That summer glow...

I feel like each summer has a different vibe for me. Last year it was a lot of white. Other years I'm all about those bright vibrant colors. Some years I love the beachy feel. Actually, all years I love that beachy feel lol!
This summer I've been OB-SESSED with that dewy skin glow. This post is going to give you some of my current favorite products for just that.
Some of these products I've just recently started trying, some I've used for a while, and some in between.
I live in the PNW and we have cold winters and hot hot summers and all the seasons in between. This past winter was hard for everyone I feel. We had a lot of snow days and lots of gloom and cold. Winter seemed to drag on forever and by March-April I'm pretty sure I had a touch of SAD (seasonal affective disorder). I was dreaming of sun and tanned skin and something other then beanies and winter coats. So I started self tanning right then and there lol in hopes of lifting my spirits!

It did help, which brings me to my first product love, my favorite self tanner!

1. Tarte Brazillance

I used this last summer and loved the instant results and the smell wasn't bad like some of the other ones! I use both the body tanner with mitt and the face wipes. For the body you just wipe on with a mitt and leave for 10 minutes and go on with your day, and it gets darker as the day goes on. Plus it lasts me a while! I haven't found it in the stores, but super easy to get online here HERE

The face wipes are super easy to use and also one that gets darker as the day goes on. You can find it HERE


Continuing on with the face tanning theme, I am also obsessed with this...

2. St. Tropez Self Tan Bronzing Mist

I bought this last year sometime and never really used it (I don't know why!). But a few months ago, I went through this stage of going through all my beauty things and either using them or throwing them out. And I'm so glad I did because it quickly became a current fave. I use it daily just as a refreshing mist with no makeup, or I use it to help set my makeup after. It's a bit pricey but I promise you it will last a long time!

3. Thayer's witch hazel facial toner

If there's ONE thing I recommend out of all these products, it's this! A facial toner is a game changer and I didn't realize it till last year! I committed to it every day and now I can't wait till I use it when I wake up lol. A toner has many benefits- it' can help remove excess dirt and makeup, shrink pores, correct and balance the pH of your skin, and can help control acne if you're prone to that. This specific one you can find at Target for under $4 if you get the small size. And the small one lasted me a long time and I used it daily! Seriously guys, try it. You need to commit to it daily though to really see the difference!

4.  Dew drops

This specific one is Marc Jacobs, but I've seen a ton of other dew drops on the market! A few months ago I got a sample kit from Sephora for the perfect summer glow and this was included. You can add it as a highlighter or can mix it in with your foundation, which is what I do! It's a perfect add in for the perfect dew! This one is kinda pricey, but again, I've seen some other dew drops out there if you're trying it for the first time!

5. OGX Sugar High Tousle Spray

I don't know I think of this when I think of summer faves. Maybe it's because the smell reminds me of summer haha! Who knows, but I've used this for a while and still am obsessed with it! I don't use hair spray, but since I don't wash my hair everyday I needed something to help tame the mane! This helps control my ends specifically and is really affordable! I spray it on my mid to end section of my hair to finish it off and again, it smells so good!

You can find it HERE

6. FITISH Dewing It

FITISH is such a cute brand and if you've ever seen founder Jenna Page on IG, you've probably obsessed over her perfect skin! This moisturizer feels so amazing going on, and a little bit goes a long way! It's a bit pricey, but again, it's worth the money for the quality you get!

I will put a disclaimer out there, this is a CBD based skin care line. When I first tried it, I admit, I did a double take. But after doing some research I felt more comfortable with my decision! Their IG page posts a lot of links to back up the science behind it if you're interested!

You can find this amazing THC free moisturizer HERE

7. Becca Highlighter

I know you probably shouldn't throw the highlighter on like confetti but I admit, I do. I can't get enough and I'm obsessed lol. I love Becca highlighters, and use the rose gold one and LOVE it. But i've used less expensive highlighters and they're good too. But Becca products are such great quality and you can find it HERE

8. Kopari Coconut Lip Glossy

Okurrrr last but not least, my bae of lip glosses! I admit, I don't like the Kopari skin care line at all lol, but this lip gloss makes up for it. It's my favorite lip gloss to date! Plus I'm basic in that I love  pretty packaging ; ) I've been loving the birthday suit one, and you can find it 

HERE

Since coming up with this list, I've found some new loves...let's face it, I'm always finding new obsessions! I'll share some on my IG soon, so make sure you're following me on there too!

If you try any of these products listed, please tell me if you love it as much as I do!