All The Eye Creams

…because the real world is back.

The days are getting shorter and for those who are getting back to school, we’re sure you’ll be pulling an all nighter or two for your exams…or whatever reason. With all those restless nights, it’s no surprise that the delicate eye area is the first to show signs of aging and tiredness. Lucky for you, we have some of our favorite eye creams to help reduce those dark circles, combat onset wrinkles, and bring life back to those tired looking eyes.

 

H20+’s Eye Oasis Instant Hydrating Stick is a perfect perfect solution for those who suffer from dry skin. The skin around the eye does not produce as much oil as the rest of the face, so needless to say, it needs a bit more love and attention.  This deeply hydrating stick instantly cools, refreshes and nourishes delicate under-eyes in a flash – goodbye to afternoon tiredness!. What makes this product unique though, is the caffeine which helps to visibly reduce dark circles and puffiness for an instant wake-up. (was $25, now $23.95)

Ever feel like you just look tired all the time? H2O+ also has a solution for you! Check out their Brightening Eye Cream which revives the eye by helping fade signs of fatigue. You’ll be looking radiant and well-rested in no time.This reviving eye cream helps fade signs of fatigue for a radiant, well-rested appearance. It is rich in shea butter which visibly smoothes lines around the delicate eye. The sea kelp and Asian plant extracts visibly diminish discoloration and illuminates the eye area by giving it a brightening effect. Say goodbye to dark circles! (was $35, now $26.95)

For our ladies looking to spend a little more, we love Dior’s Hydra Life Pro Youth Sorbet Eye Cream to reduce puffiness and lighten dark eye circles for a rested and radiant look. The gel consistency instantly refreshes and cools the under eyes making you feel and look awake. It’s like a refreshing drink of water for the skin! (was $56, now $49.95)

Philosophy Dark Circle Transforming Eye Cream is great for targeting dark circles as it hydrates and helps to reduce and prevent dark pigmentation. Thanks to its lightly tinted hydrating formula, your eyes will appear well-rested. The cream also helps with collagen production which maintain the skin’s integrity. With this, your eyes will look brighter than ever! (was $48, now $45.95)

 

Bottomline is – we’re all tired! Most of us experience dark under-eyes, so no need to stress! Address instead, and try out some of our favorite products!

Keep it Healthy, Keep it Safe

 

Yeah, we’re talking about your hair.

Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend, but nothing embodies a woman’s femininity like luminous, lustrous, healthy hair. For these reasons, we argue it’s the ultimate accessory! However, the real challenge is protecting your hair against what’s left of the summer heat and humidity. Here are a few of our favorite conditioners and treatments to keep hair healthy during these final months of summer. 

Conditioners

Spending your long summer days in the ocean and pool filled with salt and chlorine can definitely be damaging to your hair. For these reasons it is crucial to drench your hair in conditioner after every wash. One of our favorites is L’Occitane’s Repairing Conditioner. With a little sweet almond oil and a complex of five different natural essential oils – Angelica, Lavender, Geranium, Ylang-ylang and Patchouli – your hair will be left feeling stronger, softer, and smoother. (was $22, now $18.95)

Another conditioner we’re crushing on is Paul Mitchell’s Smoothing Super Skinny Daily Conditioner. Reverse all your summer damage by rejuvenating your locks with this vegan, color safe conditioner which is also cruelty free! Added bonus – help prevent future damage during your next beach trip! (was $30, now $25.95)

Treatments

For extra nourishment, treating your hair to a conditioning treatment once a week is the perfect way to go.  Living Proof’s Restore Mask Treatment is an intensive weekly treatment that nourishes and strengthens your hair while leaving it feeling soft, shiny, and smooth. And if that wasn’t a sell enough, this treatment also restores the protective layer on damaged hair with the help of Living Proof’s non-frizz PolyfluoroEster. What more could we ask for? (was $40.95, now $35.95)

Another one of our favorites also come from Living Proof – have you tried their Perfect Hair Day Night Cap Overnight Perfector? If not, you should. This easy-to-use solution is perfect for when you absolutely need (and deserve) just one night of true beauty sleep. Just lather it on to your lovely locks, get some much needed rest and wake up to beautiful, vibrant, and manageable hair. The best part? The treatment lasts through five washes! (was $28, now $26.95)

 

Alright ladies, now that you know the secrets behind dazzling locks go ahead and treat your hair right.

#NowTrending: Non-Touring

Because a girl’s gotta keep glowing.

Ever heard of Kim Kardashian? Then I’m sure you’ve heard of contouring, one of beauty’s latest trends. However, it’s summer, the weather is steamy and no one wants to put on a full face of makeup. Enter: Non-Touring. It’s perfect for the low maintenance lady who’s simply too busy enjoying her summer. The key here is light coverage and lots of highlight to keep you natural and glowing even on the hottest of days.

 

BB/CC Cream

Help your skin breathe this season by opting for a BB or CC Cream instead of a heavy foundation. These creams offer a light coverage to even out your skin tone and may even protect it from the sun’s harmful rays if you opt for a cream containing SPF. BB and CC Creams are a must-have in your beauty look this summer and we highly recommend H2O+’s Face Oasis CC Cream because of its marine formula, which not only blurs imperfections, but also hydrates the skin. Added bonus, it contains SPF 30! (was $35.00, now $29.95)

If you’re leaning more towards a BB Cream, we recommend this gem from Shiseido, which contains SPF 35- woo! Not only does it work as a primer and light foundation, but it will benefit your skin too by leaving it moisturized and sufficiently vibrant. This oil-free cream gives you a healthy glow while concealing pores and keep you looking flawless! (was $35.00, now $32.95)

 

Highlight

The other essential step to keep your non-touring on point is a great highlight of course! A highlight will take you the extra non-tour mile and double down your effortless summer glow. Guerlain Terracotta’s Natural Healthy Glow Powder Duo provides two shades that work in complete harmony to leave your skin with a sun-kissed radiance! The warm tones bring the glow while the pop of color rejuvenates the complexion. (was $54, now $48.95)

 

If a long-wearing highlighter is your thing, we recommend thinking about  Butter London’s Cheeky Tinted Highlighter. Portable, transfer resistant, and easy to apply, this lightweight formula is perfect for your non-touring needs! (was $24, now $22.95)

 

Remember to highlight where the light would hit naturally- above the cheekbones, under the brown bone, down the bridge of the nose, and on the cupid’s bow. Now go on, and keep glowing all summer (or year) long!

Silky Smooth Legs

…because it’s only appropriate for this season.

I’m sure most of you want silky smooth legs, especially in the summer. Hot weather means pool parties, casual days at the beach and summer attire to let your legs breathe. And lucky for you, we have a few easy steps and products to achieve those silky smooth legs for this warmer season.

Step 1: Exfoliation

Exfoliating helps remove dead skin cells and also smoothes skin blemishes caused by dryness or ingrown hairs. It also helps with cellulite too. Our favorite sea salt skin exfoliate from H20+ gently exfoliates and smoothens without a harsh, abrasive feel. We like to consider it a mini spa treatment after a refreshing shower. (was $25, now $23.95)

 

 

Step 2: Moisturizing

Dry skin is caused by over-exfoliation, so that’s why it’s important to always moisturize after exfoliating and not do it everyday. Moisturizing combats skin drying while giving a subtle shine and further accentuating the smoothness of your legs. This H2O+ body moisturizer contains aloe vera and shea butter, leaving a nice moisturized finish for those summer legs. Apply right after exfoliation to let all the moisture seep into the skin. (was $12, now $11.95)

 

Step 3: Shine

Shine adds a whole new dimension to smooth legs. For legs with even more glow, use this body oil by Lavanila to give your legs a nice shine without any greasy feel. This creamy body oil contains argan and coconut oil which both add more nourishment to your skin — the perfect compliment after a shower. Say goodbye to dry skin and flakiness! (was $39, now $34.95)

 

Step 4: Bronzing

It’s summer and we get it, you want a tan. We’re all well aware of the dangers of tanning beds and too much natural sunlight — but if you want the bronzed look without the damage, try opting for a self-tanner. We’re seriously crushing on this W7 self tanner that will add more shine to your silky smooth legs. Not to mention, it’s a perfect dupe for the Sephora Self-Tanning Body Mist, so save a little money while you’re at it and splurge on that new swimsuit. (was $10, now $6.95)

 

There we have it —  steps to get silky, smooth, summer-ready legs! Don’t forget to shop our H2O+ sale, just use code H2OPLUS at check-out for 20% off.