Beauty products come and go, but only the good ones stick around long enough to make it into your everyday beauty routine. Today, I’m sharing some absolute faves that have become part of my summer beauty arsenal – and I just can’t stop using them!

Dermalogica Hydrablur Primer
On days that I don’t wear a lot of makeup (umm pretty much everyday), you will find me wearing this and only this primer. It comes out of the tube white, then changes into a natural, skin complementing shade that easily blurs fine lines and creates a smooth, flawless appearance. I love how it feels velvety smooth, non-greasy and doesn’t dry out my skin. I’ve also worn it under foundation, but seriously other than a dab of concealer here and there, this is all you need for a totally natural and flawless summer look.

Dermalogica SPF50 l St.Tropez Self-Tan Classic
These two products are definitely my glow-to combo of choice. We know how bad a real tan is so I’m loving how this broad spectrum sunscreen protects my skin and is light, blends in easily, and doesn’t leave a white residue. And the best part is that it contains no artificial fragrance, color or parabens. Check, check and check! And now for the perfect summer glow, I cannot live without this bronzing mousse from St. Tropez. It comes out of the bottle as a dark brown silky foam so you can see exactly where you are applying it and never miss a spot. I especially love how it fades just as naturally as a real tan, mimicking the real deal. Oh and for the ultimate summer glow, pair it with the In-Shower cream for mid-week touch ups. This duo is on sale right now as part of the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale.

Shu Uemura Essence Absolue
Long days at the pool and over-processing reek some serious damage to fragile locks. Whenever I feel my hair needs a deep moisturizing treatment (pretty much every few days), I reach for this ultimate nourishing and cleansing milk to do the trick. My hair just drinks in it’s thick formula and it instantly feels revived again! And with no sulfates or silicones, it’s a natural healthy and treat that my hair thanks me for.

Kerastase L’Incroyable Blowdry
If you’re like me and tend to let your blowdry last longer than it should (hello dry shampoo), then you absolutely need to try this miracle heat lotion. Not only does it smell amazing as you blowdry it through your hair, but the next (and the next) day that you reshape your hair with heat-styling tools, your hair bounces back to its original shape in a flash. This is my must-use before every blowdry!

Nuvsio Active Mineral Facial Treatment
Every girl loves a good mask, but when that mask is detoxifying and full of active minerals to actually purify your skin – you know you’ve found the right one. I love how it feels going on my face, and of course how soft and supple my skin feels afterwards. It really produces a glowing, healthy appearance that I’ve come to use on a regular basis.

Elizabeth Arden Prevage City Smart
Our skin takes a daily beating from not only the sun, but also from pollution, and this is especially true for big-city dwellers. This SPF50 suncreen has become my daily defense again the elements as it protects from all environmental factors that can cause damage to my skin. It’s super-light formula goes on a natural colour that easily blends into the skin creating the perfect primer for your foundation. This is an all-day/everyday kinda beauty product that you definitely don’t want to skip out on.

Almay Age Essentials Concealer l Almay Age Essentials Makeup
This makeup duo along with the concealer has quickly become my go-to makeup of choice. It’s lightweight formula (key to summer beauty), built-in moisturzier, SPF, and anti-aging properties (not to mention the totally affordable price tag) makes this everything that my 30ish+ skin needs if it’s going to age gracefully! I’ve been using these two shades, the Light Neutral for non-tanned skin and the Light Medium for when I’m “à la St.Tropez”.

Benefit Ka-Brow
I could go on and on about the entire new Benefit Brow Collection, but we’ll save that for another blog post (coming soon!). Today I’m just going to talk about this ultimate, water-proof summer brow tool. The wax goes on so smooth, stays on all day long, and comes in multiple shades so you can find the perfect match. I usually use a daily combo of Benefit brow tools to get the job done right, but on those days when time is of the essence, Ka-Brow comes to the rescue and never disappoints.

Göt2b Kinkier Curling Mousse l Sephora Cosmetics Bag
I’ve got naturally wavy hair that thrives in this summer heat. It’s not a strong curl so I have to treat it right if I’m going to have it work with me. I usually comb it through in the shower and then scrunch with a towel to soak up all the excess moisture, never brushing it out. Then I like to apply this curling  mousse through the lengths of the hair and let it air-dry, preferably outside in hot, humid weather. The result? Perfectly beach-friendly waves that are the ideal summer accessory.