Warm Weather Comfort

It was really, truly warm here this weekend! I am extremely grateful not to be chilly and am looking forward to more of the sun. Warm weather requires its own set of tools for comfort and beauty.

Two of my favorite summer purse essentials are Boscia Fresh Blotting Linens and Caudalie Eau de Raisin spray. Whip out the blotting papers to minimize mid-afternoon shine, and follow with a mist of grape-extract-infused water to cool down your lovely face. Position yourself in front of a fan for a minute and zing! instant refreshment.

Stunning and amazing

So, I have oily skin. At the end of the day I pretty much look like someone smeared Vaseline on my face. Except now I don't, because of this amazing mattifier, Tease Zone. This has been my first foray into mattifying products, but I did some research online and this got great reviews. It is a light, fragrance-free gel that doesn't dry skin but rather absorbs excess oil throughout the day. You can't tell you have it on, but it works from at least 9 to 5 so you end the day looking fresh. Highly recommended! I can't say enough good things about what this has done for the appearance of my skin.

Restoration

This week has worn me out, truly. Creating this blog has made it better, as did a soak in the bathtub with this Purifying Seaweed Facial Mask from 100% Pure Cosmetics. This is one of the best facial masks I've ever used. It makes my oily skin smoother and more matte, shrinks my pores, and just feels deeply cleansing. You mix it with water (it's a powder of French clay, seaweed, and peppermint) and it becomes a magical concoction to soothe your tired skin. The proprietress of Gaia Tree salon in San Francisco first turned me on to this product -- I am forever grateful!