Red,White, and Blue

This weekend is July 4th and in honor of our countries Independence I will be spending it in true American gal form with fireworks, hot dogs, and roasting myself at the beach. Since many of you will probably be spending your holiday the same way it seems only necessary that I list a few essential beauty items that will get us through this sweltering weekend. 

Aveeno Sunblock Lotion For face, $11 aveeno.com 
This works for all skin tones and types. Plus it doesn't give a chalky look to the face or alter your makeup. The best part is it only retails for $11 and can be found in any drugstore.

Physicians Formula Healthy Wear, $20 physiciansformula.com Who ever created this product is a genius. This line of makeup comes with tinted moisturizers, pressed powders and bronzers with up to SPF 50 already built in. Best of all it's hypoallergenic and isn't tested on animals.

Tarte Lights, Camera, Splashes!, $18 Sephora.com
I love the original formula of this mascara (Lights, Camera, Lashes) and the fact that it comes in a waterproof version is even better. It volumizes, lengthens, and defines your lashes. Unlike other waterproof mascara this one actually comes off easily with makeup remover and leaves your lashes in tact. The trick to applying any waterproof mascara YOU CAN NOT LET IT DRY IN BETWEEN COATS, that's when all the clumps happen and your lashes become dry and brittle.

Mark Gloss Gorgeous Stay On Lip Stain , $9 meetmark.com
Mark never fails when it comes to delivering great products at a great price. I have three of these really great lip gloss/lip stain hybrids and they are the perfect thing to wear in the summer when you don't want to feel like you're wearing heavy goopey gloss. It's mess free, goes on like a gloss, tastes like mint, and after a while wears down to a stain.

Kisses!

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