Tip #1 Hydration is key

Let's shake things up with a lightweight, water-based moisturizer that offers lots of hydration without feeling heavy or greasy. With that in mind, look for these key ingredients: hyaluronic acid, aloe vera, and cucumber extract. They ramp up moisture levels and soothe skin, which is often needed after a day in the sun. Also consider adding a hydrating facial mist, which provides a quick and easy burst of freshness and moisture throughout the summer days.

Hydrating Products

• Mary Kay Timewise Moisture Renewing Gel Mask: this lightweight, water-based gel mask increases moisture levels and soothes the skin, thanks to hyaluronic acid and botanical extracts.

• Tatcha The Water Cream: a gel-based moisturizer that delivers intense hydration with Japanese botanicals. An Allure magazine "Reader's Choice Hall of Fame" 3 time winner!

• Clinique Moisture Surge Face Spray Thirsty Skin Relief: refreshing, oil-free face spray that quickly replenishes skin's moisture level with a fine mist.

Hydrating Products come in a variety of forms:

be on the look-out for gel moisturizers; gel masks in a tube or jar; after-sun gels; hydrating patches; sheet masks; face sprays. 

Tip #2 Protect your skin from UV rays

Shake things up with this upgrade to your SPF game. Be sure you are using sunscreen with an SPF 30 or higher. Look for lightweight, non-comedogenic formulas that offer both UVA and UVB protection. Apply sunscreen generously to your face, neck, chest, and any exposed areas. And remember to reapply every two hours if you're spending an extended time outdoors, have gone swimming, or been sweating excessively.

• La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-in Sunscreen Milk SPF 60: this milk formula provides broad-spectrum protection with a fast-absorbing, non-greasy texture. Recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation.

• CeraVe Facial Moisturizing Lotion with SPF 30: an affordable option combining hydration and sun protection.

• Mary Kay Timewise 3D Day Cream SPF 30 combination to oily formula: this nongreasy, quick-absorbing cream helps delay visible signs of skin aging while delivering broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection.

Remember this!

Daily skincare products that offer SPF are great, but we don't reapply them every 2 hours, so they are not enough protection for extended time in the sun! Check out the sunscreens below to find something you can reapply throughout the day!

20 Best Sunscreens for your Face according to Dermatologists, Glamour magazine, May 17, 2023.

Tip #3 Lighten up your makeup

For a simple, natural look in the summer, select lightweight makeup products as a way of shaking up your look. For example, swap heavy foundations for tinted moisturizers or BB or CC creams with SPF protection. Also add a touch of cream blush to the apples of your cheeks for a fresh, youthful glow. And with that, you have a quick and easy summer look!

Watch me apply a cream cheek and lip color HERE.

Awesome BB & CC Creams

• Mary Kay CC Cream Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 15: this CC cream combines lightweight coverage, hydration, and sun protection.

• It Cosmetics CC+ Nude Glow Lightweight Foundation + Glow Serum with SPF 40: this lightweight, fluid skin tint provides buildable medium coverage—perfect for achieving that no-makeup makeup look.

• Maybelline Dream Fresh BB Cream: a very affordable option that provides sheer coverage, hydration, and a radiant glow.

Tip #4 Switch up your cleanser

Shake up your skincare routine in warmer months by trying a gentle, foaming cleanser. Look for cleansers enriched with antioxidants like green tea or vitamin C. In addition to a foaming cleanser, you may want to add a mild weekly exfoliant to gently remove dead skin cells.

Cleanser & Exfoliator options

• Cetaphil Gentle Foaming Cleanser: a drugstore favorite that will not overly dry your skin.

• Mary Kay Botanical Effects Cleansing Gel: effectively cleanses skin without drying thanks to botanical extracts like dragon fruit and aloe.

• Clinical Solutions PHA + AHA Resurfacer: Two hydroxy acids accelerate your skin’s natural exfoliation process.

Tip #5 Don't neglect your eye area

Another switch up? Extra attention to your eyes! Use a lightweight, hydrating eye cream that reduces puffiness and the appearance of fine lines. Ingredients like caffeine and hyaluronic acid help de-puff and hydrate the under-eye area. Another suggestion for protecting your eyes from UV rays is to wear large sunglasses and a wide-brimmed hat when in direct sun.

• Origins GinZing Refreshing Eye Cream: this eye cream features coffee bean extract and ginseng to awaken tired eyes, reduce puffiness, and brighten the under-eye area.

• Mary Kay TimeWise Age Minimize 3D Eye Cream: a lightweight, hydrating eye cream that contains nourishing botanical extracts and peptides to help minimize signs of aging and keep the under-eye area hydrated and refreshed.

• CeraVe Eye Repair Cream: this fragrance-free eye cream is enriched with ceramides and hyaluronic acid to moisturize and improve the appearance of dark circles and puffiness.

Wrap Up

In conclusion, the summer months call for some shifts in our skincare routine. By shaking a few things up we can take great care of our skin throughout this warm, sunny season. Remember to moisturize your skin and protect it from the sun. In addition, you can also take this opportunity to enjoy a sheer, natural makeup look. Likewise, you may want to try a gentle foaming cleanser to switch things up a bit. And always pay special attention to your eyes no matter what time of year it is.

That being said, enjoy your summer with confidence and healthy, glowing skin!