I can only stand being outdoors for about half the year. Spring
and Fall are my jam; Winter and Summer can go shit in their respective hats.
What’s not to love about Spring and Fall? The weather is
perfect. You can get away with going out
in a cardigan or denim jacket, throw on a cute scarf and sunglasses and you’re
good to go. Oh, and let’s not forget about ALL THE BOOTS!
Winter and Summer? I’m either getting all the moisture
sucked out of me and constantly clutching my Carmex or on the complete opposite
spectrum, I get to be constantly damp and feel like I’m living in Satan’s anus.
The latter is where I’m sitting today, but fret not, I’m
going to share with you a few things that have helped me feel a little less
like a puddle.
Avène Thermal Spring Water
Yeah yeah, I know. It’s fancy water in an aerosol can but I’ll
be damned if I don’t love spraying my face with it all day. First of all, to
anyone wondering, that’s no longer sweat that’s all over my face but ThErMaL SpRiNg
WaTeR. Secondly and seriously though, I do find it to be quite hydrating and it
is pretty refreshing to use throughout the day. I also like to use it before
applying any serums or moisturizers to help them sink into my skin.
Revlon Kiss Balm
I love these! I have the Strawberry and Cherry ones and not
only are they actually moisturizing, they’re not sticky, they leave a really
nice and noticeable tint behind AND they’re SPF 20. Honestly, I can’t deal with
lipstick in the summertime because I’m trying to use as few products as
possible, it’s too damn hot to be fussing around with products! Don’t get me
started on lip gloss in the summer, which practically slides off my mouth before
I even leave the house. These lip balms are a perfect and they smell nice too.
Garnier Moisture Rescue Refreshing Gel-Cream
This is what I use as a day time moisturizer and I
especially love using it when I get out of my (ice cold) shower. It absorbs
pretty quickly, it smells nice, and the texture is super light. Its name says “Gel-Cream”
but it’s definitely all gel. The product description says it has grape water,
apple water (is that even a thing?) and Vitamin E, but I swear it also has some
kind of cooling properties because my face feels cold for a while after I use
it and that’s all I’m looking for during a never-ending heat wave.
The Body Shop – Body Sorbet in Satsuma
We all know that Satsuma is an addictive, heavenly citrus
smell from the Body Shop, so let’s get that out of the way. This is a great
body lotion and my go-to in the summer. The texture is so weird to me, but I
love it. The texture feels somewhat matte, it’s hard to explain but trust me on
this, and it absorbs almost instantaneously.
Can we sense a theme here? I don’t want anything sticky on
my body when it’s 40 degrees and my body is sticky enough! ANYWAYS, I also love
the fact that it comes in a tube and you don’t have to screw around with a
slippery lid, sticking your hand in a bunch of lotion and getting it under your
nails.
So, that’s it. Apart from my constant bitching about how hot
it is outside and how I feel like I’m on fire, these are some of the things
that have been making my life a little bit easier. If I had to recommend only
one of these products to you, it would be the Revlon Kiss Balm because even
when I’m sitting in front of my fan looking like a hot mess, I look like a GLAMOUROUS
hot mess. Happy sweating!
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