4 Summer Sweat & Water Proof Makeup Essentials

Over the years I've discovered some amazing products that have passed the sweat and beach test. My skin is combination, leaning more oily, so I have always been on the lookout for products that have good staying power.  Here are my four essentials when it comes to keeping my makeup from melting in the summer heat whether I'm beachside or just running errands on a hot day.

Summer Makeup Essentials- Freshen Up Your Look in 4 Easy Steps!

For those of you who wear the same makeup 10 months of the year like I do, summer is a great time to freshen up your look for some fun in the sun.  It goes without saying SPF is super important all year long but even more so in the summer. Be sure to wear a long lasting sunscreen everywhere your skin is exposed to the sun. Besides amping up your SPF, choose one or all four things below to update your look for summer!

Beautiful Feet: The No Effort At Home Pedicure (5 Simple Steps!)

Its summer so that means pedicure season! Or is it?  You can skip those pricey pedicures altogether just by following a few steps.

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Best Summer Body Lotion- L'Occitane 15% Shea Butter Body Lotion

Living in the Canadian prairies, I'm basically are resigned to slathering copious amounts of body lotion to combat the dryness all year long regardless of the season.  Although I like to try new products I find myself always coming back to L'Occitane's 15% Shea Butter Body Lotion.