Meet The Minerals { Sunscreens}

 I really love a good tan, and I am feeling quite "pale" at the moment. It's time to get out the self tanner.  In the meantime, while enjoying the warmth of the sun, I do use mineral sunscreen. Once I learned of the harmful toxins in chemical sunscreens, they will never touch my skin again. When you know better, you do better.  Here are 11 products that will keep you safe and looking healthy.

Kinfield Cloud Cover SPF 35 Sunscreen

100% minerals. And unlike many mineral sunscreens, it rubs in very easily. $28

Nordstrom

SuperNatural Radiance Serum SPF30

If you love a product that does double duty, this is for you and your face! It's a tinted, skin nourishing, mineral-based daily sunscreen serum. It also provides a soft focus radiant complexion corrector with natural ingredients. $49

RMS Beauty

Kosas Dream Beam Mineral Sunscreen

Not only does this product protect you with clean minerals, it also offers comfy smooth skin with the added ceramides and peptides. You'll love using it as a dreamy make up base. $40

Sephora.     Credo Beauty

Caudalie Vinosun Protect SPF50

This is a beautiful product from clean beauty line, Caudalie. It visibly reduces sun spots! It's also non greasy and lightweight. $39

Caudalie and Sephora

Pipette Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 

Made for babies and beyond. The EWG rates this sunscreen as very low hazard. It's made with sugar cane derived squalane. $18

Amazon

Babo Botanicals Super Shield

SPF50
Highly rated by the EWG. I am linking you to the various types of sunscreens they sell on Amazon from $14-$24.

Amazon

Attitude Sunly Mineral Sunscreen

You know that a product is good for you when the first two ingredients are zinc oxide and water. $15.98 it is EWG certified.

Amazon 

STAR SEED Sheer Glow Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30

It's feather light and lightly tinted. This product actually is a sunscreen and moisturizer in one. It also is packed with vitamin C. Sounds like a winner. $38

Herbivore Botanicals

The Outset Hydrasheer Sunscreen SPF30

Created by actress Scarlett Johasson. This product really is suncare protection meets skincare perfection. It's 100% clean beauty $44. Read more about it at

  QVC         The Outset  

Supergoop Poof 100% Mineral Part Powder SPF 35

What a clever product! I certainly have burnt my scalp in the part area. It's not pretty, when it starts to peel.  Use this to avoid that. $34 Ships for free from.....

Supergoop.   Revolve (ships for free)

 

Supergoop Play Everyday Lotion SPF 30

This sheer lotion is fast absorbing and hydrates skin. It's also water and sweat resistant for up to 80 minutes. Paddle Ball or Tennis anyone? $24

Supergoop  and Sephora

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I can't believe that we are wrapping up the week already! It seems that Summer is flying by before it even started. Before you get too busy, scroll down for some interesting and fun links.

Serena & Lily Savings: Save up to 30% on The Outdoor Collection. So many good things from furniture, decor, table linens, rugs and more.

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If your invitations have arrived for Summer Weddings, you may be wondering what to wear. Goop has broken it down, from Garden to Beach weddings and every location in between, accessories and all. It's good shopping inspiration. But don't forget the Shop This What To Wear To A Summer Wedding post. It will get you one the Best Dressed Guest List!

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Outdoor Fellow Candles: Have you heard of them? I have just became acquainted with the brand, and then I found this sale at Macy's. With scents like Tomato Vine, Campfire, Juniper and Grapefruit, you will bring the outside in. They are all now under $20. A good buy.

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Glass Nail Files: I stopped using the average sandpaper type of nail file about a year ago. They aren't good for the nail.  I just bought this set by Vaga, and they are terrific! 4 files with metal cases for under $12 at Amazon.  It's a must have.

The sweetest Bucket Hat at Anthropologie. And it's under $40.

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Martha's Method for Folding a Fitted Sheet Will Help You Master This Tricky Task Once and for All. I still can't do it.

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Don't miss the Splendid Online Warehouse Sale with styles starting at $19. I love their leggings and loungewear. Super comfy and soft.

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Sunscreen Sale: Don't leave home without it. Nordstrom has over 50 sunscreen products on sale. They all ship for free.

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Where are you going this Summer? If you want to travel like a French Girl (i.e. chic) Moda Operandi shows us how to do it.

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Summer Horoscopes for Every Sign

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Lake Life: If you live at the lake on weekends, or are about to spend a weekend at someone's lake home, take a look at these bags on Etsy. I love that the handles are leather, the bottom is flat, and the construction is canvas. Very chic for under $50.But they have other theme bags, to include your own initials.

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Food For Fathers: In yesterday's Gifts For Foodie Fathers, I left out one of the most special treats of all - Chicago Deep Dish Pizza from Lou Malnatti's. I miss it so. Order Dad a slice.

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Have a Great Weekend!

XOXOX

Deb

Get Your Summer Glow On!

 

No one wants to look pasty white in the summer months. As we show a bit more skin and bare our legs, we might feel better with a little color or at least glowing skin. Here's how to get the look without baking in the sun.

     

Sun Kissed Summer Secrets Set

Want to glow from head to toe? This magical set includes everything you need: Supermodel Body Highlighter, A luxury Palette in your choice of shade, Sun Kissed Glow Bronzer, a Kissing Lipstick in your choice of shade, and Hollywood Flawless Filter. It is one great set!

Charlotte Tilbury

Laura Geller Baked Collection

These baked blushes, bronzers, and highlighters start off as a cream, then heat is applied to create a silky smooth solid powder. Marbling adds dimension to your face  for a natural glow.

Laura Geller

Healthy Glow Bronzing Cream
A unique, lightweight cream-gel face bronzer with a delicate velvet-matte finish that gives skin a sun-kissed glow. A Chanel product always has a great color payoff, meaning you use less. Available in two shades.

Saks or Chanel

Laura Geller Baked Body Frosting

Get these while you can. Laura Geller is down to only one color, and QVC is totally out. I use it on my legs and arms. Best yet, it does not rub off on your clothing. 

Lovely Skin

Clinique Bronzer For Men

Let's not forget the guys. "Mr. Shop This" has worn this for years. It gives the skin the perfect look of a natural tan. It is oil free. You can borrow it, too!

Clinique

Vita Liberata Body Blur

Here's a quick and easy way to blur skin imperfections like cellulite, age spots, and spider veins. It offers an instant slight {and temporary} tan and glow. No commitment needed as it washes off with each shower. I think I need to try it. Sold out at many places, but you can find it at

Nordstrom

Vita Liberata Heavenly Elixer Tinted Tan

A tanning elixir that develops into a beautiful, medium natural glow without transferring. It's clean beauty and highly rated.

Dermstore

The Airbrush Bronzing Kit

This matte bronzer is said to be as smooth as silk. You'll love the magical pore blurring effect. All of her products are beautiful and well done.

Charlotte Tilbury

Josie Maran Get Even Sun Milk

An argan oil-powered mineral SPF moisturizer that provides even, long-lasting, and luxuriously lightweight coverage—no white cast in sight.

Sephora

Beekman 1802 Goat Milk Pot Of Gold Body Cream Set of Two

I use this whipped body cream daily in their scented versions. It is safe for all types of skin as it is non toxic and clean beauty. This gold version leaves a slight golden tint that is beautiful on all skins but especially on tanned skin. No glitter at all - just a lovely shimmer.

HSN

Colorscience Sunforgettable Sunscreen

The sunscreen that has it all. Designed for 365-day wear, this all-powerful, all-mineral skin shield provides complete protection in one convenient on 

the go application. It's a powder that you can wear alone or under or over your makeup.

Dermstore

Supergoop Glow Oil Sunscreen

SPF 50

An ultra-hydrating sunscreen body oil that leaves skin glowing and protected, without feeling greasy, and is reef-safe. It is a clean beauty product that has good for you ingredients like Meadowfoam Seed Oil, Marigold Extract and Grape Seed Oil.

Supergoop    Sephora       

Guerlain Terracotta Healthy Glow Bronzer

This was my very first bronzer that I ever tried. It's a  beauty classic with a new natural formula, featuring 96% natural origin ingredients. Available in five colorways.

Saks

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Vita Liberata Body Blur

This just may be the product we all have been looking for.  It has won Allure's Best In Beauty Award 2 years in a row. It must be good. The light reflecting shea butter formula will diminish the appearance of cellulite, spider veins, and age spots. While doing so it gives you an instant but temporary tan glow. It washes off with each shower, so no commitment needed.

Nordstrom

Here Comes The Sun: Sunscreen, Sunglasses, and Sun Hats

I am a sun lover. Are you? Its' warmth and vitamin "D" is so good for us, if you take the proper precautions. By that I mean, wear sunscreen, (scroll down for a comparison of mineral verses chemical) sunglasses, and a sun hat if you want to shade your face. This post features all of these sunny accessories.  They will elevate any look, and have you looking chic in the heat.

Countersun Sunscreen

This selection of mineral sunscreen is  formulated without any harmful chemicals and words you cannot pronounce. Yet, they offer an effective shield from damaging UVA and UVB rays. I am going to try the tinted mineral mist this season.

Beautycounter

Sugar Oversized Square Sunglasses

Bold, oversized, and affordable. Available in seven stylish colorways.

Free People 

Mirabel Sun Hat

A timeless and sophisticated style from the hat maven herself, Eugenia Kim. LOVE!

Net-A-Porter

Daily Deflector Mineral Sunscreen
New and 100% Mineral! This sunscreen provides UVA and UVB protection, along with blue light. Bonus: It has no added fragrance.

Kate Somerville or Neiman Marcus

Sunday Somewhere Myriah Sunglasses

Easy, breezy, and a bit retro. The color of the lens screams Summertime Blues!

Anthropologie

Striped Sun Hat

Fun in the sun! This hat makes a sunny statement that will not be forgotten.

Anthropologie

Supergoop Sunscreen

Good stuff: We’re talking reef-safe, cruelty-free and made with clean ingredients. Forget oxybenzone, octinoxate, parabens and 1600+ other ingredients on their “No List.” Pick your potion and get out and enjoy the sun!

Supergoop  or Dermstore

Prive Revaux The Timeless Polarized Sunglasses

I know that you will find something to love in this well priced and chic collection. Click the photo for these exact glasses. Click the link below for the entire edit.

QVC

Eugenia Kim Hat

I'll take the hat if the rest comes with it! So pretty with the white ribbon and bow.

Shopbop

Beekman 1802 Hello Sunshine

I have come to trust all of the skincare and bath & body products from Beekman. With a base of goat milk, it is all natural and without chemicals. Haven't tried this product yet, but for $20 and Free Shipping, I will.

HSN

Alice Butterfly Sunglasses
Fabulous in green, but also available in pink. The price is right, too!

Free People

Fringe Canvas Hats
Fun in bright colors and pretty patterns, including a reversible style. Under $70

Frances Valentine

Hampton Sun Sunscreen

This brand gets a good deal of press. It's 100% chemical free. They offer a wide range of sun protection beginning with an SPF 8 all the way up to SPF 70. I love the options.

Saks Fifth Avenue

Le Specs
If you are looking for tortoise shell glasses, which are always a classic, this brand is where to start. You'll find a stylish selection under $100 at

Revolve Clothing

Wildflower Embroidered Straw Hat

Lele Sandoughi's fabulous floral embroidery adds the chic to this chapeaux. Pair it with a caftan for your next garden party.

Tuckernuck

Are You Team Mineral Or Chemical?

The kindest thing you can do for yourself is to be good to your skin. I am most certainly team mineral, and avoid chemicals wherever possible. If you get sun poisoning like my family has a tendency to do, it is most likely the chemicals in your sunscreen. 

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