Summer is just around the corner… summer weather anyway. That means vacations, shorts, and bathing suits. We’re doing a little bit to get ready each day so we’ve compiled a list of 5 things you need to start doing right now in preparation for all things summer!
1. Prep Your Skin.
We get two seasons a year when our skin isn’t itchy and dry. Then, summer and winter reappear and our skin is begging for hydration under our summer glow. In order to keep your tan, you have to keep your skin hydrated– face, legs, arms– all of it!
↣Moisturizer: We received the Ahava Hydrate moisturizing mask in our FabFitFun boxes and have purchased more since. We apply it at night after we shower and rinse it off in the morning. You only have to leave it on for 5 minutes before rinsing and it leaves your skin feeling silky smooth.
↣Face Regimen: Hyaluronic Acid is found in your body naturally. Roughly half of it is in your skin where it helps retain moisture. Using hyaluronic acid as part of your skincare regimen can help keep your skin more supple and reduce wrinkles and dry skin. Ashley uses this serum from Sephora (it’s only $6.80). She also is using this hydrating sheet mask from Sephora.
↣Protect Your Skin: The effects of sun damage quickly make an appearance as we age. Treat your skin with love by prepping your skin with the proper SPF. Erin loves the Drunk Elephant Facial Sun Screen (SPF30). We both used it while in Disney under our makeup! No sunburns on these cheeks!
2. Hydrate Your Lips.
If you’re like Ashley, your lips burn in the sun. Start preparing them for the sun now by hydrating them with these products.
↣Start Applying HA: You can use Hyaluronic Acid on your lips too! Apply a little each AM and PM to keep them moisturized. With the retained moisture, they’ll look more plump too.
↣Use a Lip Mask: We like the Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask. You wake up with silky smooth lips– literally overnight!
↣Keep a Lip Balm On During the Day: Laneige now makes a lip balm for during the day too. We like it in peach and berry! Also, loving this balm from it Cosmetics that moisturizes while bringing out the tiniest hint of your natural lip color. (These items are available at Sephora. Remember, their 20% off sale is going on right now!)
↣Use an SPF: Ash found a 50SPF for lips and this is what she’s going to use all summer! lol
3. Achieve the Perfect Glow.
↣ Spray Tan: The best self-tan system we’ve found is by Fake Bake (available for purchase on Amazon). Ash uses this spray with this mitt and Erin uses the airbrush type. If you’re looking for a quick subtle glow, we recommend the Tan Towel— quick easy application when you’re on the go and can’t sit around baking all day. It won’t give you the same deep dark results as Fake Bake though.
↣Get Your Face Glowing: We both are using this sheet mask from Sephora that hydrates and leaves your face with a subtle glow.
*Be sure to moisturize after fake-baking so that your tan lasts longer. (See #1).
4. Protect Your Hair From the Sun.
Thanks to the sun, hair color fades, ash blondes turn gold, and everyone’s hair gets brittle and dry. Protect it!
↣Hydrate: Protect your locks this summer by using our newest favorite leave-in conditioner. We received it in our FabFitFun box and have been obsessed ever since.
↣Put Your Color on Lock: Matrix Biolage Colorlast shampoo and conditioner will help those of you who add color to your hair but will also protect the blonde bombshells from dulling! This has always been a favorite of Erin’s with her dark hair and Ash is loving it for her blondes!
5. Brighten Your Smile.
Erin’s Smile (left) and Ashley’s Smile (right) after using Smile Brilliant Whitening Kit
Let’s face it. You’re going to be in a lot of pictures this summer and you’ll need a bright white smile to go with your dark tan. We use Smile Brilliant systems to whiten our teeth!
We love this system because 1) it helps remove dullness from drinking coffee every day and 2) it comes with a desensitizing gel so there is no sensitivity when whitening with this system! We both have really sensitive teeth so this kit is perfect for us!
It’s quick and easy for the girl-on-the-go and they even make you custom trays to fit your smile for the ultimate whitening experience.
Smile Brilliant T3 Sensitive Whitening System
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xo,
Ash & Er
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