What's In My Summer Bag?

This time of year, I always have a combination of these essentials with me. During the summer it's all about SPF, glowing skin, fun lip glosses and easy hair care! 

1. SkinCeuticals Sheer Physical UV Defense Sunscreen SPF50: The family sunscreen for the face!
2. La Roche-Posay Anthelion SX: My favorite moisturizing sunscreen for arms, legs and décolletage during tennis, running or biking.
3. Caudalie Divine Oil: I use this before I go out for legs and arms hydration.
4. Bliss Triple Oxygen Radiance Restoring Mist: Super refreshing! 
5. R&Co Death Valley Dry Shampoo: A must-have for hot weather.
6. Chanel Soleil Tan de Chanel (in select stores): Perfect for that fresh-faced bronze look.
7. NARS Undercover Lip Gloss in Get Dirty: Loving this fun Undercover collection for summer, with cute names and great shades.
8. Genuine Glow Reviving Oil Lip Tint: The easiest application and a light summer tint.
9. This Works Perfect Heels Rescue Balm: Sandal season calls for a little heel rescue!
10. Bobbi Brown Sheer Color Cheek Tint in Telluride (coming soon!): One of the best summer colors!
11. Bumble and bumble Hairdresser's Invisible Oil UV Protective Dry Oil Finishing Spray (coming soon!): Light & delicious smelling UV protection for hair
12. M-61 Skincare PowerGlow Peel: These go everywhere with me for quick exfoliation and glow!
13. Lune+Aster Vitamin C + E Lipgloss in Rockstar (coming soon!): I throw this in my pocket on weekends if we are at a concert or a night out.

On My Desk Now: Summer Love Preview

Summer is around the corner, and tons of goodies are popping up on my desk to try. It makes me yearn for the beach now!

Bare Legs and Sandaled Feet
I love the Perfect Heels Rescue Balm by This Works for my feet, NARS Monoi Body Glow Bronzing Body Oil for hydrated and temporarily bronzed legs, and Chanel’s metallic nail polish in Canter - a fabulous 70’s gold - for toes (available in select stores only). 

Warm Nights Out

Chanel’s new cream Stylo Eyeshadows in Bleu Nuit and Vert Grisé are to die for, and are perfect for creating a smokey eye (available in select stores only). Bumble and bumble’s new Surf Foam Spray is perfect for that textured, salty hair look.

Weekend Sheer SPF 

I am in love with the new La Roche-Pose Anthelios SPF 60 that is oil-free!!! Light, sheer and heavenly, it’s my new soccer field go-to!

Skiing Face

Yes, I have a face for everything. Skiing is no exception. I couldn't go on the slopes bare faced. I was in layering mode. 1) Darphin Vitalprotection Age-Defying Protective Lotion SPF 50 for hydration and moisture. 2) Skinceuticals Sport UV Defense SPF 45. It is thicker than the Darphin SPF 50 and puts a stronger skin barrier against the elements. And, whether proven or not, I feel like it stays on my skin longer. 3) Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare All-In-One Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15 in light/medium to even out my skin tone. While layering SPF does not provide extra protection - these steps made my skin look hydrated and protected - and that was the most important to me. After a little eyeliner, mascara, and a nude lipstick, I was ready to take the family on the mountain. P.S. the kids had on Skinceuticals SPF 45 every day. They got a little wind burned, but no sunburn.

Lips: New, Notable, and Lasting

I popped into Bluemercury at Wildwood in Bethesda last weekend. One of my friends happened to be there and had just purchased two of Bobbi Brown's Rich Lip Color SPF 12. She picked up one in Crimson - a deep reddish brown - and another in Rose Blossom - a vibrant, bright rose. She is a brunette with skin that looks gorgeous golden-brown and tanned yearround, so of course, these colors were absolutely striking on her.

I, urgently, had to try these. Since I am on a nude kick, I picked up Bare Pink - a matte, hydrating, very light pinky/brown. I wore it all day - through my son's 4th birthday party - and did not have to reapply for 4 hours. This certainly is the most lasting, hydrating lipstick I own. I love this lipstick!

Paint by Number Sunscreen

I am completely obsessed with sunscreen. I went to St. Barth's for a friend's 40th birthday party and perfected my summer sunscreen regimen. In the scorching hot sun, at the beach, on a boat, and by the pool, I did not burn once.
During the morning before breakfast by the pool, I quickly slathered Kiehl's Dermatologist Solutions Super Fluid Daily UV Defense SPF 50+ on my face. Light and hydrating, this feels nice and light on my clean morning skin.


After breakfast, I stepped it up for the beach. I applied Skinceuticals Sheer Physical UV Defense SPF 50 on my face and back of hands. This is the powerful gorgeous new sister of my 10 year favorite, Skinceuticals Sport UV Defense SPF 45. Light, but with the same strong physical block, there is no other product like this. I won't go to the beach or into direct sun without this. I applied Skinceuticals Sport UV Defense SPF 45 to my chest and shoulders (this super strong block is essential since I always seem to burn my chest).

I followed with Peter Thomas Roth Continuous Sunscreen Mist SPF 30 light and airy sunscreen on arms and back. Then, the glam block: I sprayed Dermalogica Water Block Solar Spray SPF 30 on my legs for the sexy, hydrated look. This is oil based, has a heavenly citrus scent, and has a bonus of being SPF 30!
This is my summer sun routine and I am sticking to it!

Palm Beach 2: New Go-To Sunscreen

ReVive Skincare sent me the new SPF 45 launching this March. This is my new go to warm weather outdoor sunscreen. I put this on every morning in Palm Beach and zipped out the door to play tennis. Easy application and I felt like I had nothing on. I also loved the firming and hydrating properties. Am addicted.