What I've Been Loving This Summer

Every so often I have to tell the world about something I've been loving, and the day has come for my late summer list. Tonight I'll tell you about what I've been loving on my face and lips this summer!

Jane Iredale Mineral Foundation I use Jane's makeup in the salon and I was already convinced of it's ability to give a radiantly natural coverage on the skin. What I hadn't really tested was the UV protecting claims (both the Loose and Pressed foundaions have SPF 20), and above all the claims of being even more waterproof than the waterproof sunblocks. Two weeks ago I went camping and for that whole week I did not wear any sunblock on my face other than the Amazing Base Mineral Foundation (loose). I laid in the sun, I sweated, I went swimming, I laid in the sun some more. Other parts of my body burned (due to my inability to spray sunblock everywhere, lol) but MY FACE DID NOT!!! I admit, I was a little nervous the first day, but by the end of the week I was truly amazed. This is the best news ever because, folks, the sun is your face's enemy. Really. And I bet I don't need to tell you why!

Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick SPF 18 in Coral Shimmer I love this lipstick for so many reasons. First of all, the particular shade that I'm mentioning goes with EVERYTHING. It's a sheer color that hovers between pink and peach with gold shimmer. <3 It's so very creamy and lightweight (not sticky), I like it better than all my lip glosses. Plus it has an SPF of 18, and what's not to love about that!?

Sephora Collection Lash Stretcher I received a sample of this lengthening mascara with my last Sephora order, and I will definitely buy a full size when it runs out. The Lash Stretcher has fibers which cling to the lashes, making them look longer. The applicator is curved, which lifts & curls, while making it easier to get all my lashes without smudging my skin. *One word of advice: the fibers cling and go in the right direction more easily if you jiggle your hand back & forth while applying.