If you have festive plans for the 4th of July, that may also include some include adventurous outdoor excursions, then here are a few fun drugstore finds that you might want to take with you on your adventure. I thought that bright cheery colors and delightful scents would be a fun way to enhance the festive day– whether you are watching the fireworks on the beach with friends, or from your neighbors roof-deck.
1) Mia Flashion Flowers Lighted Flower Headband ($19.99 from Target and Mia Beauty): Perfect for a festival, concert, or any outdoor events. These Flashion Flower™wildflowers will take your outfit to a new level. Simply press the leaf to switch between the four light settings. Each headband has a replaceable battery and a special adjustable strap for a comfortable fit.
These are super fun festival-ready Boho-Chic floral garland headbands that actually light up. Once the sun sets and the fireworks begin– just press the leaf and choose your setting, and your floral tiara will be beautifully illuminated.
2) Streekers Wild Weekend Hair Color ($12.99 from Amazon and Colormetrics): The 4th of July is the perfect occasion to adorn your tresses with fun temporary colors, and STREEKERS Wild Weekend Hair Color is a great choice.
STREEKERS is true temporary hair color with a difference. Instant. Liquid. Washes out when you want it out. Not a mascara, not a crayon, not a paint. But a cool new hair color that uses innovative technology. In 8 vibrant colors: pink, blue, ultra violet, red, green, yellow, orange, purple.
STREEKERS is a stroke of genius at a moment's notice. It's so easy to apply with a sleek, sponge-tip applicator that ensures perfect coverage and control. Streekers can be used over mousse, styling gel or wax and followed by hair spray. Best of all, you can brush your hair after Streekers dries. It won't flake off (unlike other bright temporary hair colors). Your hair will be soft and the color will remain vibrant. STREEKERS shades are vivid on blondes and blonde streaks and show as subtle highlights on darker hair.
3) Maybelline Baby Lips Lip Balm ($4.49 at ULTA): Baby Lips come in a wide range of shades, and they even have some that contain an SPF. They are buttery smooth and very hydrating, and are perfect to toss in your bag on the 4th of July.
Clinically proven to make lips 82% visibly less dry, 94% less rough, 77% more supple, and 77% better looking after just four weeks of use! It's clinical care for baby soft lips.
4) SolScents Sunscreens (Reviewed here): These sunscreens come in a wonderful array of scents and sun protection factors, and they moisturize the skin. The company has a deep philanthropic mission, and their seven scented sunscreens correspond to seven different causes to which they donate a percentage of the proceeds from every sale.
SolScents SPF50 Flower Blast Spray (6 oz. for $9.99 from Target) SPF 50 body spray intoxicates your senses with floral notes of Jasmine and Cattleya Orchids as they bloom into a feminine bouquet with an opulent background of creamy musky undertones.
SolScents SPF30 Deep Love Lotion (8 oz. for $9.99 from Target) Swim in an ocean of love when Sugared Plums and Freesia collide to create a passionate aroma with this SPF 30 lotion.
5) Body Fantasies Body Sprays($5.98 for 8 oz. from Amazon): I also chose some affordable fragrances since a long day of playing, means you may like a little fragrant pick-me-up (since long days out in the sun at events can feel a bit like camping…). These light and fresh body sprays are super affordable so you won't mind sharing them with your friends– just pop your favorite scent in your bag.
6) Ban Total Refresh Cooling Body Cloths ($3.79 for 10 cloths from Amazon): Lightly-fragranced cloths cool skin on contact as they wipe away sweat for long-lasting freshness. Feel energized with a cool silky touch and light citrus scent. Gently wipe the soft, durable cloth on any part of your body - around your neck, chest or under arms - and enjoy cool, instant freshness.
Not only do these smell great, but they also feel wonderfully cooling against the skin, and they are perfect to toss in your beach bag.
What fun drugstore beauty finds will be making it into your bag on the 4th of July?
Now that summer is here, it's time to stock up on sunscreen before heading outdoors to enjoy the beautiful weather. While people seem to have become far better about using sunscreen, diligent reapplication every 2 hours seems to be our collective downfall. I realize that some of you are exceedingly vigilant about reapplication, but many of us forget. The latest sunscreens that I have been testing make it a little easier to remember because in addition to being moisturizing, SolScents made their sunscreens beautifully scented. They feel and smell so good on the skin that you are less apt to forget to reapply them. Furthermore, SolScents has a philanthropic mission built into the very fabric of their company, and a portion of their proceeds are contributed to numerous important causes. Choose your scent, choose your cause!
SolScents®, the Next Generation Sun Care that smells good, feels good and does good, has established multiple donor affiliate agreements with selected non-for-profit institutions as part of its philanthropic mission to support seven relevant causes that affect many lives on a global scale. SolScents contributes 2.5% of its global proceeds to: Hunger Awareness, Hope for Education, Environmental Protection, Bullying Awareness, No Animal Cruelty, Breast Cancer Awareness, and Heart Disease Prevention, with each scent and color supporting a particular cause.
1) SolScents Flower Blast Continuous Spray SPF 50 ($9.99-$12.95 for 6 oz. from SolScents and Target): This is a fast drying high SPF sunscreen that miraculously moisturizes the skin while protecting it. It has a warm musky floral scent that smells delicious. As the scent wears away one is reminded that it's about time to reapply it.
According to SolScents,
Intoxicate your senses with floral notes of Jasmine and Cattleya Orchids as they bloom into a feminine bouquet with an opulent background of creamy musky undertones. Flower Blast (Pink): One in eight women is diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death among women. At SolScents®, they have partnered with the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Through purchasing the Flower Blast sunscreens, a portion helps create awareness for early detection of the disease, as well as to help find research to find a cure.
Features:
Broad Spectrum SPF 50
Skin-nourishing Antioxidant (Vitamin E)
Lightly Scented (Flower Blast, Deep Love)
Non-greasy, Instant Drying Formula
Not Tested on Animals
Made in the USA
A portion of the proceeds go to supporting Breast Cancer Awareness
2) Solscents Deep Love Continuous Spray SPF30 ($9.99-$12.95 for 6 oz. from SolScents and Target): This is a fast drying high SPF sunscreen that moisturizes the skin while protecting it. It has a warm fruity floral scent that smells absolutely delicious.
According to SolScents,
Swim in an ocean of love when Sugared Plums and Freesia collide to create a passionate aroma. Deep Love (Blue): One huge issue in society today that is often looked over is the problem of bullying in schools and in communities. SolScents® has partnered with PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center to increase awareness of how prevalent bullying and cyber bulling truly is. When customers buy one of the Deep Love sunscreens, a portion of the purchase helps the PACER’s Center in creating a safe environment for all children.
Features:
Broad Spectrum SPF 30
Skin-nourishing Antioxidant (Vitamin E)
Lightly Scented (Flower Blast, Deep Love)
Non-greasy, Instant Drying Formula
Not Tested on Animals
Made in the USA
A portion of the proceeds go to supporting Bullying Awareness
3) SolScents Vanilla Silk Sunscreen Lotion SPF 15 ($12.95 for 8 oz. from SolScents, Drugstore.com, Dermstore, Amazon and Walgreens): The light musky vanilla scent is soft, warm and not too sweet. It sinks in immediately and moisturizes while protecting the skin. If, however, you are going to be in the sun for any length of time I would recommend using one of their higher SPF sunscreens instead.
According to SolScents,
Let the wind unwrap a silky veil of Caramel Vanilla laced with the undertone of sexy Musk. Vanilla Silk (Orange): According to Feeding America, a critical component of a high quality of life is good health, which starts with healthy eating. When SolScents® Vanilla Silk sunscreen is purchased, a portion helps Feeding South Florida to put meals on the table for individuals in the community struggling with food insecurity.
Features:
Broad Spectrum SPF 15
Features skin-nourishing antioxidants
Water resistant (80 minutes)
Not tested on animals
Made in the USA
A portion of the proceeds go to supporting Hunger Awareness
Active Ingredients: Avobenzone 2%, Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene 1.85%
4) SolScents Angelica Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 ($12.95 for 8 oz. from SolScents, Drugstore.com, Dermstore and Walgreens): The fruity-floral scent is fresh and delightfully light and summery. The consistency is more of a liquid than a lotion, so one must be careful not to pour too much out at once. It sinks in quickly and leaves skin nicely hydrated.
According to SolScents,
Feel angel-beautiful in a sensual combination of Pomegranate, apple blossom, peach and ylang-ylang. Angelica (Purple): SolScents® supports the Humane Society of Greater Miami where over 300 homeless dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens each day are given a second chance by providing tender care for as long as it takes to find them a loving home. With the purchase of the Angelica sunscreens, a portion of the money goes toward these fighters of animal justice.
Features:
Broad Spectrum SPF 30
Features skin-nourishing antioxidants
Water resistant (80 minutes)
Not tested on animals
Made in the USA
A portion of the proceeds go to supporting No Animal Cruelty
5) SolScents Cucumber Melon Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 ($12.95 for 8 oz. from SolScents, Drugstore.com, Dermstore, Amazon and Walgreens): This scent just screams summer! It is the most refreshing blend of cucumber and melon that makes me feel like I am on vacation at the beach. It has a thin watery consistency, like the Angelica SPF, and should be poured carefully so as not to dispense too much product at once. It sinks into the skin quickly, and it is nourishing and hydrating.
According to SolScents,
Unwind and unravel as this refreshing scent of Cucumber coupled with soothing notes of Sweet Cantaloupe showers you with delicacy. Cucumber-Melon (Green): SolScents® seeks to protect the skin from the harmful rays of sun, but also to protect the planet from harmful emissions. With proceeds from their Cucumber Melon sunscreens, SolScents® supports The Nature Conservancy to help conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends.
Features:
Broad Spectrum SPF 30
Features skin-nourishing antioxidants
Water resistant (80 minutes)
Not tested on animals
Made in the USA
A portion of the proceeds go to supporting Environmental Protection
Active Ingredients: Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 7.5%, Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene 2.75% and Oxybenzone 2%.
Overall Assessment: Nice sunscreens that smell great while moisturizing and protecting the skin. A worthy philanthropic mission is at the very core of this company, and a social conscience aimed at making the world a better place is definitely worth supporting.
