♡ My Top 5 Summer Essentials ♡

It's still cold and horrible winter here but I have my eyes set firmly on summer - and what will be on my face. I'm lucky enough to be going away for 2 weeks in January to Nelson to soak up the sun, so naturally I've already started a list of what I want to bring and what I need to buy. I decided that while I'm organising myself, I'd help you guys out who are probably experiencing much warmer weather than I am right now. So here we have my top 5 Summer essentials (AKA what I plan on having plenty of once the weather hits the double digits).




1. Bright Lipstick!

I have already started buying my summer lipsticks - the latest addition being Saigon Summer by MAC - but here I've feature the classic OCC Lip Tars. The two colours here are Voyeur and New Wave, both of which are gorgeous, bright, fresh colours that compliment a simple face of makeup.

Sadly, I don't currently own any lip tars but as of tomorrow, they'll be in the mail heading my way! I've ordered Hoochie and Meta (and a Sleek dupe of Butch) which I plan on using all summer due to their long lasting, highly pigmented formula I love nothing more than a plain face and a bright lip so I plan on exploiting these as much as possible.

2. Body Butter!

I love body butters. Especially on hot days when I find perfume to be too overpowering, these settle on the skin perfectly and don't overwhelm me when I get sweaty and gross. I've featured the classic strawberry (my current favourite) and sweet lemon because they aren't overpowering but still leave you smelling fresh and delish. I usually buy the minis because I can't commit to a big container! I've had my strawberry for far too long now because you only need the smallest amount. I rub it on my chest and wrists and I'm good for the day.

3. Waterproof Mascara!

I try not wear waterproof mascara too often because I'm paranoid but it's a staple during the summer. You never know when the sweat will melt your face, when you'll be swimming, or when your family decides to pelt you with water bombs. Even with no makeup on, you will look bright eyed and bushy tailed as long as you have wide eyes.

I've featured Estee Lauder Sumptuous mascara. I'm currently using a travel sized sample I got and I love it! It is by far the best mascara I've used, which is saying a lot as I go through them like wildfire. It has survived nervous breakdowns, swimming, more nervous breakdowns and god knows what else. I do use it on my bottom lashes but it tends to make them too big, if you know what I mean. Otherwise, 10/10.

4. SPF Moisturiser!

I cannot stress this enough. SPF, SPF, SPF. Here in New Zealand, we have no ozone layer so I don't tan - I burn. Straight away. Combining an SPF which my moisturiser means my foundation matches my face all year round. I use The Body Shop's Seaweed Mattifying Moisturiser because it keeps the oil at bay while protecting my face all year round. I've never had any issues with it and I've actually repurchased it recently, so it's definitely on my holy grail list.

5. BB Cream!

I feel like I have to put this on here. BB Cream or a light foundation. I cake my foundation on like there's no tomorrow but I'm not having any of that this summer. I'm aggressively prepping my skin to be BB Cream ready by the summer because I want a fresh, glowing (not sweat induced glowing!) face for my whole summer break. A light foundation or BB Cream will be what I'm reaching for every day to keep me looking alive.

What are your summer essentials?

xo Bridget