I’ve been slowly swapping out my beauty cabinet with cleaner products for the last 4 years. It’s been a transition, and involved a lot of trial and error, but I feel so much better knowing I’m putting cleaner products on my body. I’m so excited to share a few of my favorite products from Beautycounter that I’ve been using since I first became interested in clean beauty. Beautycounter What I love about Beautycounter is that their mission has been to get cleaner and safer products in the hands of everyone since Day 1. They have really focused on educating their customers about which harmful ingredients to avoid and been advocates for better laws in the personal care industry. They prohibit the use of over 1,500 questionable ingredients in their line – yes 1,500! I also love that their products actually WORK. More often than not, I’ve been rather disappointed in some of the clean beauty products I’ve tried, but I can honestly say I’ve never not liked a single item from Beautycounter. What makes their products so great? They’re clean, high quality, luxurious, affordable, AND the packaging is GORGEOUS. I love staring at their products on my vanity because they’re just so darn pretty haha. Aesthetics are important especially with things that you’re using and looking at everyday, am I right?! None of their products are overly scented (you know that intense fake, perfume smell I’m talking about) which is MAJOR for me because I’m really sensitive to scents. My Favorite Clean Beauty Products Ok, so where do I begin?! Ok well, the first product I was ever introduced to was actually their body wash. It’s hard to find a clean body wash that smells and feels good – and this one definitely fits the bill. It has the most subtle citrus scent and makes my skin so smooth! You can’t go wrong with their pretty light pink lipgloss in Opal Moonstone, Essential Brush Set (which is 100% animal hair free), Balancing Face Oil (you know I’m addicted to face oil!), Mattifying Powder, and Luminous Highlighter. Two Clean Anti-Aging Products To Know About Two newer products that I’ve been testing for the last month and love are the Ultra Renewal Eye Cream and the Tripeptide Radiance Serum. Both are from their Countertime Collection, which is all about anti-aging and packed with Retinatural Complex. It’s been really hard for me to find a clean eye cream that I like, and I am so relieved that I have FINALLY found one! The texture of this one is buttery smooth, blends beautifully, and I noticed my under eye circles are way more faint. Serums are something that I was unfamiliar with until about a year ago, and I’m so glad I started incorporating them into my skincare routine. The Tripeptide Radiance Serum can be applied before your moisturizer or face oil, and it just gives you that extra boost of hydration and glow. This one really evens out my skin and makes me more confident to go sans makeup on my off days. What are some of your favorite clean beauty products? How important is it to you to incorporate clean products into your routine? I would love to know!

I’ve really fine tuned my beauty routine over the years. I’ve been able to narrow down which items I keep on my vanity at all times which is great because everything is so easy to see and access. It’s even better for the summer – especially with so many short weekend trips, because then I don’t have to bring a boatload of products with me! Current Favorite Summer Beauty Items I wanted to share some of my current favorite summer beauty items (which are also my go-to year round products!) with you. I’m a believer in less is more for everything in my life. When it comes to skincare it’s always nice when you can stick to a few products that actually work – and work WELL at that. I’ve tested my fair share of face masks since starting this blog, and have been both pleasantly surprised and majorly disappointed in several of them. So I decided to step it up and try out the patches from SiO Beauty. Their EyeLift patches really wowed me and helped fill in the fine lines around my eyes overnight (hello 30). I definitely wasn’t as diligent about applying sunscreen or protecting my skin from the sun in my 20s. Now, I am paying for it now. These eye patches are made of medical grade silicone (aka they mean business!). And they’re reusable up to 15x which I LOVE (more bang for your buck.) They’re not gooey, wet or messy like many of the other masks I’ve tried . Therefore, they don’t slip down your face. They comfortably hug the skin and provide deep hydration to help promote the skin’s natural ability to retain moisture. This leaves the skin smooth, hydrated and firm! I love that I can sleep with them on, and even wear them for a few hours while I’m at home unwinding. Another Skincare Product I Adore It is one I’ve raved about on Stories – and has a cult following for a reason. Vintner’s Daughter Active Botanical Serum is full of incredible, pure ingredients. It is safe to use when pregnant and give you that effortless glow. I notice I get fewer breakouts when I use it. It must be the essential oil blend. Plus, I get tons of compliments on my skin. I rub a nickel size drop in my palm at night to heat up the serum. Then I pat it into my skin and around the patches if I’m wearing the SiO EyeLift that night. My pores are smaller the next day, and everything is smooth and clear. You may remember My Favorite Face Oils post from a few months ago? I tested 10+ different oils and reviewed them all. Well, I have to update the post now because this Goop face oil beats them all! I recently got a sample from my intern and she converted me. The smell is heavenly and natural, the texture is perfect. The way it just sinks into your skin makes it ideal for applying pre-makeup in the morning. For A Gorgeous Bronze Cheekbone Try the Bobbi Brown bronzer in Bali Brown. It’s been my go-to for 10+ years, goes on so well and looks so natural. For a light, clear coverage get the Giorgio Armani foundation. It’s not super thick so it’s great for everyday, and can be applied using your hands. It blends into your skin effortlessly and doesn’t clog pores. For those wondering, I wear shade 6.5. I have gotten down to washing my hair 2 times a week. I find that it looks better a little messy and gives me more volume this way! In order to keep it looking fresh I swear by R&Co dry shampoo, vegan and cruelty free powder. The spray is great too, but the powder is AMAZING for summer travels. Perfume I rarely wear perfume in the summer, but when I do I love this Florence based brand that I found in a shop on Abbot Kinney called; Vanilla del Madagascar. I also bought the Amber scent and they mix beautifully together! I couldn’t find the perfume online for purchase, but this is their site. If you’re in NYC, Only Hearts in Nolita also carries their perfume! Shop all of my summer beauty must haves below!