Hello dear readers,
I am sorry for this 10 day absence, my schedule was a mess. It will all get better now.
Thanks for your patience!
Today I would like to write a little something about my favorite products for summer, which will be a definite must-have for me in the upcoming months, and some of them already are. And a big plus, they all cost less than 5€! :)
1. DOVE SUNSHINE LOTION GRADUAL TANNER
I believe this is called 'Summer glow' in other countries. My skin is very pale and in the summer I don't feel comfortable showing my arms and legs. Plus, all my clothes are black, so you can get the idea: I literally look like a ghost going to a funeral every day. Not the cutest thing, let me tell you than. I am afraid of going to a tanning bed, because I believe it is much more harmful than using a little tanning lotion.
I discovered this lotion a few years ago via Anna Saccone on Youtube, she swears by it. I bought it in Muller for the first time about three years ago and since then it is my staple in the summer. Easy to use, you can't really screw it up just as long as you exfoliate, doesn't smell artificial (I actually like the scent), gives you such a pretty natural tan, I have never looked orange with it. You can use it a few nights in a row if you want a darker tan - since it is gradual.
I tried other drugstore gradual tanner, but I had some bad experience (orange and streaky skin, no bueno). I swear by this.
If you are into easy tanning, give this a try!
Price: 3,95€ in Muller
2. BALEA AQUA MOISTURIZING SERUM
I am sure you heard of this before (even I mentioned it a couple of times). If you ask me, this is the perfect summer face moisturizer for normal/dry/combination skin - such a lightweight and refreshing formula, but very moisturizing at the same time. I use this under foundation and it works fantastic.
Price: around 3€ in DM
3. ALVERDE FIXING SPRAY
I bought this because the price was so low, and I have never before tried a makeup fixing spray. I didn't even know what to expect. It turned out very nice and I would miss it if someone would take it away from me now. I will be using it all summer. I like how refreshing it feels when you spray it on your face. Maybe it's just my imagination, but I honestly think my makeup lasts longer when I use this. I can tell this the best after wearing makeup for 12+ hours, when my bronzer is still visible and my foundation looks very decent - no separation.
Price: around 3€ in DM
4. ESSENCE ALL ABOUT MATT! OIL CONTROL PAPER
Another must have! If you get oily in the t-zone after a couple of hours after applying makeup, this will be perfect for you. Some people fix that with adding some more powder, but my personal opinion is that this is nothing but caking it up and making it even worse. So I use these. Thin sheets of paper, that absorb all that oil of your face, and you are left with matified skin and your foundation still looks nice, they don't disturb it. I highly recommend these!
Price: around 2-3€ at every Essence stand
5. MAYBELLINE BABY LIPS ELECTRO
Sometimes you don't want to wear a heavy makeup during summer, all you want is a BB cream, some mascara and a pop of color on your lips. This is perfect for those days! At the same time it is moisturizing but also giving you the perfect summer vibrant color. I have the shade 'Strike a rose', and this is a very buildable color.
Price: around 2-3€ in DM and Muller
So these are my summer picks! What do you think, would any of these products interest you to try it? Tell me your favorites and suggestions. :)
Thanks for stopping by, I appreciate it!
xo Linda
