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Friday Faves: Summer Bronzers

the annual post

Would it be summer on W&W without a nod to some kick-ass bronzers? Attaining that sun-kissed look without the damage of the sun is tricky, but I have found some key products that make it easy and look natural. Whether it’s a self-tanning product for the body, a serum that mixes with moisturizer, or just a flush of color… Read More

Product Profile: Water Creams

lightweight moisturizers for summer

The past few weeks here in coastal Connecticut have been brutal! We have had over seven days in a row of sunny, hot, and humid weather. So, recently I’ve tried some new water and gel creams that hydrate without the heavy feeling of a thick moisturizer. Some brands call them “cloud creams,” and some are referred to as “gel… Read More

Summer Switch-up: Makeup

summer makeup updates

The summer sunshine is here, and it’s time to reflect that change with some makeup updates. Hopefully, you are safely tanning (using body mousse or face bronzing drops) and getting that sun-kissed glow without the damage. During the summer I like to switch up my makeup color choices, swapping out lighter concealers and tinted moisturizers for slightly more bronze… Read More

Top Ten: Ilia

a fave clean beauty brand

This Top Ten list was easy for me: I opened the makeup drawer. As far as clean beauty brands go, Ilia is a heavy hitter, with makeup, sunscreen, tools, and skincare all equally worth mentioning. I was first introduced to the brand with their Super Serum Skin Tint which I wrote a dedicated post about back in 2020 (and… Read More

Top Ten: Safer Sunscreen

new sunscreens to try

It’s time for the obligatory summer sunblock post! Months filled with sunshine mean sunscreen every day (no matter what) and each season I like to update my stock. I feel like what constitutes “safe SPF” is always evolving, so I try to stay on top of the latest findings. But, everyone’s concerns and beliefs are different, so it’s important… Read More

Summer Scents

fresh and floral perfumes

Fragrant florals and crisp, clean fresh scents smell like summer to me. Anything reminiscent of the beach, the garden, or the warm sunshine makes for a pretty perfume. I usually stick to Annick Goutal’s Eau D’Hadrien fragrance (light and lemony), but I find it’s fun to change things up occasionally. If you want to experiment with something new without… Read More

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