Sunburn is in.

Correction: Faux sunburn is in.

Say what?? I know, hear me out...

Here are a few of my favorites,

Nudestix Nudies Bronze - Matte - Sunkissed

 Charlotte Tilbury Blush in The Climax

Another tip would be to use your favorite reddish toned lipstick or eyeshadow and blending a bit on the apples of your cheeks for a flush!

What is your favorite shade of blush right now? Tell me below, I'm always looking for a new flush. 

Josie Maran Perfect + Protect Tinted - This is a great all natural sunscreen plus a glowy tint. I love this for the beach when you want a little life to your skin but also protection from the harsh rays.

Isle of Paradise Tanning Drops - This is by far my favorite self-tanning product. I just purchased the spray to try in the dark shade but have been using the medium drops since the winter and I can't stop. It doesn't irritate or break me out on my face. They can be mixed into any moisturizer and they create a beautiful sunkissed color that can be built up depending on your skin tone. There is no wonder why Sephora cannot keep these in stock! Grab them while you can!

Charlotte Tilbury Unisex Healthy Glow - Similar to the Josie product above but with more coverage and more bronze. I also love this for the beach and "no makeup makeup" days. Add this and mascara and you are good to go.

ItCosmetics Bye Bye Foundation - Another great tinted moisturizer but stepping up again in coverage. I love that this also has skincare benefits in it and sunscreen so you are triple tasking here with this one. I would definitely repurchase this once I finish my tube!

Stila Magnificent Metals Glitter & Glow Liquid Eyeshadows - I've mentioned these many times so I won't get too into it but basically if you like a glitter eye in the summer, you'll want to try these out. 

Rodan + Fields Lash Boost - Short lashes are a thing of the past with this. Apply along the lash time every night and in about a month and a half, you will see double maybe triple your original lash length and the number of lashes you had.

Vita Liberata Body Blur - The best "body stocking" there is. Apply to dry skin where you want a bronzed even tone and a healthy sunkissed tone. It doesn't transfer and you wash it off when you shower. Also - a little goes a long way so I've had the same tube for over a year.

Mac Paint Pot - Cream shadows in general are wonderful for summertime. They are a quick way to add some shimmer, color, or dimension to the eye and Mac's formula is the best for no creasing and you can also use them as eyeshadow primer. Soft ochre is a great yellow toned beige that cancels out redness on the lid. Have allergy eyes? Look no further than this shade.

Haus of Shades Liquid Lipsticks - These are so comfortable and I love supporting a small business. The shade range is also amazing. My favorite shades are Bare and Rose for a nude pout and they have a fire engine red called Vault that is a showstopper! The formula is a mousse texture and feather light on the lips. It's similar to Mac's Powder Kiss formula but in liquid form.

Elcie Cosmetics Minimalist Palette - This palette of just four shadows is so versatile and so perfect I don't travel without it. I love every single shade. You can use them for face contouring too! They are all matte and can be built up for an ultra-dramatic smokey eye or used minimally for a natural daytime look. The warm-toned shades are also perfect to bring out my baby blues. I have one of these in my kit and one in my personal stash. I seriously use this all the time.

Turkish Towels - The best beach towel/blanket. I love the look and style of these but they also take up no room in your beach bag.

A Chic Beach Bag - Straw bags have been hot the past couple years for summertime. This year they are still on the radar and I love this trend!

Oversized Sunglasses - The bigger the better, they offer sun protection for your eyes and look lowkey Hollywood cool.

Comment below what your summer must-haves are! 

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Too Faced is long time love of my mine. This "little" black book of bronzers just adds to my love for the brand. The truly have amazing products. The pigmentation is always top notch whether it is an eyeshadow or a bronzer. 

I love their bronzers and buying this was actually a more affordable option instead of buying them individually. So I took the plunge and I'm glad I did. 

If you have been intrigued by their bronzers and think you will end up needing/wanting all 8 of them, then definitely try and pick up this limited edition set. 

This book is bulky (about 12x12 in size) but I can still see myself traveling with it. I actually plan to this week when I take a trip to the shore. 

It's self tanning time for me and I am always up for testing out new ones. I usually end up with the gradual self tanners because on my fair skin they are easier to control. I love going for spray tans (for special occasions) but for everyday it's just too expensive. 

This week I decided to test out L'Oreal's Sublime Luminous Bronzer Lotion. This "lotion" is really more of a watery gel consistency and dries almost instantly which I found to be one of my favorite features. There is nothing worse than sitting there on the edge of your bed waiting for your tanning products to dry. Ugh. 

My second favorite feature is the color and speed at which the color shows up on my skin. I found myself sporting golden color on the second day. I really think that everybody's skin reacts differently to self tanning products, especially the gradual products. So what works for some may not work for others. It's all chemistry, and trial and error. 

And finally the glitter, yes I said glitter. I actually really love it. It lights up my skin and adds a sexy glow to the golden color left by the lotion. I know it's not for everyone (and I think they make a non glitter or non instant bronze version) but for those of you not turned off by some sparkle, go for it. You will truly be a golden goddess this summer! 

xoxo

What are your summer must haves?

xoxo