rice Water Hydrating Shampoo : This shampoo not only smells amazing but will give your hair the boost it needs and deserves. Ingredients such as rice water and yuzu strengthen the hair but also add shine and help reduce split ends. Apply a generous amount of Mielle’s Rice Water Hydrating Shampoo onto hands and massage into wet hair and scalp until lathers. For best results shampoo twice. Follow up with our Rice Water Clay Masque and other great products made with rice water for hair.
Mielle Rice Water & Aloe Deep Conditioner : This deep conditioner helps heal, hydrate and encourage your best bounce back pre or post protective styles.It gives your dry or damaged hair a boost of rice water, yuzu and aloe vera. These ingredients help reduce split ends, frizz and breakage. Hydrate and protect your hair by adding nourishment to each strand. Hair is left feeling shiny and silky. Apply to wet hair after shampooing or after usage of the Rice Water Clay Masque, leave on for 15-20 minutes and rinse thoroughly.
Godefroy Beauty Instant Eyebrow Tint Kit
This plant-based eyebrow tint delivers color, definition, and shine in less than 3 minutes and lasts for up to 4 weeks! Thanks to our unique, no-mix formula, you can get salon professional brows at home, without the hassle. Instant Eyebrow Tint Kit + includes over 6 applications, which will leave you with up to 6 months of flawless looking brows! Shop: Godefroybeauty.com
Julep Cushion Complexion Concealer + Corrector + Foundation with Turmeric
Julep’s Cushion Complexion Concealer + Corrector + Foundation with Turmeric is a multitasking, easy-to-use concealer, corrector, and foundation in one. With medium buildable coverage, this convenient skin perfector is infused with exceptionally high quality ingredients, including turmeric extract, which brightens and soothes, camelia oil, which moisturizes and nourishes, and hyaluronic acid, which intensely hydrates skin. Shop: Julep.com
AVYA Advanced Ayurvedic Skincare
Honey + Amber Deep Cleansing Exfoliating Scrub: Unveil a rejuvenated complexion with our new Honey + Amber Deep Cleansing Exfoliating Scrub, a skincare essential for a radiant complexion. Harnessing the power of nature, this unique formula combines the anti-bacterial and moisturizing antioxidants of Honey with the gentle exfoliation properties of Amber. Additionally, Bamboo has been included to polish skin texture, promoting a beautifully even-toned complexion.
Teeth Aligners
Summer is the time when you want to look your very best, and this also includes your teeth. Consider getting yourself clear aligners for teeth so you can give everyone your very best smile. Don’t forget that these sorts of procedures should always be done with a professional’s help and guidance so as not to cause any harm to your teeth.
Thrive Care Awaken Deep Clean Kit
The perfect set of products for your healthy, natural skincare. Includes full-size Thrive Energy Scrub (100 ml), Face Wash (100 ml), and Face Balm (60 ml), packed in an attractive box with Mission Card, perfect for gifting. This complete set of premium skincare products sets you up for total skin health, everyday. Shop: ThriveCare.co
Take My Face Off Makeup Mitty®
For removing all over face makeup, the Makeup Mitty® is gentle, effective, and reusable. Made of high-performing Korean plush with ultra-fine, silky fibers that do a better job of reaching every millimeter of skin and reduce waste by staying soft after thousands of uses. As a result, they remove makeup, dirt, and grime more thoroughly than other products without irritation, redness, tugging, or abrading of your delicate skin. The pointed Mitty Detailer™ tip is perfect for small areas like the eyes and lash line (it’s even safe to use on lash extensions!), and it comes in a variety of fun colors. Shop: TakeMyFaceOff.com
Patchology Breakout Box
Blemishes have a nasty habit of popping up at the most inconvenient times. We don’t have days to sit around and wait for them to fade, so we created this gentle yet effective trio of acne patches and pore strips. Anti-inflammatory and bacteria-banishing ingredients (like salicylic acid, tea tree oil, and witch hazel, to name a few) start healing spots and unclogging pores in a matter of hours. Don't settle for just any pimple patch. Get the acne spot treatment meant to address the most common blemish concerns. Shop: $20 at Patchology
grace & stella
This summer, grace & stella encourages you to Rose All Day – rather than Rosé All Day – to create feel-good moments!
grace & stella products are:
truly clean!
100% Vegan
cruelty-free - Leaping Bunny certified
no dyes are used in any products - the pretty pink hue comes from the rose extract
paraben-free
Sweeten your summer skincare routine and keep your skin fresh, happy, and ready to glow all season long with some of grace & stella’s best-selling rose products, including:
Eye Mask — Everything is better in pink. Say it all with your eyes this Summer! Feel confident and look your best, refreshed, awake, youthful, and brightened by adding Amazon’s #1 eye patch to your daily routine. (SRP: $30)
Rose Spray — Spray all day. Stop & smell the roses! Smell good and show off dewy beautiful skin. Reduce the oily spots, redness, and let your flawless natural glow shine with toner spray. Feel confident & feel refreshed with a nice scent and effective splash of rose water toner.
Rose Roller — This rose ain’t thorny. Roll away imperfections. Imperfections? Don't know 'em! This rose quartz jade face roller can be used to relieve headaches (can’t use that excuse tonight anyways!) and jaw clenching pain, increase blood circulation, stimulate collagen production, reduce puffiness, & eliminate toxins.
INITIO Parfums Privés
Presenting Sound Therapy, an immersive experience curated by INITIO to recalibrate and revitalize the body. Immerse yourself in INITIO's inaugural immersive audio encounter at 432 Hz, complementing their renowned Hedonist line. Indulge in the rhythmic waves for the ultimate beauty experience.
The Sound Therapy offers a truly immersive and multisensory experience, engaging both the sense of smell and hearing. By incorporating carefully composed soundscapes into the fragrance formulation, Initio Parfums Privés has elevated the art of perfumery to a new level. Wellness and Self-care Focus: Sound Therapy aligns with the growing trend of wellness and self-care, providing individuals with a unique tool to enhance their well-being.
The Sound Therapy not only aims to provide a unique sensory experience but also to enhance well-being and evoke specific emotions. The carefully crafted soundscapes are designed to complement the fragrance's notes, creating a harmonious and immersive journey that uplifts the mood and engages the mind.
Paragon: the flagship fragrance from Initio Parfum Privés' Hedonist Collection. Unleashing the essence of Palo Santo and White Sage, this transcendent blend delves beyond the surface, reaching the depths of your soul.
With notes of Bergamot, White Sage, Lavender Plum, Palo Santo, Black Pepper, Sandalwood, and Agarwood; Paragon elevates your senses, transporting you to a place where your soul finds nourishment and your senses are awakened. This mystical blend holds the secret wisdom of ancient Inca shaman ceremonies, infusing its wearer with protective and purifying energies.
Bearback Back & Body Shaver!
Say goodbye to the hassle of shaving your back or relying on others to get the job done with the Bearback Back & Body Shaver! Designed with convenience and efficiency in mind, the Back & Body Shaver is here to revolutionize your grooming routine and make shaving a breeze! The foldable handle allows you to effortlessly shave those hard-to-reach spots while the triple-blade Swedish-made stainless steel blades provide a superior shaving experience. Use it dry or in the shower for a smooth and clean shave every time! Shaver (including 4 cartridges): Shop: Getbearback.com
What are you summer must-haves? Leave your suggestion in the comments below.