Now all of us know how tiring and physically draining
Indian summers can get. Since I have stayed in Chennai I know a lil too much
about it!! But recently I heard that this year, the summer’s even worse in
places like Delhi and Hyderabad and so I decided to give you guys a checklist of
my SUMMER MUST HAVES!!
1) A good quality sunscreen
Seriously guys, no matter how much I
stress on this it can NEVER be enough!! They help protect the skin and also prevent
premature ageing which is caused due to the harsh sun!! Now I know the many
complaints we all have about sunscreen. Many of us feel it makes our skin look
cakey or oily, some of us hate the smell and so on. But let me tell you, you
just haven’t found the right one yet! There are specialized sunscreens now for
oily, dry and even combinations skins. I have combination skin which slowly
leans towards the oilier side during summers. I recently bought the Lotus Herbals Safe Sun UV Screen Matte gel
which has a SPF of 50 which is AMAZING!!I love that it just disappears when I
massage it my skin and has a nice matte finish!! Priced at a modest Rs 295 (I believe it’s cheaper when you buy it online!! Eee!!) it is a sure boon for all the oily/combination
skin beauties!!
2) Wet wipes/Blotting paper
Well guys we all know how super gross
and oily our faces can get during the day!! I sometimes seriously feel that
like a whole state can prosper from the oil got from my face!! :D Blotting
sheets are a gift sent from heaven and swiftly remove all traces of oil!! My favorite
one is this Clean and Clear one which comes across a bit pricey (I don’t remember
the exact price but is around 1000 Rs) but lasts forever and is simply amazing!!
There are also the more moderately priced Johnson baby wipes which works
wonders too!!
Hehe!! Now we have
ALL had those moments when we have inconspicuously tried to lift our hands
pretending to stretch when we were actually trying to sniff our armpits!! (Please
tell me you guys have done it too and I’m not the only weird one!!) But with a
good, lasting deo we can ensure we smell like a piece of heaven all the time!!
^_^ Now I love this one from AXE which contains note of sandalwood and vanilla
which are both my FAV!! I bought this from Dubai and it is quite reasonably
priced at around 20DHS (345Rs). So YAYY!!
4) Swag shades
Having a statement pair of sunglasses
is a MUST for all those who love to
stand out!! Seriously guys haven’t we had enough of those aviators? So let’s
bade our adieus to them and rock this summer with some new, bold styles. Round
framed sunglasses are HUGE this season and look great on pretty much every face
shape. Just make sure to pick a pair which
fits your face perfectly! This quirky
blue pair that I found online in lenskart is priced at Rs 2495 and can surely cool up any summer
day!!
5) An all-rounder BB cream
Now mostly during the hot days I stick to just a dab of compact powder
on my face. But when I’m going out for an event or something a lil special, I
like to put a pea sized amount of BB cream on my face and neck. Trust me guys,
I have tried MANY. But my absolute hands down favorite is the Ponds White Beauty BB+ cream! This is
super affordable at Rs 140 for a 18grams and is literally a life saver for
every budget diva!! It just melts into my face and keeps my skin looking matte
and super fresh all day!! All it takes is a tiny dollop of this and a pat of my
favorite compact and I’m good to go!
6) Oil absorbing face powder
No matter what makeup we apply, nothing is over without a swab of some
good face powder. My absolute favorite for the last 4 years has been the Lakme
Absolute Compact!! I love its matte consistency which doesn’t leave my skin
looking flakey and provides a superb
finish on the face! Priced at Rs 650 this is PERFECTION!!
7) A matte lipstick
I know many people prefer lip glosses during the hot days, but I beg to
differ! I personally hate the sticky feeling of lip glosses and find them flimsy
as they don’t last during the humid summer days. Also I find that lip gloss
along with a sweaty face just doesn’t make for a pretty sight!! Comparatively I
find matte lipsticks much more prettier
and long lasting! I love the Revlon Matte Balm in Unapologetic! There are 9
more available shades but this is the one that caught my eye!! It’s such a
bright toned pink which is PERFECT for adding a burst of color and looks
amazing on all of us olive skinned girls!! This is a lil steep priced at Rs 800
but it is SO WORTH IT!! So go ahead and grab it to add a bit of jazz to your summer
days!!
8) Breathable shoes
I love keeping my feet in the open during hot days as I feel it allows
them to breathe more and is in general just more comfy! This comfortable nude
pair above is the answer to all our summer dreams!! It’s perfect for any outfit
from culottes to maxi dresses to just a crop top and jeans! Invest in a good
quality pair so that you can use it for many summers to come as a nude pair
will NEVER goes out of style!
9) Cute umbrella
I know many girls shudder from the thought of carrying an umbrella and walking
outside. But I say what’s there to worry? Who’ll take care of our skin other
than us? Carrying an umbrella will not only protect your face from tanning but
will also keep you feeling fresh! Invest in a super cute umbrella like the one
above and you will have people stop by on their way to glance at you and your
pretty umbrella!! ;)
10) A fancy water bottle
We all know how important it is to keep ourselves hydrated during the
summers, but rarely do we take any step to do anything about it! Having a cute
bottle will not only make us reach for it more but will motivate us to increase
our water intake. Find out the capacity of your bottle and chart out a plan as
to how much you plan to drink in a day and the intervals in which you will consume
it!
Now that
you have all these essentials you are ALL READY FOR SUMMER girl!! Yayy!!
Stay safe,
drink loads of fluids and have a super AWESOME summer!! J
Untill next
time, loves!!
P.S: Please
do let me know your suggestions, thoughts on this article and what sort of
stuff you guys would like to talk to me about! Looking forward to chatting up
with you guys!! :*
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