Skin Care and Beauty Favorites August 2024
I have been using a lot of Beauty and Skin Care brands in past few months. There are quite a few that I keep going back to and also brands that I just learned about recently. I thought it would be best if I just did a full round up to share them all with you here.
If you are interested in any of the brands personally, I hope that this will be helpful for you when trying and looking in to different products for your own use.
keep scrolling to check out the list below…
SPF and body Care products
Skin care and body care is something that is super important to me and I am all about having sun protection for my skin as well… Here are a couple of body and SPF products that I have been introduced to in the past several months that I keep going back to.
Vacation Inc - SPF 30 Baby Oil
I have been seeing this brand all over social media and knew that they were popular for their whip sunscreen mousse, but didn’t know what other products they had. They actually have a whole line of suncare products, that seem interesting and worth trying out. I had received the baby oil in a gift bag and used it this summer while laying out at the pool and I loved it. It was nice to feel moisturized and not burn while out in the sun. The oil is not too greasy and I feel like it soaks into the skin very well.
Vacation inc is available in stores : Target, Nordstrom and Arie (Just to name a few)
It Cosmetics Hello Sunshine Invisible Sunscreen - SPF 50
Key benefits (from It Cosmetics Website)
✓ 3-in-1 daily sunscreen: Acts as your daily invisible SPF 50 (no white cast!) sun and pollution protection, hydrating serum and makeup primer
✓ 98% agree it leaves an invisible finish on skin & does not leave a white cast*
✓ 98% agree skin feels instantly hydrated*
✓ 95% agree it wears well under makeup*
This has been a go to everyday by itself and under makeup sunscreen for me a lot lately. It is definitely sheer and is great for all skin tones (I am in the medium brown skin tone range). It is very moisturizing and I love that it has hyaluronic acid it to keep the skin hydrated throughout the day.
I was just introduced to It Cosmetics this year and I have been loving their product line. I just received their new cream blush and CC+ Cream Full-Coverage Foundation with SPF 50+ and can’t wait to try them out and share my thoughts!!
It Cosmetics is available at: Sephora and Ulta
Osea Hyaluronic body serum and Undaria Algae body oil
Body oil and serums have been my favorite combo for the summer. I have tried several products from Osea over the years, and this combo has been my go to non stop recently. Osea products are vegan and very clean!! I haven’t had any breakouts on my skin from the oil like I do sometimes with some others. I love that the oil melts into the skin and blends so well with other products. I am someone who always layers on my body care and usually use a body cream, body oil and serum together. If you are looking for a way to stay moisturized all day long, this is a winning combo and way to go.
Description from Osea Malibu for Oil and Serum : Discover the ultimate duo for hydrated, glowing skin. Powered by seaweed and hyaluronic acid, this two-step routine instantly boosts hydration and improves skin elasticity for silky, smooth skin that glows.
Osea is available in: Ulta
Cleansing Balms
There are so many cleansing balms out there, but they honestly don’t all work the same. I have tried a few that have made my skin feel a bit dry after, which isn’t the best!! But I have found a few that have been amazing and my skin feels moisturized and clean after having makeup on all day. Check them out below.
Description from Curel: Tough on makeup, gentle on your skin. The perfect oil based makeup remover to add to your
skincare routine! This cleansing facial oil gently removes makeup, dirt and oil from deep within the pores. Our makeup remover cleanser is specifically formulated to be gentle on dry, sensitive skin, doubling as a makeup cleanser and deep cleansing oil, this makeup remover washes away impurities without stripping the skin of natural ceramides.
Perfect One Focus Smooth Cleansing Balm
More about Perfect Focus Cleansing Balm: This award-winning cleansing balm from Japan is a powerful solution for deep pore cleansing. It effectively removes not only makeup but also unwanted dirt such as sebum, keratin, and keratin plugs that can lead to pore problems. The balm is so soft that it melts like oil at body temperature, allowing it to float and remove makeup and dirt from pores while minimizing friction.
Clinque Take The Day Off Makeup Remover Cleansing Balm
Description from the Clinique website: Clinique's iconic makeup remover in a silky balm formula. Gently dissolves makeup and SPF, conditions lashes.
Safe for sensitive skin and sensitive eyes. Dermatologist tested. Ophthalmologist tested. Allergy tested. 100% fragrance free.
All of these cleansing balms can be found on Amazon. I have saved them to my makeup and skincare list in my Amazon Storefront. Feel free to check that out HERE .
Lip Gloss
Lip gloss is something that I feel like I just got back into wearing this year. I have been loving rediscovering glosses that I have used once before and have loved discovering and trying new ones as well. The MAC Cosmetics Squirt Plumping Lip Gloss I saw go pretty viral all over the internet, and I was curious about how they actually worked. I was able to get my hands on the brown color and it was over from there. This gloss has been one of my all time faves for the year. I now have a few different colors to choose from. I like that they all have a little tint, but for the most part they are clear and do give a plumping effect without your lips burning too much!!! The gloss also has great staying power and doesn’t leave your lips feeling dry once you wipe it off.
My personal favorite colors in the gloss are :
Lower Cut (brown)
Simulation (pinky mauve)
In the photo I am wearing Lower Cut. I believe I added a liner as well, to make it look a bit darker. Lip liner with a bit of gloss has been my favorite combo for the summer.
As I try and discover more products I look forward to sharing them with you. If you have any favorites that I should know about, feel free to share. I would love to check them out.