MAC Prep + Prime Face Protect SPF 50

one thing i never go without is sun protection (and neither should you!). MAC offers a fabulous spf product in their Prep + Prime range called Face Protect SPF 50. though i do everything i can to stay out of the sun (i'll pass on premature aging and sun damage, thankyouverymuch), when you're out and about, its rays are still there.

a couple of months ago, after perusing the MAC website for something new, i decided to purchase this sun protector. after reading that it's formulated with oil absorbing powders-- yes, please!-- you know i had to try it.

though a bit smaller than i would like it to be (just 1 ounce), i have found Face Protect SPF 50 to be simply fabulous. i use about a quarter size dollop for my face and neck (i use another spf for my decolletage and body) and it absorbs nicely into my skin. it's not greasy nor does it feel heavy-- perfect when it comes to sun protection for the face-- and it doesn't affect the look of my makeup in the slightest. according to MAC this is suitable for all skin types and i think that's pretty accurate considering my skin a mostly oily with some dry areas.

find Prep + Prime Face Protect SPF 50 at your local MAC location and online at maccosmetics.com

xo
pic taken by me :)

review: Cover FX MintGlaze FX

Cover FX's MintGlaze FX is minty, as the name suggests, and a hydrating lip treatment that works to get lips in lipstick (or gloss)-ready condition.

it even has SPF 15!

typically, i apply MintGlaze to my lips in the morning after my skincare products. as i apply my makeup, the cool minty flavor helps wake my lips up, and by the time i'm finished, my pout is smooth and ready for whatever lippie i decide to wear for the day.

this very simple, and easy to use, product is one i highly recommend you own yourself-- i love it! if you prefer to try before you buy, head to your local Sephora and ask them for a sample to take home for yourself!

visit sephora.com for more info on all Cover FX products.

xo

hair therapy: L'Oreal Paris EverPure UV Protect Spray

if you color your hair and want to prevent color fade, using the appropriate products are essential. L'Oreal's line, EverPure, has a full product line that helps prevent haircolor from looking dull and lifeless after a few weeks, and their UV Protect Spray is one i think you'll want to try.

this spray can be used on hair that is wet or dry, and leaves hair protected from the harsh rays of the sun (love that) while also leaving it more conditioned (multitasker!). i love the smell-- rosemary mint-- and the way my hair looks after using it. it's not heavy and doesn't leave a weird feeling behind. what i did expect more of was shininess, but it didn't deliver quite as well. the good news is, my hair is left looking healthy and feeling soft. :)

so, while i haven't dyed my hair since last year, i'm happy to protect my hair with this anyway. it's a great product, and who knows, i may start coloring it again...

visit your local drug or mass retailer to purchase L'Oreal EverPure UV Protect Spray or find it online at drugstore.com

xo
pic taken by me :)

review: Fresh Sugar Rose Tinted Lip Treatment

exclusive to Sephora Beauty Insiders, Fresh Sugar Rose Tinted Lip Treatment is the must-have lippie of the summer. it features all the lip-conditioning benefits of the original, but in a pretty rosy tint! i didn't hesitate to put this in my basket on my last Sephora trip-- i had already heard "the buzz" and wanted to try it for myself. once i did, i was hooked.

this lip treatment leaves lips with a natural, sheer tint that is suitable for all skintones, but the best part about this yummy, citrus-scented lip-treatment is that is comes with an spf 15. it can be worn alone or under your favorite lipstick or gloss-- either way, your lips will be protected.



if you're not already a Sephora Beauty Insider, sign up here-- it's completely free (you can also sign up in-store). visit your nearest Sephora store to check it out or click here to order online.

xo

Bare Escentuals Sun Proof Fun

Bare Escentuals has created a fabulous kit, called Sun Proof Fun, to help protect your gorgeous eyes from uva/uva sun damage. these 100% pure bareMinerals SPF 20 eye colors feature beach-inspired shades so you'll look fab as you wear them!

the long-lasting hues include bareMinerals spf 20 shadows in Well-Rested (cream linen), Sandcastle (warm light roast velvet), Starfish (iridescent apricot pink glimmer) and Boardwalk (milk chocolate cocoa velvet). as with all of the BE line, these are free of synthetic ingredients, parabens and sulfates.

find Bare Escentuals Sun Proof Fun at sephora.com

xo