Tuesday, June 8, 2010

My Must Haves. Volume One.

Greetings from FL! It's beautiful here - but very humid. Which my hair hates, but my skin loves. Go figure. I realize when the summer comes, I rely heavily on several products.  I rely on products during the winter too, but being a person obsessed with taking care of my skin and curly headed makes the summer one tough season to handle! So I decided to share what I cannot live without from May - September (and sometimes beyond)...

Ouidad Climate Control Gel for Taming Unruly Curly Hair
Ouidad Climate Control Heat & Humidity Gel


My miracle product!! Love this stuff!


Keeps my curls from going OOC. (as much as any product can)


This is the absolute BEST self-tanner I've found for believable color
Get this in "Dark."


This helps legs look smooth, with a hint of shimmer. Beautiful glow!


I break out very easily, and this sunscreen has never once caused me problems!
Nor does it leave a chalky, white finish.


I always put on lotion after my shower, but in the summer I switch to one with built in SPF.


I spend a lot of time in the sun, so I use this mask weekly to put moisture back into my hair.


Nars polish in Schiap - this color goes so well with a tan!


What are some of your favorite products to use during the summer? I'd love to hear from you on what works! xx

39 comments:

  1. Elle SeesJune 8, 2010 at 10:11 AM

    I listed a few on my blog! It's beach week over there. Hope there;s no oil where you are.

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  2. UnknownJune 8, 2010 at 10:30 AM

    Everyone raves about Moroccan Oil, but I'm hesitant as my hair gets greasy pretty quickly. I love Neutrogena SPF, too.

    xx,
    Anna Jane

    http://seejaneworkplaylive.blogspot.com/

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  3. AlexaJune 8, 2010 at 10:31 AM

    Oh my God, that Moroccan Oil is the best. So annoyed because I left my last bottle somewhere in Argentina. Have to restock!

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  4. Little Blue HouseJune 8, 2010 at 11:06 AM

    Love, love, love Moroccan Oil! Anna Jane- my hair tends to get oily very fast, but the Moroccan Oil doesn't make it any more greasy, just gives it a nice shine. Does that make sense?
    Wish I could use self tanner... I am soooo allergic. Immediate rash. It really stinks!

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  5. Ms. RachelJune 8, 2010 at 11:07 AM

    MorroccanOil, YES! Lotion with SPF, YES! Neutrogena sunscreen, YES!

    I'll have to try that self tanner... haven't even heard of it! Shocker! I'll have to try the Per-fekt body gel... I've used the face perfecting gel, but it made me break out :(

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  6. AnonymousJune 8, 2010 at 11:50 AM

    Heard so much about moroccan oil - definitely want to try it!

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  7. MarcieJune 8, 2010 at 12:19 PM

    Lubriderm and the Neutrogena face lotion are my daily beauty product go-tos. Great picks!

    M

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  8. J.June 8, 2010 at 12:33 PM

    Neutrogena and Philosophy are the only things I'll use on my face. I love bumble and bumble beach spray! I have a similar hair type and getting it to look presentable without a straight iron can be difficult and super annoying lol.

    I'm def. going to check out the ouidad and moroccan oil!!

    http://jammer10am.blogspot.com/

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  9. The Iconic Blog.comJune 8, 2010 at 12:49 PM

    Colorescience mineral powder sunscreen is my essential for summer.xx

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  10. vicky h.June 8, 2010 at 1:51 PM

    ok, i've heard so much (and read on other blogs) about the morrocanoil!! what exactly is it, what does it, why is is mirical?? can someone please fill me in?! :)

    xox Vicky
    Bikinis & Passports

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  11. UnknownJune 8, 2010 at 2:38 PM

    LOL Welcome back friend I want to try this oil everyone is raving about :)

    Dont forget to enter my giveaway :) ends on 6/10

    http://iwouldsorockthis.blogspot.com/

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  12. AnonymousJune 8, 2010 at 2:44 PM

    Too funny that I was going to post about how I haven't tried Morrocan Oil and don't really get it thinking that I was the last person in the world to have tried it, but it seems like there's lots of us who haven't! this brand is the most talked about, it must be the best!

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  13. On the GlamJune 8, 2010 at 3:58 PM

    Oooh great list! I don't have curly locks, but the rest sounds right up my oily-skin alley.

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  14. JosieJune 8, 2010 at 4:33 PM

    Neutrogena sunscreen is the BEST for faces! Aside from my flatiron, a touch of Neutrogena bronzer is a major summer must for me!
    xxoo Josie
    http://winksmilestyle.blogspot.com

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  15. NoJune 8, 2010 at 8:51 PM

    i've heard GREAT things about morrocan oil. you'd think i would try it already. and i'm a complete sucker for bright pink nailpolish. i have a bit of a color crush on the nars color...

    i wish i could be in florida right now. have fun!!

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  16. Kimmy DavisJune 8, 2010 at 11:33 PM

    Moroccanoil is seriously the best shizzz on earth. AMAZING. I loooove Goat Milk by Kate Somerville, like the best moisturizing lotion ever!

    xx

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  17. elizabethJune 9, 2010 at 11:15 AM

    a few things. 1) I too love moroccan oil! Its the best. 2) Nice tip on the Ouidad gel. Might have to give that a try, as my hair too gets unruly in the heat. 3) so tell me more about this tanner... does it have that odor? does it streak? I'm pretty pale in general, but want a little boost. Would this be good to try?

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  18. Viva La FashionJune 9, 2010 at 5:44 PM

    i love that sunscreen. it totally works. :)

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  19. The HousewifeJune 9, 2010 at 10:11 PM

    I love Neutrogena's sunscreen! I also cannot live without my John Frieda serum. I have to try Ouidad and Moroccan oil...

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  20. Jennifer FabulousJune 9, 2010 at 11:57 PM

    Okay, I (and apparently a LOT of other bloggers) have been hearing craploads about Moroccan Oil lately. What does it do?? I would love to try it but any oil makes my hair really greasy (I've tried coconut oil and almond oil). But hey, if so many people love it, it's worth a try I guess! :)

    Love your list. I'm definitely going to try out those other products too!

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  21. Gabby / Gypsy*DiariesJune 10, 2010 at 3:52 AM

    I heard so much of the Maroccan oil... i so much wish they would sell it in Europe...
    xxx

    http://gypsy-diaries.blogspot.com/

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  22. ValerieJune 10, 2010 at 10:04 AM

    I use that Neutrogena sunscreen too! It's the only one I've found that feels light and non greasy with a really high SPF. I keep hearing great things about this Moroccan Oil, I might have to try it out sometime. I cannot live without my Tarte Cheek Stain during summer months.

    xo
    Valerie

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  23. Belle de CoutureJune 10, 2010 at 10:05 AM

    Oh yes. Schiap I am so ob-sessed w/ this shade of pink...it's def on my wish list [my ever-growing wish list haha].(: The lipstick is fab as well, u should check it out if you aren't familiar with it!

    And some other great hair products are 1.) Liqwd and it's called Professional Volumizing Catalyst...def check it out! && 2.)Oscar Blandi dry shampoo (the best ever!)... (: && I need to try that mask you've posted...it looks awesome.

    Btw, glad you had a fab time in Bradenton...and I am not familiar with this place you speak of...what is it?? It has a great name, that's for sure! haha

    xx
    Jen

    http://belledecouture.blogspot.com

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  24. Belle de CoutureJune 10, 2010 at 10:06 AM

    p.s. I recently added your blog to my list of "loves" :)

    xx
    Jen

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  25. UnknownJune 10, 2010 at 10:20 AM

    amazing products
    cool list
    nice post
    take care have a lovely day

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  26. Jodi KendallJune 10, 2010 at 11:29 AM

    so happy you offered a sunscreen lotion review. I need to get a 50+ SPF one this weekend, so I'll go check out the Neutrogena one. Thanks!

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  27. J.June 10, 2010 at 1:25 PM

    hahaha Oh girl, I think we would be shopping legends in Pittsburgh within minutes if we teamed up! :)

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  28. KristenJune 10, 2010 at 6:48 PM

    laura mercier tinted moisturizer. has spf, super light and perfect!

    xx-kristen
    mikieandkristen.blogspot.com

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  29. UnknownJune 11, 2010 at 12:51 AM

    thanks for comment have a great day

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  30. RohiniJune 11, 2010 at 6:44 AM

    I love the Ouidad control gel. The nail polish is fab too! :)
    Xx

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  31. D e g a i n eJune 11, 2010 at 8:40 AM

    I really want to see what this Moroccan oil is all about too! Will try it out soon!


    D E G A I N E

    http://www.fashiondegaine.com

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  32. ediotJune 11, 2010 at 2:42 PM

    great tips. hope youre having a wonderful weekend.thanks for stopping by me!

    xx ediot

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  33. Diana MieczanJune 11, 2010 at 3:13 PM

    What a great tips sweetie. I have to try few of those products:) Have a wonderful weekend and I hope to see you soon:)
    Muah

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  34. BarelyVogueJune 11, 2010 at 5:40 PM

    I am so addicted to moroccan oil
    Keep in touch
    xx
    Sahi
    www.barelyvogue.com

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  35. RoJune 12, 2010 at 7:19 AM

    i love that pink!
    XOXO

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  36. CamillaJune 12, 2010 at 9:42 AM

    sweet blog! x



    INTOTHEFOLDFASHION.BLOGSPOT.COM

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  37. JenJune 13, 2010 at 3:28 AM

    I have that Moroccan Oil, too!

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  38. UnknownJune 14, 2010 at 5:50 PM

    i am in love with all lee stratford hair products - really works on bleached hair xxxx

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  39. Fashion NicotineJune 15, 2010 at 4:38 AM

    I love that pink colour!!
    Uhm I love Therme lomi lomi bodybutter, it smells like summer =)

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