When it’s over 95 degrees outside, I usually just skip wearing makeup.
In July, the weather was a bit out of control (hitting 80s by 7am), which is why I haven’t been wearing a whole lot of makeup. It doesn’t matter how much weather-proofing I do, wearing oil-free and water-resistant formulas, I know that at some point during the day, I’ll feel like my makeup is melting off.
This is also why there aren’t too many makeup products included in this month’s Lovin’ Lately. When I did wear makeup, I reached for two of my newest eye palettes: Tom Ford Nude Dip and ABH Modern Renaissance. I find both so easy to work with and both are quite versatile. Nude Dip might just be my favorite high-end purchase of all times. Most of the time, I just feel like the eyeshadows just blend themselves.
L’Oreal’s True Match is a fantastic drugstore foundation, although it might not be ideal to use during summer if you have very oily skin. I love it for being an almost perfect match to my skin tone and the natural finish it gives. My summer favorite is the oil-free and water-resistant Mat Velvet + from MUFE, but you probably already knew that.
Moving on to skincare, I’m on my second bottle of Pur-lisse Blue Lotus Brightening Serum* and my skin is loving this stuff. I really like the packaging, the formula and the fact that with regular use, my skin does look brighter. I still have some scarring from acne and this definitely isn’t a miracle worker, but it does help.
Now, the MVP of this month’s Lovin’ Lately has to be MD Solar Sciences Mineral Crème SPF 50Broad Spectrum UVA-UVB Sunscreen* that was sent to me a few weeks ago. As you guys know I’m still on my acne treatment which includes antibiotics, Tazorac, Retin-A Micro and Acanya. All of this leaves my skin very irritated, dry and sensitive. At my last visit at my dermatologist’s office I told my doctor that my skin feels like it’s on fire when I use sunscreen (I use several different ones I trusted for years, never had a problem with sensitivity before). She recommended this one from Avène. It’s a face and body, light, mineral sunscreen lotion and while I love using it on my body, it’s just way too heavy for my face, it irritated it and left a lot of that white, sunscreen residue on my skin. Few weeks later I tried the MD Solar Sciences Mineral Crème and it’s probably one of my favorite products that’s ever been sent to me. It feels so incredibly smooth, doesn’t irritate or burn my skin and the finish is completely matte, which I love. It also works very well under makeup and doesn’t break me out. I’ve never heard of MD Solar Sciences before, so I was really surprised at how much I loved it.
If there’s one type of product I can’t live without during Summer, it’s face mists. I rotate between about 8-10 of them. Avène Thermal Spring Water has been a favorite for many, many years and I always carry it with me in my bag. Now, that my skin is hypersensitive, I use it several times a day. Right after I wash my skin it usually feels very dry and tight because of my meds, and this mist just brings instant relief.
Another gem that I found at Marshall’s few weeks ago is the Cucumber Water Hydrating Face Mist from Pealressence. I actually first thought that it was a Herbivore product because, hello, the packaging is almost identical??? Pearlessence is another brand I haven’t really heard of before, but looking at the ingredients of this mist, I realized that it’s a very good product. It actually does contain cucumber water (it’s listed as a second ingredient) it also has aloe juice, coconut water, rose extract and witch hazel. It does contain a little fragrance, but it doesn’t irritate my skin at all. I’ve looked all the place but only found one place that sells it online.
Now, you probably know just how crazy I am about candles. Other than some fancy candles like Jo Malone, Diptyque and Balenciaga, I also have a few favorites I always pick up at Home Goods or TJMaxx (although I did find my favorite Balenciaga candle there once, too!). My favorites are Scentsational candles, Village Candle in Black Bamboo, and as of few months ago, this Wild Honey Nectar for DW Homes. I am on my 5th one and I can’t tell you just how much I love this scent. I’ve tried a few different scents form DW Homes, but none compare to Wild Honey Nectar. It has such a unique scent and the throw is quite strong. If I burn this in the kitchen, I can smell it all the way downstairs in my laundry room. At the same time though, it’s not too overpowering and will not give you a headache. If you’re ever at Home Goods or TJMaxx and see this candle, get it!
What have you been loving lately?
44 Comments
Aleksandra // bunniesaremagic
August 3, 2016 at 8:43 amBamboo candle? I am in.
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
August 8, 2016 at 4:40 pm:)
Sheridan Grady
August 3, 2016 at 9:01 amThe cucumber water face mist sounds so great and I loveeee the packaging! x
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Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
August 8, 2016 at 4:40 pmYes, it’s lovely!
Amanda Elizabeth
August 3, 2016 at 9:06 amI always love your product updates because there are so many brands that are new to me!
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
August 8, 2016 at 4:40 pmThanks Amanda!
Paulina
August 3, 2016 at 9:29 amI love your photos! You’re boss :)
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
August 8, 2016 at 4:41 pmAww thanks Paulina!
Natasha Todd
August 3, 2016 at 10:01 amWow that cucumber water looks great, I need to try this! I like the idea of anything cucumber and aloe vera based! x
Tash | natashatodd.blogspot.co.uk
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
August 8, 2016 at 4:41 pmIt’s really nice.
Sarah
August 3, 2016 at 11:04 amI found my favourite candle at Home Sense (pretty much the Canadian version of Home Goods) and it’s a DW Home candle as well! I have actually tried a few of their candles and have liked most of them, but my absolute favourite is the Sandalwood Myrrh – it’s wonderful.
Sarah
Sweet Spontaneity
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
August 8, 2016 at 4:47 pmWill have try and find that one, sounds lovely!
Hannah McDonnell
August 3, 2016 at 12:28 pmI am really intrigued by the cucumber mist! I like how good the ingredients are! Great picks!
Hannah
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Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
August 8, 2016 at 4:47 pmIt’s pretty awesome!
Kate
August 3, 2016 at 12:40 pmThe more I see that ABH palette, the more I lust after it! It’s those incredible pinky shades! x
Kate Louise Blogs
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
August 8, 2016 at 4:47 pmIt’s gorgeous!
Jennifer Frank
August 3, 2016 at 1:01 pmThat cucumber mist sounds amazing and I love the shades in the modern renaissance palette. I need to buy!
Jen / Velvet Spring x
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
August 8, 2016 at 4:49 pmLove that mist!
Millie Robinson
August 3, 2016 at 1:31 pmThe Anastasia palette is so stunning, love all the shades!! x
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Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
August 8, 2016 at 4:49 pmShe’s a beauty! :)
Emily
August 3, 2016 at 2:28 pmThe Anastasia palette looks so amazing always! I really need to pick that one up. So many colours that I love. I totallyyyy thought that little bottle was an Herbivore bottle too! Talk about identical packaging. Makes me think one copied the other? Though it is a pretty basic bottle and font. Lovely picks!
-Emily http://www.coatandcoffee.com
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
August 8, 2016 at 4:50 pmRight? I thought the same exact thing when I saw it, it looks pretty much identical. I does have wonderful ingredients!
Katie S.
August 3, 2016 at 5:15 pmThat cucumber face mist sounds like HEAVEN!!! That might not be a bad thing to keep in a purse for when you feel like your face is falling off! I’m going to have to take a run to Marshall’s and see what I can find. And YES to Homegoods candles!! I used to ALWAYS buy mine from Bath & Body Works but they’re too expensive for how long they last. I have an oceany-type one that I got there that I LOVE, and I also love buying candles for the containers there! They always have the coolest-looking candles.
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
August 8, 2016 at 4:51 pmI always leave Homegoods Marshalls or TJMaxx with a bunch of candles haha! Love that I can get some of my favorites for half the price!
Dagmara Klich
August 3, 2016 at 5:42 pmThe Cucumber Mist and Facial Sunscreen sound so nice! The Avene Thermal Water is one of my favourites as well, it so soothing and I always use it after washing my face to calm my skin down after splashing it with tap water. x
Mummy’s Beauty Corner
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
August 8, 2016 at 4:51 pmOMG that sunscreen is SO good! Probably one of my favorite sunscreen products I’ve tried.
Samileen
August 3, 2016 at 5:58 pmPretty amazing things. Love the sound of cucumber mist. Finally ordered my Anastasia palette, I hope it get it soon. It’s stunning
Sam || Beautydetour
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
August 8, 2016 at 4:52 pmI’m sure you’ll love that palette!
The Sunday Mode
August 3, 2016 at 9:18 pmThat ABH palette is seeming more and more appealing to me…lately I’ve been loving just wearing eyeshadows again. I was in a funk a while back when I couldn’t be bothered wearing anything on my eyes and now I just want to pack on all the shadows, haha
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Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
August 8, 2016 at 4:52 pmI think I’ll get even more use out of it during cooler months!
Nicole Merza
August 4, 2016 at 12:10 amLovely picks! I’ve been loving the Modern Renaissance palette too. It’s such a pretty palette. I thought Pearlessence mist was by Herbivore as well, haha! It sounds really good though. :)
Nicole | In The Life of NM
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
August 8, 2016 at 4:52 pmYes, love it too!
Ela BellaWorld
August 4, 2016 at 6:07 amWhen it is boiling hot outside, the last thing I’d think of is putting makeup on! My July went almost makeup free/minimal makeup. Avene thermal water is one of my favourite as well, I love how refreshing it is. How gorgeous ABH palette looks…
Ela BellaWorld
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
August 8, 2016 at 4:53 pmOh yes that thermal water is so refreshing!!
Beautylymin
August 4, 2016 at 7:53 amI love the sound of that Cucumber Face Mist! I would love a Tom Ford quad! Great picks! xx
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Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
August 8, 2016 at 4:53 pmThank you!
Danielle Beautyblog
August 4, 2016 at 2:37 pmThe cucumber mist looks and sounds gorgeous!
Danielle’s Beauty Blog
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
August 8, 2016 at 4:53 pmIt’s amazing!
Breanna Marie
August 4, 2016 at 7:55 pmFYI I sometimes find those DW Homes candles at Marshall’s for a bit less! I love them too!
https://bybreannamarie.com/
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
August 4, 2016 at 9:07 pmHaha yes that’s where I get them (or HomeGoods) ;)
Caked To The Nines
August 5, 2016 at 12:23 amOmg I thought that was Herbivore Botanicals haha!! It sounds divine! I need to try that sunscreen! I love mineral sunscreens and am always on the hunt for finding a better one.
xx
Nida | Caked To The Nines
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
August 8, 2016 at 4:53 pmRight? The packaging is almost identical.
steff @ brighterdarling.com
August 9, 2016 at 11:18 amI have been slacking on my candle-burning game and you’ve reminded me how nice they can make the home feel. ….::goes to light all the candles now:: Great roundup!
Nazlıgül
August 12, 2016 at 4:06 amI agree with you. When it becomes hotter day by day, my enthusiasm to makeup is getting over. Yet, I loved the new product Pure Beauty launched, blur cream by Pink. Its coverage is outstanding and texture is very light. You may wanna try! I will publish a post about it very soon:)
Kisses,
Nazlıgül | on my own way
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