Beauty

When I’m vacation bound it means packing bikinis, coverups and sandals for sun drenched days and beauty products to protect and keep my glow going day, night and for when I return to “the real world”. Once at my destination you’ll likely find me in the water or on a lounge chair with a big hat on and book in hand. (May I recommend, Tina Fey’s Bossy Pants.)

In the Sun

Sunscreen for face and body with high SPF that avoided the burn, gave me great protection and didn’t cause any skin outbreaks.
Laroche-posay.us, $29

I adore this product, particularly when I know I’ll be spending more time outdoors. It gives me more protection that a tinted moisturizer and my skin has a lovely glow.
Perriconemd.com, $50

Sun Relief

A no-rinse mask that is lightweight and smooth.
Kohgendocosmetics.com, $90

After Sun

A soothing chamomile mist that both my husband and I enjoyed after a day of sunshine and swimming. Cool and refreshing.
Jurlique.com, $21

I turned to this after I washed my face with a gentle cleanser. A nighttime treatment to help resurface and regenerate your skin and repair sun damage while you sleep.
Arcona.com, $42

My producer friend in Florida is always in search of THE perfect makeup that will keep her skin looking fresh and young. With the heat, humidity and brutal sun she doesn’t leave the house without makeup on and it must have SPF and not melt off her face. So while I had seen Hourglass in Sephora and been curious, my friend Leigh couldn’t stop pushing it on me when I visited her in Florida. And now I dig it too.

I like the consistency, the additional benefits of the Hyaluronic and absence of those pesky ingredients like parabens, sulfates and perfumes. The tinted moisturizer, veil makeup and primer are now a part of my cosmetic bag.

Illusion Tinted Moisturizer Oil Free SPF 15, $55
Sephora.com
What it is:
An alternative to liquid foundation with added SPF 15.

What it does:
Ultra-rich and deeply moisturizing, Illusion offers moderate coverage to help even out skintone and create a natural finish. Added Instalift® at 3% lifts and visibly tightens the skin within one hour of application. Hyaluronic Filling Spheres™ at 3% help minimize the appearance of wrinkles while increasing skin’s hydration levels to deliver a healthy, dewy radiance.
What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Synthetic Fragrances
- Synthetic Dyes
- Phthalates

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My Best Beauty Picks

NYX Black Label Compact Powder, $25

Silky Powder with micro-titanium oxide provides a flawless finish. The formulation contains extracts of rosehip, green tea, camelia seed oil and SPF20. This powder is PERFECT! I can’t believe I didn’t lock onto this line of cosmetics sooner. After putting on tinted moisturizer or foundation, I use my kabuki brush to lightly set the powder over my makeup. It’s so light. I put it to the test recently for a full day of being on TV. I barely needed to retouch during a long day of shooting six style segments in three locations.

NYXcosmetics.com

Makeup Forever Kabuki Brush, $39

This Kabuki brush is super soft to the touch and easily sets loose powder over tinted moisturizer or foundation. I bought this over a month ago and just started using it last week. I’m wondering, how I got along without it.

Sephora.com

Korres Zea Mays Powder Blush, $24

I love pink cheeks. I ran out of my favorite pink blush and unfortunately, the brand I had been using no longer makes the color. I spent about half an hour up and down the aisles of Sephora comparing the little crumbs of blush I had left to find this near perfect match from Korres.

Sephora.com

Arcona White Tea Purifying Cleanser, $42

This antioxidant facial cleanser has a permanent place in my shower. Cleans away the sweat and grime from a hike or dance class and removes all traces of makeup.

Arcona.com

St. Ives Naturally Clear Green Tea Scrub, $5.50

This gentle scrub with skin-soothing green tea keeps skin clear and works as a great exfoliant as well. It has become my husband’s favorite. It now sits next to my face wash. I’m a fan of many of the St. Ives products. Gentle, gets the job done and affordable.

CVS.com

THE Dress, and yes I say that often

Tonnes dress in bright blue
DVF.com

A blue dress that looks pops on camera and is ideal for a party.

Shoe

Crocband Flat
Crocs.com

These look old school preppy when you slip them on. These are everyday, walk the dogs or head to pilates shoes. Everyone is always surprised when they find out they are cute Crocs.

Top

J. Crew’s Perfect Stripe Boat Neck Tee
TheFind.com

LOVE, love this tee! It seems to work perfectly with a patterned skirt, wide leg jeans or under a fitted jacket. I purchased a second one.

Body

Smoothing Body Refiner from Nude
NudeSkinCare.com

There’s no cure for cellulite, but this lotion helps with giving an appearance of smoothing the skin which in turn up the self confidence quotient.

Face

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer
Sephora.com

This is my daily go to, must have product. The shades are spot on matches and offer the ideal faux glow of sun kissed skin while protecting you with an spf 20.

Face

Prevage Face Advanced Anti-Aging Serum
ElizabethArden.com

I’ve been hooked on the benefits of Idebenone since Prevage first was offered in my dermatologist’s office. I put in on at night before I add my night time moisturizer and in the morning after splashing my face with water, I look more refreshed.