Summer Beauty Buys

Some of my favorite products

Recently, I decided to revamp my beauty routine for summer. My skin has been incredibly sensitive since being pregnant, so I've switched to some new products to keep my skin in good shape. I also want to try and keep my makeup routine simple and light. To do this I've found it best to combine drugstore and department store brands, each has its own benefits and the combination makes it a little easier on the wallet! This is what has been working for me:

Cleansing: 

I'm keeping things very simple here, so I use Cetaphil both day and night. At night I use it with my trusty Clarisonic for exfoliation.

Treatment & Moisturizing:

During the day I'm using CeraVe moisturizer with 30 SPF under my makeup. In the evening, I use Olay Regenerist Night Cream. For eye cream, I've started using Neocutis Lumiere Bio-Restorative Eye Cream. Twice a week, I use Kate Somerville Clinic To Go Resurfacing Peel Pads for a little extra treatment!

Makeup basics:

I love my Rae Cosmetics primer, it has a little SPF and is oil-free - a great base to start with. A few of my other favorite products are: NARS Orgasm Blush, Diorshow Mascara, Cle de Peau Concealer (the best!), Chanel Bronzer, Chanel Waterproof Liner (in Cassis) and Tom Ford Lip Color (in Pink Dusk).

What I still need:
As always, there are a few things I'd love to add to my beauty arsenal. Right now I would especially love some Makeup For Ever faux eyelashes, a Kate Somerville Golden Glow Kit, and Bobbi Brown Beach Eau de Parfum.

What are your summer beauty essentials? Share with me in comments!