National Hydration Day is June 23rd!

National Hydration Day is coming up and my skin has been reacting to the change in weather. If yours has been too, here are a few results driven options to try.

Curél Hydra Therapy Wet Skin Moisturizer is here to quench your body’s thirst as it effectively combats dehydrated skin and provides hydration. The wet skin moisturizer is activated by water on freshly-showered skin and penetrates deeply into the skin’s surface to heal dryness for soft, healthy skin you can only imagine. After showering, your pores are open, providing an easy pathway for moisture to absorb into just-showered skin. ($10.99; available at all mass retailers & drug stores nation-wide.)

IMAGE Skincare VITAL C hydrating water burst gives your face that extra boost of hydration that you have been longing for. The water bust is a lightweight transformational gel texture formulated to burst into intense hydration. Upon application it releases a flood of antioxidants, hyaluronic acid, vitamins and anti-aging peptides to provide a youthful, brighter, healthier-looking complexion.The water burst is perfect for dry or dehydrated skin; sensitive or irritated skin; post-treatment use. ($45; IMAGESkincare.com.)

IOPE by AMOREPACIFIC Hydro Serum is a highly-concentrated serum that provides intense moisture to dull, dry skin. The serum is uniquely infused with hyaluronic capsules that burst on contact and penetrate deep into skin to deliver moisture and recharge tired skin. The fast-absorbing serum softens skin while hydrating dry, flaky patches. It is most effective when used after application of a toner in the morning and at night. ($45; Available for in-store purchase at Aritaum.)  

Olympian Beauty: Amorepacific

I know I have been glued to the TV watching the Olympics and yes, I often wonder what makeup is the preferred choice for some of the athletes. Olympians Natalie Coughlin (swimming) and Hope Solo (soccer) love AMOREPACIFIC’s range of Cushion Compacts as they provide them with a variety of waterproof and sweat proof coverage options that protect skin from the sun while also treating it with potent Asian botanicals such as bamboo sap, green tea and purslane.

Coughlin, a self-proclaimed science enthusiast, particularly enjoys all of the R&D that went into the creation of each Cushion and loves that the brand was the originator of the Cushion category. Eliminating the pitfalls of traditional liquid foundation, these convenient compacts are easy to throw into any gym bag and are TSA-approved for the flight to Rio.

Get The Look: Allison Williams

Fashion’s favorite night of the year has finally arrived – the MET Gala. Last night was surely a feast for my eyes as I loved the theme of Manus x Machina. With an arsenal of luxury skincare products from AMOREPACIFIC, celebrity makeup artist Gianpaolo Ceciliato curated a naturally stunning beauty look to complement Girls star Allison Williams’ intricate gown:

"To get the look, I first massaged theAMOREPACIFIC Green Tea Seed Treatment Oil into her skin as a primer before applying makeup, as this gets rid of any imperfections and creates a clean canvas for makeup application. I then applied the AMOREPACIFIC TIME RESPONSE Eye Renewal Creme.

I used the AMOREPACIFIC AGE CORRECTING FOUNDATION CUSHION SPF 25 in shade 104 on the center of her forehead, under her eyes and on her chin, then I used the same product in shade 204 to go all the way around her hairline, on her cheek bones and on her jaw to complete the contour. I then filled out the brows and added a lot of mascara with just a little smudge of eyeliner and a bold lip. Her eye makeup was nothing crazy - this look was more about the skin."

The first brand to bring a cushion compact to market, AMOREPACIFIC’s luxurious new cushion, the AGE CORRECTING FOUNDATION CUSHION SPF 25 instantly primes and perfects with full, long-lasting coverage. Enriched with potent Asian botanicals, this beautiful formula not only creates skin that is flawlessly smooth and soft to the touch, but also nourishes skin with anti-aging ingredients. It’s no wonder Hollywood’s finest turn to AMOREPACIFIC to get red carpet ready.

Dive into Spring: Waterproof Solutions for Both Skin + Hair

With the warmer weather outside, I start using more and more waterproof items to keep all in its proper place!  Here are a few tried and true waterproof products to keep makeup, skincare and your hair as glamorous as you'd like them to be!

Summer rays can add years to your skin and the time has come to Cosmedicine Even The Score. The Even The Score™ Perfected Very Water Resistant Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen for Face will keep up with your active lifestyle while providing a shield of budge-proof protection. Packed with anti-aging properties, SPF 30 and vitamins, you’ll be doing your skin a huge favor this summer by providing it with the nutrients and protection it needs. This high-tech formula has been rigorously tested in extreme conditions for water, heat and humidity resistance. Zero drip, zero irritation to skin and eyes. It’s a win-win.

Price/Availability: $95 (1.35oz) at Cosmedicine.com

 

Milani Stay Put Brow Color

This waterproof pomade features a dual-ended applicator which allows for easy outlining and taming – use the angled brush end to fill in sparse brows with lasting color, and flip to the brush end to effortlessly blend in color and groom for natural looking brows you just can’t achieve with a normal brow pencil.

Create a fierce look for fall – available in 5 shades including Soft Brown, Natural Taupe, Medium Brown, Brunette, and Dark Brown

Price/Availability: $6.99 at CVS Stores nationwide

Introducing the first Waterproof Mascara from Mineral Fusion – this durable formula outlasts a day in the pool, a sweaty workout, and even the most emotional moments. Its innovative hourglass-shaped brush evenly distributes the formula and leaves lashes coated until taken off with makeup remover. This mascara offers all of the benefits of waterproof mascara, but replaces harsh chemicals with lash-nourishing ingredients. Available in three richly-pigmented shades, these mascaras are “eye-deal” for every eye color, yielding flake-free lashes and next-level natural definition.
Price/Availability: $18.99 at MineralFusion.com and Whole Foods Markets nationwide

The originator of the cushion compact, AMOREPACIFIC unveils the Sun Protection Cushion, Broad Spectrum SPF 30+for sheer, weightless sun protection. This very water-resistant compact is the first ever colorless cushion, and is formulated with hydrating bamboo sap to strengthen skin and protect against environmental aggressors. Its fluid-capturing technology transforms the liquid sunscreen into a cushioned texture for a luxurious SPF application experience.
Price/Availability: $40 at Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Sephora and us.amorepacific.com

Invisibobble

Time to say goodbye to kinks, headaches split ends and soaking wet hair ties! This knight in spiral armor puts an end to all problems you`ve had tying up your hair. The magic trick to invisibobble’s® traceless outcome lies in its peculiar telephone cord shape. Wrapped around the hair, the invisibobble® places uneven pressure around the ponytail, allowing it to be held strongly without being too tight. This gives individual hairs more space within the ponytail and leads to a traceless result.

Created with artificial resin, invisibobble® is perfect for outdoor activities and poolside parties as it does not collect moisture. Take a dip and easily remove invisibobble from your wet hair with absolutely no pulling.
$7.95 for three hair rings at Sephora, Ulta, Nordstrom, Urban Outfitters, Top Shop & other fine retailers

Get the coverage lips need with COOLA SPF 30 Mineral Liplux. This Mineral Liplux is Water Resistant up to 40 minutes, and adds a hint of natural color while protecting, nourishing and conditioning your lips. Organic Cupacu Butter and Mongongo Oil offers incredible creaminess that promotes a special softness and smoothness to boost your lip’s natural moisture and help improve the appearance of aging and thinning skin.
Price: $18
Availability: coolasuncare.com