55 Summer Favorites

 


Beauty

55.  Nyakio Travel Set  - I've heard about Nyakio for a while now, but it was only recently that I was able to try her products.   So far, I'm loving the Kenyan Coffee & Sugar Scrub, but I think the travel set is a nice way to try the scrub and a few more things.

54.  Sephora Summer Blockbuster Palette  - You can never go wrong with a palette - and since this one is only thirty-six bucks it is absolutely irresistable. 

53. Natura Bisse Honey Body Refiner - I have been intrigued with this since I spotted it on the Beauty Snob the other week. 

52.  Cartier Delices de Cartier Eau Fruitee Eau de Toilette Spray - I'm still wearing my Donna Karan Gold from my 55 Spring Favorites list, but this Cartier caught my attention during one of my infrequent pit stops into Sephora.

51. Ellin LaVar Textures Reconstruct Masque  and Penetrating Balm Leave-in Treatment - Has anyone else tried products from Ellin Lavar's new line?  I've heard very good things about the Reconstruct Masque and I can't wait to use it when I take my braids out in a few weeks. 

50.  Cetaphil Fragrance Free Daily Facial Moisturizer, SPF 15 - Nerd Girl asked me about  my favorite moisturizer with sunscreen and here it its.  Cetaphil goes on smooth, there is no white caste and it's fragrance free.

49.  Dr. Hauschka Skin Care Lavender Bath - Dr. Hauschka is a long time favorite for me.  I love this lavender bath because the scent fills my entire apartment.  Lovely - and soothing.

48.  Three-in-one Body Wash by Bath & Body Works in Sunset Mango and Beyond Berry - The multi-tasker in me could NOT resist these!

47.   Prescriptives Virtually Fresh Skin Refining Makeup SPF 15 in Naturally Cocoa - I'm a little perturbed with Prescriptives for discontinuing my Warm Ginger Foundation Stick.  It was an exact match to my skin!  However, they have redeemed themselves with their new Virtually Fresh line.  The Naturally Cocoa is not as exact as the Warm Ginger - but it's definitely a good match.

46.  Bliss Beachy Clean Summer Getaway Set - Here is another great travel set.  I like it because it contains some of my favorite products - especially the Steep Clean Cleansing Milk and Toner Pads.

Nars, Nars, Nars!  45.  NARS Body Glow - Although I love to try new products, I tend to be very loyal when I find things that work.  And if there is one brand of makeup that consistently works for me, It's NARS.  There is nothing - nothing! - NARS Body Glow on my arms, back and legs in the summer.  And the 44.  Nars Blush/Bronzer Duo Sin/ Casino is another favorite.  The Casino tends to go first, but I still love the mix. 

44.  As far as NARS gloss, I tend to stick with Cabiria, but every now and then I'll switch so I don't get into a rut and NARS Lip Lacquer in Eros fits the bill.

43.  NARS Color Wash For Lips and Cheeks in Modesty- Speaking of getting out of a rut, I decided to try a product from NARS that I - miracle of miracles - haven't tried.  And what do you know - a new favorite.