Top 5 Products for Summer

Hey guys! I'm on my way to the beach so I decided to share with you guys my top 5 products for summer.

1. Sunscreen - This is pretty much a given. Sunscreen is a top priority for most people in the summer. I'm 50% Irish but I do tan quite a bit so I use a SPF 15. The key is to find the amount of SPF that is right for you. You also want one that protects again UVA and UVB rays to protect against sin damage and wrinkles.

2. Chapstick - This is another given during the summertime and pretty much anytime of year. In the summer you want one with SPF because, believe me, burnt lips are not fun. Chapstick is important because obviously you don't want dry, cracked lips. My favorite is the Maybelline Baby Lips. They contain SPF 20 which is perfect for summer, they are super moisturizing, and they come in a fun array of colors and scents.

3. Tinted Moisturizer - As most of you know, a tinted moisturizer is like a foundation but with a lighter coverage. Many of them today have some sort of SPF. The one I'm using right now is the Sonia Kashuk Tinted Moisturizer in Linen. Overall, I really like this product. I gives me a light coverage and doesn't look cakey. On top of that it had an SPF 15.

4. Waterproof Concealer - For me, this is a very important step. I have been "blessed" with pretty dark under eye circles. I pretty much look dead without a good concealer. A waterproof one is extra important in the summer. My favorite at the moment is the Makeup Forever Full Cover Concealer. It says waterproof right on the container and it definitely is! It is pretty expensive ($32) but to me, it definitely worth it and you really don't need to much to get a full coverage.

5. Waterproof Mascara - Even though this is number 5, this is definitely on the top of my list. My eyelashes aren't horrible but I really like the look of long, thick lashes. A waterproof one is important because in the summer, at least for me, I don't really have a set schedule. I could be hanging out or I could be going to the beach. For this reason, I prefer to always wear a good waterproof mascara. My personal favorite is the Covergirl Lashblast Volume. It makes my lashes long and volumized, doesn't feel flaky and stays all day.