23 Oct Your Summer Survival Kit

Finally the weather is warming up and summer is on it’s way. I’ve already pulled the fake tan out and getting my summer glow on. Here are a couple of my favourite products that make me feel fresh, summery and tropical. It’s as if  I’ve never left the beach.

1: In summer everyone wants that beautiful bronzed, glowy skin, but…for some like me it’s hard to achieve that natural looking tan without baking myself till I look like a tomato. Plus sun damage doesn’t leave a healthy appearance on your skin. I have naturally very pale skin and as much as I love it in the Winter, Summer comes around and I just want to feel like every other Aussie girl out there and have a tan. I have tried and tested a lot of self tanners in the past some I have loved and some not so much. The one I am currently obsessed with is Bondi Sands Self Tanning Foam in the colour Light/Medium. I’ve heard a lot of great things about this tan and thought I better give it go. Well I was amazed by the results and how beautifully natural it looked. It lasted up to a week long and an extra bonus with this tan was I didn’t go patchy at all and have to scrub my skin raw like most tans, it just faded away bringing back to my natural colouring. Another plus was the application, it was quick and easy and a lot goes a long way. It’s also very affordable valued at $19.99.  This is a definite must have for summer.

2: In Summer who doesn’t want to smell fresh and tropical? I have always loved The Body Shops Body Butters and recently picked up the Grapefruit scent. It smells exotic and tropical and the scent lasts all day unlike most body moisturisers. I love that this product absorbs easily into the skin helping to condition, soften and smooth the skin preventing it from dryness. It will not only soften and smooth your skin, but will also help protect your fake tan from going patchy and will make your tan last longer an even better bonus. Body Shop Body Butters valued at $23.95

3: Another Summer must have is the J Bronze Shimmer Instant Illuminiser. This product is truly amazing, the shimmer is a lightweight bronzing cream, with light reflecting particles, instantly illuminating your skin and giving you a radiant, healthy sun kissed glow. When I apply this product to my skin I instantly feel amazing with glowing skin. It’s like the sunshine bottled up into one product giving you a healthy natural looking glow. I am my most confident when wearing this product. I could not rave more about this product it’s something I won’t be without this summer. Valued at $24.95

4: Hair wise I’m loving the Hello Hair Mask, I’m about to post a review on this product and I’ll definitely be giving it five stars. The sun and salt water can do a lot of damage to your hair and it’s important to keep it healthy and hydrated. This is a product you need to have with you this summer for healthy, shiny hair. It will not only protect and condition your hair but will better the appearance. You won’t want to be with out it. Valued at $15

5: In Summer your likely to wear less make-up as it’s hot and humid, to enhance your complexion I use Chanel’s SOLEIL TAN DE CHANEL for a healthy glow. This velvety finish of this light cream-gel bronzer leaves your skin with a beautiful sun-kissed look. You can wear it on it’s own to enhance your complexion or for a hint of outdoor radiance, over your favourite foundation. This is one of my favourite bronzers and it’s a product that will look gorgeous on anyone, You’ll definitely want this one in your make-up bag this summer. Valued at $75

With these products you’ll definitely survive the warmer months keeping you look gorgeous all summer long.

-Alix

Ginger Rose Beauty