Stay Hydrated and Happy this Summer!

Summer is FINALLY here – time to head to the beach and start soaking up the sun. But don’t let all of that time outside dry out you skin, hair and body. Smashbox, Sun Bum, Sophia Gushee and Wink Brow Bar have all you need to stay perfectly hydrated and happy this summer! {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

Vichy's Biggest Launch of 2017

The breakthrough formula of Vichy's new Mineral 89 is comprised of 89% Vichy Thermal Water, proprietary to Vichy and naturally rich in 15 minerals. Derived from volcanic territory in Vichy, France, this water is integrated in EVERY Vichy product, but until Mineral 89, the highest concentration of the Thermal Water in any Vichy product has been 10% (aside, of course, from their hero product Thermal Spray :). {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

Get in to a Summer State of Mind With Kneipp

Summer is right around the corner! Introducing the ultimate summertime experience for the senses from Kneipp. Three brand new body washes and one enriching hand cream. Infused with summer-perfect scents designed to refresh and nourish your skin, body and soul, providing you with everyday moments of warm-weather wellness. {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

With Skincare Solutions From Biore - The Choice is Yours!

Bioré Charcoal Pore Minimizer ($8.99)

Everyone likes to have choices: Chocolate or vanilla, hot or iced coffee, sleeping in or waking up early – and your skincare is no different. Luckily, Bioré’s pore cleansing, acne fighting products come in liquid, bar, scrub, and strip forms to keep your skin clean and healthy – no matter what your style is! And the best part - they can be combined to tailor to your specific needs, or on their own once you find a favorite! Biore has powerful products (no matter what form) –  so you're sure to find a solution for your specific skin type and issues! {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

CATRICE Cosmetics Faves

Catrice is swiftly becoming one of my favorite makeup brands - they offer such a wide variety of products, superb quality, and at an affordable price! Here are a few of my current faves from the brand that will take me from the spring all through the summer! {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

Summer-Proof Your Hair Color

Price: $28.00 5 fl oz/ 150 ml; Available at blandiproducts.com

We know the damage that occurs in summer to color-treated hair. From the pool’s chlorine to the sun's UV rays, strands change color, break and become difficult to manage. Extend your color’s life way beyond the salon and battle the summer hair woes with Oscar Blandi Hair Care.

Summer Weekend Essentials from Bioré – Your skincare routine, perfectly portable!

As the weather starts to warm up – those long, relaxing summer weekends are closer than we think! Luckily, bringing your favorite skincare routine with you doesn’t need to be a chore. This Memorial Day (and all the glorious extended weekends to come) can be made simple with Biore’s perfect travel-friendly essentials to make packing a breeze. These must-haves fit perfectly in your toiletry bag and make cleansing and refreshing your skin quick and fun, so you have more time to relax and soak up the sun! {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

Post-Summer Skin Saviors for You!

Face it, after months of sun exposure, dry air conditioning and dipping into chlorine filled pools, we are left looking less like golden goddesses and a bit more like California raisins. In the summer, sun burns, heat rashes, dry patches, and bumpy red mosquito bites invade our previously pristine complexions, but when the warm weather begins to fade, we do need some help to fade our skin troubles away. Earth Therapeutics, AQUATION and Osmotics Cosmeceuticals bring you post-summer skin saviors to help make the transition into fall, bearable, and beautiful. {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

The Perfect Summer Beauty Routine!

Searching for the right products to create the perfect summer beauty routine? Look no further! These products from Philip B, Molton Brown, Avon Skincare, and Rimmel London are just what you need to establish a beauty routine you’ll use for years! {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

Go For Gold With First Place Worthy Products From Molton Brown, Philip B, and Lauren B. Beauty!

With opening ceremonies happening today do you have that Olympic fever running through your veins? Did a sense of pride wash over you when Michael Phelps won his 28th Olympic medal? Were you wiping away tears when Simone Biles and Aly Raisman won silver and gold in Women’s Gymnastics? If so, then exude the winner you truly are with these champion products from Molton Brown, Philip B, and Lauren B. Beauty! {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

Beach Bag Essentials Under $15 from No7

No7 Hydrating Mineral Water Spray

This beach season, it’s all about looking good and feeling good while enjoying the summer sun. When preparing for a day at the beach, make sure not to forget these essentials from No7, to create the perfect day. These affordable (all under $15), easy-to-use skincare and makeup products can be applied before the beach or tossed in your bag to help transform your look from sandy to shimmering after a long day of relaxation. A day on the beach no longer has to mean a day of sweating in pools of makeup (or sweat). These products will leave you feeling refreshed, without the hassle of a long routine—not to mention they’re easy to stash right in your beach bag. {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

Coconut Infused Summer Hair Essentials from Cricket Co!

Step up your summer hair routine with Cricket hair tools! Whether you’re a beach bum or prefer to relax by the pool, the Ultra Smooth™ Coconut Detangling Brush ($12.95, Ulta) is infused with Coconut Oil and Keratin Protein as well as designed to use on wet or dry hair to smooth and detangle your salt water drenched ends or unknot windblown hair. {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

Summer Body Essentials from Dial!

It’s summer and you know what that means… beautiful beaches, sun-kissed skin and refreshing dips in the pool. Take care of your skin after a long day in the sun with a refreshing shower. Dial Soothing Care Body Wash is perfect for getting that healthy, balanced-looking skin while keeping that glowing tan. The Dial Silk & Magnolia Body Wash helps keep that silky smooth texture but at the same time retaining and hydrating all day long. The Dial Advanced Bar Soap with BRAND new technology—infused with lather pockets to provide a new level of clean. This will leave your skin feeling healthy and soft with Aloe and Vitamin E to protect your skin from the summer sun. {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

Summer Hair Stress, Solved!

Beat those summer hair woes with the help of Butterfly Studio Salon Experts, Kattia Solano and Jennifer Penny! {Products provided for review/feature consideration}

Discover Some New Summer Favorites!

As you enjoy your summer, make sure you aren’t missing out on these beauty must-haves. They will leave you feeling cool, refreshed, and gorgeous - even in the thickest humidity. These products are fundamental summer essentials that will be sure to keep you moisturized, cleansed and pretty after a long day out in the sun! {Products provided for review/feature consideration}

Care For Your Jambes with Le Couvent des Minimes Hiker's Leg Healer!

Le Couvent des Minimes Hiker's Leg Healer

I've been trying my best to stay up and active this summer {and it's paid off - I've lost 20 pounds!}, but that means a lot of time in the heat and sore legs and muscles. Boy how I wish I had known about this little French gem a few months ago!

Meet the City Samba Collection from NYC New York Color!

With summer in full swing, NYC New York Color is bringing the sexy, sultry beach look of Brazil right to you with their limited edition City Samba Collection—these bright summery shades are sure to amp up your summer style instantly!

This gorgeous, limited edition color collection is inspired by the vibrancy of Brazil to give you the perfect beauty escape. NYC New York Color is bringing the sexy beaches and sizzling sun of Brazil to New York with the new, limited edition City Samba collection filled with Brazilian fun and flare. Look your sexiest yet with Carnivale-ready nail polishes, brilliant lip glosses, and shimmering bronzing powders. {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

Say Hello To Summer with Ciate London Beach House!

Sephora Exclusive Kit

Brighten up your summer with Ciate London's Beach House Kit - a limited edition set of four glossy, high-pigment cream shades, plus one glittering top coat to make manicures sparkle, housed in a gift box with a design inspired by sea and sand. These kits make it easy to create a contrast with multiple color combos and take nails from the beach to the bar. 

LORAC Cosmetics Summer Exclusives

To jumpstart the new season, LORAC would like to introduce you to three limited edition must-haves from their Summer 2014 Cosmetics Collection:

LORAC afterGLO Eye Shadow Palette - an Ulta Exclusive (photo from ulta.com)

Slim Down Your Makeup Bag

Whether you are jet setting to the islands or simply taking a road trip to the beach this summer – it’s crucial you pack the necessities, because no one wants to lug around a 30 pound makeup bag! Trust me; I know how easy it is to collect unnecessary items in there, so here's an easy way to slim down your make up bag with a few essential products that will keep you looking fresh and put together for a day at the beach or a fancy night out. {Products sent for review/feature consideration}