6 Perfect Purple Eyeliner Pencils

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A longtime reader emailed me to ask if I could do a post featuring my favorite purple eyeliner pencils, and given that this is my all-time favorite color, I was happy to oblige! 

I have always worn eyeliner pencils, and if I had to choose between a good eyeliner pencil and a good eyeshadow, I would always choose the former. Here are the 6 purple eyeliner pencils that I am currently wearing, and loving:

Lancôme Le Stylo Waterproof Long-Wearing Eyeliner Pencil in Prune ($28.00 for 0.01 oz. from Lancôme and Neiman Marcus): This is a very long-wearing waterproof and transfer-proof formula that never tugs or pulls the skin, and it lasts all day on me without any smearing or fading. There is a smudger sponge on one end of the pencil that works beautifully in its ability to soften the line or enhance a smoky eye. I like to use it quickly because I have found that once the liner sets it really doesn't budge. The fine point offers precision foolproof application, and the creamy formula is very easy to work with. Prune is a magical mid-tone twinkling purple.

Lancôme Drama Liqui-Pencil Waterproof Gel Eyeliner in Purple Cabaret ($25.00 for 12g. from Lancôme, Sephora, Ulta, Macy's, Bloomingdale's and Saks Fifth Avenue): This might just be my favorite formula from Lancôme's amazing lineup of liners. Purple Cabaret is described as a metallic plum, and it is just gorgeous! This beauty is soft and creamy, it is ultra pigmented in a single pass, and it glides across the skin effortlessly without any tugging or pulling, and once they set they don't budge until you remove them at the end of the day. I don't often wear liners in my waterline, but when I do, I tend to only use matte liners instead of glitter or metallic finishes. 

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencilin in Rockstar and Empire ($25.00 for 0.04 oz. from Sephora, Nordstrom, Macy's, Ulta and Urban Decay): These liners glide across the skin and deposit color effortlessly, and once they set they don't budge. Rockstar and Empire are stunning, and ultra-flattering, eggplant purple shades that offer buildable coverage, and that are fuss-free to use. They do require sharpening.

Rockstar: is described as the darkest eggplant shimmer.

Empire: is described as a dark eggplant matte.

Victoria Beckham Beauty Satin Kajal Liner in Fig ($34.00 each from Victoria Beckham Beauty, Nordstrom, bluemercury, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman): Victoria Beckham Beauty is a cruelty-free brand, and the liners are infused with Vitamin E, hydrating pro-vitamin B5, and calming chamomile. They are quite kind and gentle to sensitive eyes like mine, and they can also be used on the waterline and for tight-lining. The colors are spectacularly beautiful independently, but they can also be blended to soften or intensify the lighter and darker shades, respectively. Fig is a rich matte aubergine, and it is a real showstopper.

Charlotte Tilbury Rock 'n' Kohl Eyeliner Pencil in Velvet Violet ($29.00 for 10g. from Charlotte Tilbury, Sephora, Nordstrom, Bloomingdale's, Beautylish, Selfridges, Cult Beauty and John Lewis): This wonderful formula is so creamy to the touch and easy to blend, and it glides across the skin without any tugging or pulling, and it deposits color evenly and effortlessly. It allows you to create a very clean crisp line, but gives you enough time before setting to make a smoky smudged line as well. Once it does set, it is completely budge-proof, and lasts on me all day long, and without a primer. I do not experience any transfer, smudging or fading, but I do not have very oily eyelids, and your wear-time may vary if you do. Velvet Violet is a stunning violet with depth. It photographed rather dark, but it is a gorgeous deeper violet that morphs in the sunlight.

All photographs taken outside under the winter sun.

Overall Assessment: These are my 5 go-to perfect purple eyeliner pencils. Do you have any favorite go-to purple eyeliner pencils that you reach for all of the time?

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Urban Decay Rockstar and Empire are the Perfect Pure Purple Paradise

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Purple has been my very favorite color for my entire life, and as a teenager I made the discovery that my favorite color also was incredibly flattering when juxtaposed with my hazel eyes. Therefore, I have always sought wonderful purple eye pencils and shadows to line my eyes, and Urban Decay definitely delivers with Empire and Rockstar.

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencils glide across the skin and deposit color effortlessly, and once they set they don't budge. Rockstar and Empire are stunning, and ultra-flattering, eggplant purple shades that offer buildable coverage, and that are fuss-free to use. They do require sharpening.

Rockstar: is described as the darkest eggplant shimmer

Empire: is described as a dark eggplant matte

According to Urban Decay,

An award-winning eyeliner pencil with a waterproof formula that glides on smooth, delivering vibrant color. This creamy, richly pigmented eyeliner doesn't drag or skip when it's applied, and it stays soft for blending before drying to a long-lasting finish that won't budge.

Ingredients: Cyclopentasiloxane, Isododecane, Synthetic Wax, Polybutene, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil, Ceresin, Ozokerite, Cera Microcristallina (Microcrystalline Wax/Cire Microcristalline), Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Phenoxyethanol. [+/- (May Contain/Peut contenir): CI 77491/77499 (Iron Oxides), CI 77019 (Mica), CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), CI 75470 (Carmine), CI 77510 (Ferric Ferrocyanide)].

Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Rockstar is a finely milled shadow, with a sumptuous velvety texture, that glides across the skin and deposits buildable color effortlessly. This pigmented formula is crease-proof, has no fallout and it such a treat to use. I like to use it on my lids, but most often smudge it into my lash line on top of my liner to create more intensity and depth.

Rockstar is a deep aubergine shimmer.

According to Urban Decay,

The secret to the new formula is our Pigment Infusion System™, a vehicle for color that holds tightly to pigment and gives the formula its glide. The proprietary blend of ingredients allows color to weave itself through the Eyeshadow formula. What does all that mean? Insane payout. Color that stays on your lids. Sparkle that doesn’t fall. And a velvety, suede-like smoothness and blendability. 

This amazing technology works for every shade and finish. Have you ever had trouble blending a black or purple shade? How about a matte? Every Urban Decay shade goes on silky, blends easily and stays put.

THE FORMULA

• Soft, amazingly velvety texture

• Rich, dense and decadent color

• Smooth, uniform pigment distribution and blendability

• Long-lasting, crease-free wear

Ingredients: Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Talc, Zinc Stearate, PTFE, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbic Acid. May Contain: CI 77019 (Mica), CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), CI 77499 (Iron Oxides), CI 75470 (Carmine), CI 77510 (Ferric Ferrocyanide).

Overall Assessment: Rockstar and Empire are the Perfect Pure Purple Paradise!

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencils $25.00 for 0.04 oz. from Sephora, Nordstrom, Macy's, Ulta and Urban Decay. 

Urban Decay Eyeshadow $22.00 for 0.05 oz. from Sephora, Nordstrom, Macy's, Ulta and Urban Decay.

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Urban Decay Naked2 Palette is 50% Off at Nordstrom!

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Urban Decay fans, Nordstrom is having a 50% Off sale on the Urban Decay Naked2 Palette (Sale Price $27.00, Regularly $54.00). If you have been wanting this palette, then this is the perfect time to pick it up for such a reasonable price.

 According to Urban Decay,

Urban Decay Naked2 Palette is filled with luminous eyeshadow shades with finishes ranging from shimmer to sparkle to the smoothest mattes imaginable. The 12 never-boring taupe-hued neutrals help you expand your Naked range to create even more sultry neutral looks, smoky dramatic looks and everything in-between. It includes a professional-quality, cruelty-free double-ended shadow/blending brush. The case has an art-school inspired look with a hinged lid colored in taupe metal with embossed chocolate brown artwork. It’s smooth, modern and cool to the touch.

Urban Decay is:
Cruelty-Free
Paraben-Free
Made in the USA.

Shades include (0.05 oz. each):
- Foxy (cream bisque matte)
- Half Baked (golden bronze shimmer)
- Bootycall (cork shimmer)
- Chopper (copper shimmer with silver micro-glitter)
- Tease (creamy pale-brown matte)
- Snakebite (dark-bronze shimmer)
- Suspect (pale golden beige shimmer)
- Pistol (light grayish-brown shimmer)
- Verve (oyster shimmer)
- YDK (cool bronze shimmer)
- Busted (deep brown shimmer)
- Blackout (blackest black matte)

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Lip Pencil in Double Team | The Perfect Pink for Summer #UrbanDecay

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While there are so many lip pencils on the market, from which to choose, there are few that I love as much as Urban Decay's 24/7 Glide-On Lip Pencils. I have several colors, and recently added Double Team to my collection, and I couldn't be happier with it.

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Lip Pencils glide across the lips effortlessly, and they never pull or tug the skin. They deposit color evenly, they deliver impressive pigmentation, and they are creamy-dreamy to use. Furthermore, they are remarkably long-wearing, waterproof and non-drying– even for lips that are prone to chapping. They never migrate, pool, flake or feel dry or cakey. They are enriched with Vitamin E, Jojoba Seed Oil and Cottonseed Oil– which accounts for their emollience, and yet these smooth and creamy lip pencils stay put once applied to the lips. 

Double Team, which is described as a pale pink with blue undertone, is the perfect cheery pink for the summer. It can be used to outline the lips, and therefore it increases the wear-time of your lipsticks and lip glosses, but it can also be used to fill in the entirety of the lips as well.

According to Urban Decay,

Get primed and ready for action. Our long-lasting, waterproof liner glides on smoothly to prime AND define—for long-lasting lip color and clean lines. Smooch. Pout. Smack. Nibble. Lick. 24/7 stays put through everything (yes, EVERYTHING) you do. When you use our liner to fill in your lips completely, it primes them for lipstick or gloss, grabbing on to color to help it last. 

Part of the 24/7 family, our long-lasting, waterproof formula glides on smoothly, stays creamy and defines your lips with gorgeous color. And unlike a lot of waterproof pencils (we won’t name names), 24/7 never feels dry or cakey. Moisturizing vitamin E, jojoba oil and cottonseed oil nourish your lips every time you reapply. And shade-matched barrels make it easy to find the exact color you need (no matter how crammed your bag is).

 Urban Decay is 100% Cruelty-Free.

Pro Tips from Urban Decay: For ultra long wear, first line the outside of lips with 24/7 Glide-On Lip Pencil in Ozone (our clear shade) to fill in any fine lines and prevent feathering. Next, fill in lips completely with 24/7 Glide-On Lip Pencil in a shade that matches the Revolution Lipstick shade you'll be using. This will define lips, intensify color and provide even longer wear."

Ingredients: Cyclopentasiloxane, Polybutene, Synthetic Wax, Isododecane, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil, Ceresin, Ozokerite, Cera Microcristallina (Microcrystalline Wax/Cire Microcristalline), Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Phenoxyethanol. May Contain: CI 77019 (Mica), CI 77891 (Titanium Dixoide), CI 77491/77492/77499 (Iron Oxides), CI 77742 (Manganese Violet), CI 15850 (Red 7 Lake).

Overall Assessment: Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Lip Pencils are amazing quality lip pencils that  stand up against the most expensive luxury brands at a fraction of the price. They offer a wide selection of colors from which to choose, and you just can't go wrong adding these solid performers to your stash.

$21.00 for 0.04 oz. from Sephora, Ulta, Macy's and Nordstrom (Affiliate Links).
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Urban Decay Vice Lipstick Mega Matte in Oblivion

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Longtime readers will certainly tell you that I generally prefer glossy textured lipsticks to mattes, and I find that the majority of the mattes on the market are drying, dull, lifeless and inherently unflattering. However, there are always exceptions, and the Urban Decay Vice Lipstick Mega Matte in Oblivion is one such exception, in my estimation. Urban Decay is 100% Cruelty-Free.

Urban Decay Vice Lipstick Mega Matte in Oblivion is a creamy, lightly emollient, and non-drying matte that glides across the lips effortlessly, deposits color evenly, and it neither feathers, nor pools. It delivers full opaque coverage in a single pass, it does not feel heavy on the lips, and while it is a matte it boasts a very light sheen that prevents it from being flat. I get 4+ hours of wear-time from a single application, and find that it fades evenly when it begins to wear off. Oblivion, which is described as a gray-taupe, is a really beautiful, and infinitely flattering, mauve-taupe that strikes me as more complex than a gray-taupe.

According to Urban Decay,

An innovative lip formula, in an array of shades and finishes, that gives an unbelievable laydown of color with just one swipe.

Vice Lipstick features six indulgent finishes and array of addictive shades that range from bold brights to dark hues to versatile neutrals. Each shade applies smoothly (without dragging or skipping), hugs lips, and feels ultra-comfortable. Urban Decay’s proprietary Pigment Infusion System™ gives the formula its super-creamy texture, rich payout, and superior color dispersion. 

This creamy formula is packed with nourishing ingredients. A butter blend comforts, hydrates, and enhances, leaving lips soft and conditioned, and never dry. Aloe vera, jojoba, avocado, and babassu oils nourish and soften lips. Illipe butter, derived from Malaysian illipe trees, provides long-lasting moisture, while the vitamins C and E deliver a hint of antioxidants.

Ingredients: Octyldodecanol, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Kaolin, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Butyrospermum Parkii Oil/Shea Oil, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Candelilla Cera/Candelilla Wax, Cetyl Lactate, Cera Alba/Beeswax, Cera Microcristallina/Microcrystalline Wax, Polyethylene, Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer, Water, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycine Soja Oil/Soybean Oil, Squalane, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil/Jojoba Seed Oil, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter/Cocoa Seed Butter, Persea Gratissima Oil/Avocado Oil, Shorea Stenoptera Seed Butter, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter/Shea Butter, Aloe Barbadensis Extract/Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Citric Acid, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Silica, Polybutylene Terephthalate, Polylactic Acid, Tin Oxide, [+/- (May Contain): CI 77891/Titanium Dioxide, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499/Iron Oxides, CI 15850/Red 7 Lake, Mica, CI 77120/Barium Sulfate].

Overall Assessment: I am surprised by the extent to which I love this lipstick, and thought that I would tire of wearing a matte lipstick, but Oblivion is so beautiful and comfortable on the lips that I find myself reaching for it more often than I would ever have imagined.

$19.00 for  0.11 oz. from Urban Decay, Nordstrom and Sephora (Affiliate Links).
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SALE ALERT: URBAN DECAY NAKED PALETTE FOR $27.00

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I recently picked up the Urban Decay Naked Palette HALF OFF, for a mere $27.00 (Regular Price $54.00), and didn't mention it because it quickly sold out, however Sephora restocked this palette, and it is currently available again. It has been discontinued, so if you want a backup, or want to get your hands on this iconic palette without paying an insanely inflated price on eBay (which I would not do), then you should grab yours before they sell out. Find it HERE.

According to Urban Decay,

A revolutionary, neutral eye palette of universally-flattering, bronze-hued shadows for a wide array of looks.

Loaded with bronze-hued shadows in an insane range of finishes that only Urban Decay could dream up—including matte, satin, shimmer, and sparkle. From the palest champagne to the grittiest gunmetal, it’s everything you need to let eyes go laid-back, beachy vibe, or black-tie drama.

Every shade features Urban Decay’s Pigment Infusion System™, a vehicle for color that holds tightly to pigment and gives the formula its glide. The proprietary blend of ingredients allows color to weave itself through the eyeshadow formula. The result is intense color payout, sparkle that doesn’t fall out, color that stays put, and a velvety, suede-like smoothness and blendability. www.sephora.com

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ULTA 21 DAYS OF BEAUTY: DAY 6 FRIDAY, MARCH 23

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Welcome to day two of Ulta's 21 Days of Beauty. Here are the deals for Friday, March 23:

URBAN DECAY Eyeshadow Singles (NOW $10 \ REG $20): High pigment, crease free & easy to blend.

VELOUR LASHES False lashes and accessories (Online Only. NOW $7-14.50 \ REG $14-29): Comfy, easy to apply & lashes are reusable a minimum of 25 times.

EXUVIANCE Performance Peel AP25 (NOW $38.50 \ REG $77): Chemical peel refines pores, reduces wrinkles & clarifies skin.

DR BRANDT Pores No More Pore Refiner Primer (Online Only. NOW $22.50 \ REG $45): Instantly minimizes pores and controls oil – wear it alone or under makeup.

  Visit: www.ulta.com for daily deals!

Coachella Music Festival Beauty Picks

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Nowhere is it more obvious that the music festival season is upon us than on a university campus, and many of my students are currently planning their pilgrimage to Coachella. I have been to my fair share of music festivals, and it definitely pays to plan ahead and pack things that you will reach for throughout the day.

Given the wild popularity of tousled beachy-waves, and that consummate bohemian-chic vibe, that is sought after during music festivals and the summer– I thought that I would include a few hair styling products to use before heading to the festival.

InStyler Max Rotating Iron ($99.99 from InStyler Max, K-Mart, Target, Ulta and Bed, Bath & Beyond): The Instyler Max Rotating Iron is a wonderful tool that will straighten, curl, style and polish your hair effortlessly. It combines the rotating barrel of a curling iron with a brush on the opposite side, and the result is a remarkably effective and innovative multitasking hair styling tool. If you are seeking a stunning beach-wave, then this is a good tool choice.

MAX Feature Highlights:
• Straight sleek styles, soft curls and beachy waves
• 2-Way heated rotating barrel smooths and polishes as it styles
• Black tourmaline ceramic curved smoothing plate smooths without crushing, flattening or damaging hair
• Four heat settings up to 425 degrees Fahrenheit
• Removable cool tip
• 30 second rapid heat-up and auto safety shut-off

HAIR STYLING PRODUCTS:

If you go to all of the trouble to give yourself a beach-wave, then you definitely will want some styling products to extend the life of your wavy tresses. Here are a few affordable drugstore finds that get the job done.

Marc Anthony Strictly Curls Curl Envy Perfect Curl Cream ($7.99 for 6 oz. from Ulta, Drugstore.com and Walgreens): This brilliant styling cream controls frizz, enhances curls and waves, and adds gorgeous shine. I reach for this all of the time, and consider it among my favorite styling products for curly hair. Furthermore, the formula is lightweight and non-sticky, and it adds moisture.

Marc Anthony Kinky Girls with Wild Curls Exotic Oil Treatment ($4.98 for 1.69 oz. from Bed, Bath & Beyond): This lightweight oil defines curls and waves, smoothes out fly-aways and frizz, and adds moisture to hair. It also blocks humidity and leaves hair hydrated. I use this all of the time, and think that it stands up against its luxury counterparts. Just add a few drops to your damp or dry hair and style as usual.

Schwarzkopf Satin Frizz Control & Protect Wax Powder ($6.97 for 0.35 oz. from Walmart and Amazon): This powder was developed for frizzy and unruly hair. The weightless formula tames fly-aways, but doesn't leave hair dull, tangled and chalky looking. 

Schwarzkopf Biotin Volume & Texture Magic Volume Powder ($6.97 from Walmart and Amazon): This lightweight powder adds texture and volume without a gritty powdery buildup, and without dulling shine. It was specially formulated for fine, limp hair that needs some added life. 

Schwarzkopf Crystal Shine & Hold Transparent Polishing Pomade ($6.52  for 2 oz. from Walmart and Amazon): If you love a strong hold pomade that offers remold able styling without stiffness or flaking, then this is a sure bet.  According Schwarzkopf,  the "specialized polishing formula infused with liquidized crystals."

Schwarzkopf Elastin Curls & Moisture Soft Tousle Spray ($6.97 for 6.8 oz. from Walmart and Amazon): I am thoroughly obsessed with Styliste Ultime Elastin Curls & Moisture Soft Tousle Spray because it accentuates the shape of my curls, and it offers good hold without making hair feel crunchy or filled with product.The weightless formula gives hair a natural texture, and accentuated gorgeous tousled waves and controlled curls. It has a light and pleasant scent that dissipates instead of lingering all day.

John Frieda Frizz Ease Curl Reviver Mousse ($5.27-$5.99 for 7.2 oz. from Drugstore.com, Ulta and Target): This creamy and moisturizing mousse boosts and rejuvenates curls and waves, and gives them touchable hold. The formula is alcohol-free, and non-sticky, and fights frizz and leaves hair shiny. Furthermore, John Frieda asserts that this mousse contains a UV inhibitor that is known to protect against damaging rays.

got2be beach tripping salt-infusion waving spray ($5.99 for 6.8 oz. from Walgreens and Amazon): This beach-wave spray  was conceived to create "that alluring mermaid look you crave with textured, wind-blown, voluminous waves and tousled beachy tresses. Natural salts infuse a deliciously rough texture and piecey waves." The spray is lightweight and moisturizing, and it does not leave hair hard, clunky or flaky. Simply spray it onto damp or  dry hair evenly and scrunch or tousle-style as desired.

SUNSCREENS & MOISTURIZERS:

Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Lotion Sunscreen ($9.99 for 5.1 oz. from Ulta and Amazon): This is an ultra moisturizing sunscreen that employs a "breakthrough dual ribbon formula" that combines strong SPF protection with a luxurious and hydrating silk protein to "wrap skin in continuous moisture and help you maintain luminous skin in the sun." It has a light tropical fragrance that smells refreshing.

Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch After Sun Moisturizer Ultra Radiance in Island Mango ($9.99 for 8 oz. from Ulta): This is a lovely deeply moisturizing lotion that leaves skin ultra radiant. It contains a blend of Shea Butter Complex and Mango Fruit Extract that leaves skin soft, supple and hydrated. Furthermore, the formula boasts light reflecting pigments to give skin a radiant glow. It has a lovely night tropical scent.

Trilipiderm All-Body Moisture Retention Crème Broad Spectrum SPF 30 ($17.95 for 3 oz. from Trilipderm): This hydrating SPF 30 lotion offers great hydration for dry skin, and it protects against UVA and UVB rays.

According to Trilipiderm, 

When used a directed, this broad-spectrum formula effectively screens 97% of the sun’s harmful UVA and UVB radiation. Trilipiderm protects against the drying, damaging and aging effects of the sun on skin, while it continues to keep skin soft and supple. All the benefits of Trilipiderm All-Body Moisture Retention Crème, now with sun protection and Vitamin D too.

Sunscreen Ingredients: Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3% Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5% Homosalate 10% Octocrylene 2.7%

Other Ingredients: Purified water, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil Unsaponifiables, Vitamin D, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Chamomilla Recutita Matricaria flower extract, Phenoxyethanol and Caprylyl Alcohol and Ethylhexyl Glycerin and Hexylene Glycol, Meadowfoam Estolide, Panthenol, Beta-Sitosterol, Meadowfoam Delta-Lactone, Tocopherol, Polysorbate 65, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Meadowfoama- midopropyl Betaine, Dimethicone PEG-8 Meadowfoamate, O-Cymen-5-OL, Fragrance.

Trilipiderm All-Body Moisture Retention Crème ($14.95 for 3 oz. from Trilipiderm): This all-body lotion deeply hydrates skin leaving it soft, smooth and supple. It can be used from head to toe, and it offers dry skin great relief.

According to Trilipiderm,

The active ingredients in Trilpiderm moisturize skin to help solve dryness and prevent its return. Natural ingredients mimic components of human skin structure to repair damaged skin. This unique formula forms a natural boundary to seal in moisture and reduce trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL).

NIOS SHIELD Whipped Hair Gel SPF 15 ($ for oz. from NIOS SHIELD): While we make every effort to slather ourselves in sunscreen, we tend to forget to add it to our hair, and this product offers sun protection for the hair and scalp. It is infused with Moroccan Argan Oil, Vitamin E, and Vitamin B5 to nourish the hair, and it leaves hair with a lovely shine. Furthermore, this styling gel offers medium-strong hold, and it "is formulated for styling short hair or for adding volume or hold to long hair."

ALL Good Coconut Sunstick SPF 30 ($8.99 for .6 oz. from All Good Products): This is a non-nano particle Zinc-Oxide based mineral sunscreen that is ideal for the face, nose, ears. This formula is filled with rich and ultra-hydrating certified organic oils, such as jojoba, coconut and avocado.

Ingredients: Active Ingredient: Zinc Oxide 20% (Non-nanoparticle). Other Ingredients: Simmondsia chinensis (Jojoba Seed) Oil*, Cera alba (Beeswax)*, Sesame indicum (Sesame Seed) Oil*, Copernicia cerifera (Carnauba) Wax*, Persea americana (Avocado) Oil*, Theobroma cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter*, Cocos nucifera (Coconut) Oil*, Coconut Flavor*, Tapioca Starch*, Butyrospermum parkii (Shea Butter)*, Mauritia flexuosa (Buriti) Fruit Oil*, Non GMO Tocopherol (Vitamin E).*Certified Organic to USDA/NOP Standards.

DEODORANT, FRAGRANCE & BLOTTING PAPERS:

Travalo Refillable Travel Atomizer ($9.99 from FragranceNet.com): If you are a frequent flyer tethered to TSA Compliant sizes for your toiletries, or you love to carry your favorite perfume in your purse Travalo offers chic refillable perfume atomizers that are attractive and easy to use. They are also a perfect gift for the perfume enthusiast in your life!

Travalo Classic Atomizer ($15.00-$19.99 from Travalo, Dillards, Ulta, Macy's, Perfumania, The Perfume Spot, Amazon and Unbeatable Sale): Travalo refills in seconds directly from a standard perfume bottle. The innovative Genie-S 'pump to fill' refill system perfectly transfers your fragrance without spills or damaging exposure to air.

Swipe Single-Use Deodorant Wipes ($8.00 for 10 from Swipe and Urbanoutfitters): These are handy, ultra-portable, single-use disposable deodorant wipes. They are made with tea tree extract to deodorize. Each pre-moistened wipe is individually wrapped, and can stow away in your pocket.

LAVANILA The Healthy Deodorant in Pure Vanilla ($14.00 for 1.7 oz. from LAVANILA, Sephora and Dermstore): I am a longstanding proponent of healthier deodorants, and have been using them since I was a teenager. Though I have occasionally used mainstream deodorants, I do prefer to avoid the chemicals. LAVANILA makes wonderful healthy deodorants that are effective and smell wonderful (though they also make an unscented variant for sensitive skin). Their Pure Vanilla scent is currently my very favorite because it smells utterly scrumptious, and offers long-lasting protection.

TATCHA Original Aburatorigami Blotting Papers ($12.00 for a single pack of 30 sheets (Size 3.74" x 3.74"). Available from TATCHA, Barneys New York, Sephora, Beauty.com, B-Glowing, Spirit Beauty Lounge, Bliss US and Skin Store): If you are a fan of facial blotting papers then if you have not already tried TATCHA'S Original Aburatorigami Blotting Papers– you really should put them on your list of things to try. The quality of these elegant blotting papers is astounding, and using them is nothing short of luxurious. These gorgeous gold leaf-laden Abaca Leaf works of art are more absorbent than any of the blotting papers that I have tried before. I have a fairly active t-zone, and when I do have the need to blot down the shine these papers remove all traces of oil and debris, and the effects last for many many hours. What's interesting is that these papers lift all of the excess oil without depleting the moisture level of my skin. Furthermore, my makeup stays put since they magically remove only what needs to be removed-- leaving everything else undisturbed. I have liked the other blotting papers that I have used in the past, but I actually love these. If you use blotting papers, then be forewarned that these are a true game changer in my estimation!

When it comes to long days frolicking in the sun, I think that a less is more approach to makeup is the best choice. The last thing that you need to do is feel compelled to repeatedly check your makeup. Instead choose natural looking products that impart a glow with light pigmentations, and that aren't prone to migration.

MAKEUP:

Urban Decay NAKED SKIN Beauty Balm SPF 20 ($ for oz. from Sephora, Nordstrom, Beauty.com and Macy's): This lightweight and velvety Beauty Balm evens skin tone, blurs imperfections with light-diffusing spheres, and adds hydration.

Claims:

• Hydrates instantly and improves hydration over time.
• Primes so makeup goes on beautifully and stays put.
• Protects with SPF 20 and contains an ingredient that helps guard skin against daily stress.
• Perfects to instantly even out skin tone and minimize pores, lines, wrinkles and redness.
• Treats to firm skin, improve elasticity and provide measurable anti-aging benefits. 

Josie Maran Coconut Watercolor Eye Shadow in Rio de Rose Gold ($18.00 for  0.16 fl. oz. from Josiemaran.com, Sephora and QVC): Rio De Rose Gold is a stunning shimmering rose gold liquid eyeshadow that actually moisturizes your eyelids while providing a gorgeous luminescent finish. This formal offers buildable coverage, but can be also be sheered out for a faint wash of color. Unlike many liquid eyeshadows that can feel drying once they set, this one feels comfortable of the eyelids. I am able to get 6-8 hours of wear before there is any fading, but I do not have oily eyelids– therefore your wear-time may vary. It can also be used as a luminzer anywhere you want to add a touch of sun-kissed luminous color.

According to Josie Maran,

50% Coconut Water, 100% Hydration. Like a refreshing sip of coconut water for your eyes, this pigment-packed liquid shadow instantly makes eyes look and feel more hydrated. It has two layers: one layer of fresh Coconut Water, and one layer of Argan-infused pigments that instantly give eyes a more youthful appearance.

Sun Bum SPF 30 Coconut Lip Balm ($3.99 for 0.15 oz. from Sun Bum, Nordstrom, ULTA, Dermstore and Amazon): is a long-lasting and super moisturizing lip balm that leaves lips protected, soft and supple. It tastes and feels so good on the lips that you won't forget to reapply it frequently to keep your lips SPF protected.

Burt's Bees Lip Crayon in Carolina Coast ($8.99 for 0.11 oz. at ULTA, Target and Amazon): Burt's Bees Lip Crayon's are available in six creamy, "full-coverage shades of matte lip color in a modern crayon for truly beautiful lip color." Carolina Coast is a lovely mid-tone pink nude.

Burt's Bees 100% Natural Lip Shine in Wink ($6.99 for 0.5 oz. at ULTA, Amazon and Drugstore.com): The formula is non-sticky, enriching and moisturizing, and it provides a gorgeous shiny finish. While pink in the tube and the swatch, Wink imparts little color to the lips– however, what it lack in color it makes up for with its gorgeous shine.

S'well Water Bottles ($25.00-$45.00 each from S'well, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale's, Birchbox, Shopbop, Athleta Gap, Anthropologie and The Container Store): are ingeniously made from BPA-free, double-walled stainless steel that is so well insulated that it keeps liquids cold for 24 hours, and hot for 12 hours. They are so well insulated that no matter how cold the liquid inside, there is absolutely no condensation outside. I purchased the 25 oz. size so that I wouldn't have to refill my bottle as frequently, but you might prefer the 17 oz. size because it a bit smaller to tote around. However, I definitely think that the 9 oz. is a little too small for the purposes of staying hydrated throughout the day. If you are going to be outdoors all day, I would definitely suggest getting the 25 oz. size to remain hydrated.

What are your top picks for music festivals, longs days at the beach, or long days of fun in the sun?

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