While skin care is important to me all times of the year, it becomes even more pertinent for me to maintain my regimen and ensure my skin is getting proper hydration. With the intense Arizona sun, I want to make sure I’m not letting my skin become lackluster, dull or dehydrated. This summer I’ve got a lot of favorites, so I thought I’d walk you through each one!
Kiehl’s Super Fluid UV Mineral Defense Sunscreen
Since I’m a big sunscreen wearer, I think it’s important to note that Kiehl’s did something super unique by making this a true sunscreen for the face but also adding SLIGHT tint to the formula. It’s so flawless and natural, it truly gives that “your skin, but better” vibe. The formula is super lightweight and gentle which is perfect for my silly sensitive and acne-prone skin. It helps with both UVA and UVB broad-spectrum protection which helps prevent sunburn and decrease that crazy risk of skin cancer. Truly a gem and a product I could not have survived without thus far since it is extremely hot in Arizona.
Ole Henriksen Grease Relief Cleansing Clothes
In case you didn’t know I am somewhat of a grease ball. Sexy times I know. One of the first things I like to do after a long day is use one cleansing cloth to get the main layer of makeup off my face. This is usually the start to my evening skincare routine. While I’ve tried many clothes, I find these are the most effective for a number of different reasons. I did a demo of them over on Snapchat recently so make sure you’re tuned in on the snaps since I test products constantly on there (username is ‘Adaleta‘)
There are two sides to these clothes. The first is to exfoliate, and the other side is soft which is used to cleanse the skin (especially the more sensitive areas like eyes.) The complexity of this double sided cloth is pretty badass considering you can exfoliate your skin while having glycolic, lactic, and citric acids gently run over your skin. The eucalyptus scent feels and smells fresh and helps to absorb dirt and oil. It’s a really neat innovation and I love the double sided concept. It’s almost like getting two different wipes in one and I am all about that logic!
Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water
The other method I like to do in case I don’t have cleansing clothes is take a cotton pad (or three let’s be real), dab some micellar water and gently wipe away that top layer of makeup. I find that the Garnier micellar water works the absolute best, and I’ve tried high end brands as well as similarly priced brands. Garnier works the best and doesn’t clog up my pores.
Nourish Organic Refreshing and Balancing Face Toner
This toner contains witch hazel, and witch hazel is good for just about everything. I like adding a toner some days, especially when I feel like my skin needs an extra good cleanse, because this steps adds an additional cleansing step (post cleansing cloth/micellar water) to ensure everything is off the top layer of skin. The rosewater and witch hazel is really soothing and balances the skin. I find that this step doesn’t make my skin overly red, and I’ve used toners in the past that flair up my skin. This is one distinction from regular toner to organic toner that is clear as day to me. Spritzing to the face is also really refreshing at the end of a long day, or to help wake you up in the morning!
Nourish Organic Moisturizing Organic Face Cleanser
While I love this entire line from Nourish Organic, I will admit that this cleanser is my absolute favorite product and the one that’s really intrigued me the most. I’m really picky about skincare, but I usually start off with just a cleanser once a day to see how it’ll affect my skin. This cleanser knocked it out of the park for me. It doesn’t dry or irritate my skin and it turns into a cream formula after rubbing on the skin a few times, which makes it even more hydrating and nourishing for the skin. I feel like it does get deep into the pores to help clear out dirt, and I always leave the bathroom feeling refreshed and like my face has truly been cleansed.
The main reason I went to Sephora in Huntington Beach was because I needed a face cleanser because coincidentally I ran out of mine while on the trip. When I went to the store, I asked for the best recommendation of a cleanser that would be gentle, remove my makeup and also give me a little bit of that tingly clean feeling I like so much, it was the Fresh soy face cleanser that was recommended. It helps with dryness, dullness, uneven texture, firmness and elasticity while also being gentle and efficient. I have been loving this, and will be taking it with me on future trips without a doubt. Highly recommend!
Kiehl’s Cilantro and Orange Extract Pollutant Defending Masque
This natural masque helps to detoxify the skin. I also find that it brings back color into my skin and reduces the dull and lackluster feeling I have after going too long without a mask. The biggest benefit of this particular mask is that it’s designed to address the effects of pollution on skin and helps to reverse signs of premature aging due to environment. All of that smoke you’ve been exposed to? All the pollution in a big city? This product will you out in a major way. Speaking of wrinkles, I have heard great things about a Fillerina wrinkle product too!
I find that when I’m consistent with this, the lines on my skin are minimized and the texture become smoother and more vibrant in color. Pretty amazing stuff considering it has been 110+ degrees here; the dryness draws all the color and life out of my skin but this helps to bring it all back!
Sunday Riley Luna Sleeping Night Oil
Several nights a week, I take a few drops of this night oil and gentle press it into my skin. Not only does this smell and feel amazing, but the results the next day are life-changing. This night oil is perfect for any and all skin types, and helps with wrinkles, pores and firmness. The goal of the oil is to give you a more youthful, luminous, even-toned face by the morning and it truly does just that. Speaking of wrinkles, I have heard good things about a Fillerina wrinkle product too!
One of the main reasons I love this is because it helps with visible redness giving me a more even complexion the next morning. Because I do have some rosacea I really like the fact that this can help keep the redness at bay. To me, this is a miracle product with countless benefits which makes this product worth the investment.
Nourish Organic Lightweight Moisturizing Face Lotion
This is such a lightweight formula that blends into the skin well and lasts throughout the day/night. It really softens my skin to give me a lot of vibrance. This lotion is the most effective when it comes to adding more vibrancy and life to my skin. I’d have to attribute this to the moroccan oil which helps to hydrate and replenish the skin.
Nuxe Crème Fraiche de Beaute Light
This is a great moisturizer, and feels light and fresh on the skin. I interchangeably grab this one or the Nourish Organic one because they’re quite similiar. It has plant milks and white blossom that hydrates the skin for hours. When I originally read the packaging, it eluded to the ability to reinforce the skin’s natural water reserves, which is huge for the skin, especially in the warmer months of the year. This moisturizer helps your skin retain that moisture, and leaves it plump and elastic.
IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Cream Moisturizing Super Cream
While I love the Nuxe Creme mentioned above, this moisturizer is thick and really does feel like a heavy duty drink for a dehydrated face. The cream is nourishing with collagen, hyaluronic acid, peptides, ceramides, antioxidants and colloidal oatmeal to help minimize the appearance of those pesky fine lines and wrinkles (I like to call them laugh lines!) The biggest difference in regards to this moisturizer over some of the others I use, is that fact that this truly does improve the texture of my skin which is one of the biggest downfalls to my skin. I have a lot of texture and uneven-ness and this really sorts me out and makes everything look more cohesive.
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These are some great skin care products. Thanks for sharing!
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That cleansing water sounds good!
OHHH, these look good! I don’t think I have tried any of these before and I am all for trying new cleansers! Love the podcast too, girl! XO
Anna || A Lily Love Affair
ooo so many great products! Will definitely give some a try. Thanks for sharing! Your blog posts re always full of great info. 🙂
Oh so many fabulous product here for summer (plus a couple I haven’t tried out yet!) I’m a huge fan of Micellar Water these days for makeup removal, it’s so easy on the skin!
Molly | Hey There Sunshine
Wow, you’ve included so many of my favorite products. I adore the Garnier Micellar Water!
I have never heard of a sleeping oil but I think I may just need to give it a try. It sounds like it would be amazing.
Always looking to update my skincare, especially in the sun and you’ve recommended some truly fab products
I also swear by Garnier’s Micellar water, such a refreshing and delicate way to cleanse the face
Updating my wishlist with Kiehl’s sunscreen and masque!
Thanks for sharing
What Raj Wants
I’ve heard great things about the miracle cleansing water, I need to try it!
You have some great products there! I really need to try out the Garnier micellar water because I love this I’ve been so pleased with this brand in the past. 🙂
So many great products! I recently tried that Nourish Organics Face Cleanser and loved it! Prettiest packaging too!
Great picks! My daughter swears by that Micellar water. I need to try it!
All of these products look amazing! I totally need to give them a try.
xoxo, Jenny
Huge fan of Kiehls products! Can’t wait to try some of these. Thank you for sharing!!
Oh my goodness – you’re tempting me with so much!! And these photos are so beautiful!! <3
xoxo,
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I just went on a skincare haul and some of these were in my bag! Can’t wait to try them!
xx Sam | The Heart of the House
Thanks so much for sharing! I love reading about others favorite beauty products.
I have become obsessed with skincare. I have a soy cleanser from Pur~lisse that I love, and the Garnier Micellar Water is my favorite makeup remover for the past few months. I’d love to try out the other products you use. XoXO
LOVE Nourish Organic products. Love the photography!
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These seem like great products. I’ve been wanting to try to micellar cleanser for sometime now, but I just love my neutrogena wipes so much!
xo,
Brittany || The Everyday B.
I’ve used the Nourish Organic Cleanser & it’s so great for my crazy skin! I’m definitely going to give the lotion a try now!
The Fresh Soy cleanser is one of my favorites! It’s so good!
Fizz and Frosting
I’m definitely going to have to try out that Kiehls tinted sunscreen!
My skin becomes a mess in the summer, so I’ll have to try some of these out. I’m especially interested in the night oil.
My skin is always a pain in the summer! Love these products you’ve highlighted!
xx, Bri || http://www.Neutral2Neon.com
Nourish Organic is a new-to-me product. I’m interested in giving the moisturizer a try!
Great products to choose from! 🙂
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Girl, you own so many skin care products! If I ever had a question about one, I would know who to ask 😉
xx,
Amanda || http://www.fortheloveofglitter.com
Great products. I change my skin care routine often and in the summer I’m always trying something new with a high SPF. Happy summer x
That soy cleanser sounds amazing..I need to get some! I was just in Huntington Beach the week before last..my fav place on the planet..one of them anyway..happy summer!
Valerie
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Amazing blog post, thanks for sharing your favourite products! Must try them now 🙂
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These are all so great! I really need to try some of these, thanks for sharing gorgeous!
Have a wonderful day, xx
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Awesome! So many great new products to try out!
xo Lacey
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the night oil sounds amazing! i am going to check it out!
I loved reading about your favorite products!!! I’m going to have to try some of these (:
Great post I need that organic masque and lotion your pics are perfect
I just did a skincare post, too… so important to develop some sort of routine. I love Micellar Water, but I use the Simple brand! Perfect way to wake up.
I use many of the products mentioned on the regular as well, but I love the idea of using the Cilantro and Orange extract masque!
That toner sounds great, I will have to try it out!
xx Kelly
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Nice post! My skin really love the summer weather unlike the cold when I struggle to hold moisture.
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they all sound wonderful!!!
xxS
Kiehls is soooooo amaze-balls with everything they put out there. I used to use their hair products for a mil years and was obsessed. I’ll need to check out that “your skin but better” lotion, as that sounds like a winner-winner to me!
Karen | GlamKaren.com
I have yet to try that Garnier cleansing water. I just got something similar from Influenster but I have yet to try it.
i’m surprised to hear you haven’t tried the Garnier micellar water because it’s definitely the BEST one & it’s super easy to find because it’s in most drugstores. Some of the other highly rated waters are harder to find, but people find them somehow. You have to try this one 😉 xx
These are some great products! I get so overwhelmed with all the brands I hear of reading blogs, but this one reminded me how much I love Kiehls! I need to do some shopping!
There really is a lot of beauty blogs, but when you get to trusting just a few of them (five or so) you really start to see the same products pop up especially if the five are from the same country! Thanks so much for stopping by my blog 😉 xx
These look so good & natural!
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Oh I want to try those Ole Hericksen wipes! They sound great after a long day at work! I’ve tried that Fresh face wash and I like it as well!
Laura | Laura Aime Vous
The wipes are amazing, and I love running them through my face after a long ASS day at work. Nothing better honestly! xx
I really want to try that Kiehl’s tinted sunscreen now!
It’s such an amazing product, and I really do love that tinted element. I don’t need to wear foundation or anything else, it’s GLORIOUS! xx
just watched that youtube video with that makeup remover water – I need to try it:) I’m bad at taking all my makeup off.
elle
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I’ve been using Nourish body wash all summer and I LOVE how it smells! So refreshing!
Awesome giveaway! These little gems sound devine.
I’m a huge skin care fanatic, so I’m glad everyone is excited to hear and read about some of these amazing products because they’re truly changed the way my face looks! xx
Great post! I grew up in Arizona, so I know that heat and taking care of your skin all too well!
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Where in AZ did you grow up? I’m guessing Phoenix, since most people are from Phoenix! & where do you live now? xx
Great picks! I love Nourish products, and the rest sound amazing too. Happy weekend 🙂
These all sound so great! I will definitely need to try them out!!
xx emily
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I’ve really been wanting to try micellar water. Glad to know that Garnier works the best! Thanks for the recommendations.
Xo, Brianne
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I love the look of this. These look like very nice products. xx
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I loved this post my dear, keep up the good work!!!!
With love, Hadasah
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Such a great list of products! They all look amazing and I totally need to try some of them.
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You have listed so many great products here!! I really need to try out that Kiehl’s sunscreen since it sounds so fantastic! Thanks for sharing your thoughts!!
Charlene The Frugal Fashionista
I love the Garnier Micellar water as well. I have been using since it was launched.
I love the Fresh Soy Face Cleanser! I got a sample a few months ago and LOVE. I recently received a little rose night cream – I’ll have to snap it to you. I’m obsessed.
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