Beauty Must-Haves

By Elizabeth, on July 21, 2011

1. Dr. Dennis Gross Trifix Acne Clearing Lotion / 2. Clinique City Block / 3. Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer / 4. Cover Girl LashBlast / 5. Benefit Hoola Bronzer / 6. Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray / 7. Neutrogena Grapefruit Scrub / 8. Zoya in Shay / 9. Nars Eyeliner / 10. Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Glow Pad

I’m no beauty product expert, but I do know what works for me – and with this heat lately, I’m relying on my essentials more than ever! These are products I use on a daily basis – from the Dr. Dennis Gross lotion that works wonders for helping breakouts, to the Clinique city block that keeps out the daily grime (plus SPF) under my aaaamazing tinted moisturizer, to the best eyeliner I’ve ever used (perfect cat eye lines that don’t smudge). And for tons of great samples (how I discovered my love for Zoya nail polish), check out Birchbox – a box of great samples every month for just $10!

And if you are in the DC area, I strongly suggest you stop by Nectar Skin Bar. You can read my post on their opening, but I just recently visited them for a spray tan and I have never looked so bronzed! They gave me an amazing glow, and have lots of other great products and services. Just be sure if you get the spray tan you have an air conditioned car waiting near by – you don’t want to sweat off your new tan!

districtofchic July 21, 2011
I love those AB Pads! I’m going to have to try these new glow ones…
Elizabeth Liz July 22, 2011
They’re really pretty amazing!
lara / the glossarie. July 22, 2011
love this little lineup! are you liking the dennis gross stuff? and you don’t need me to tell you that the bumble spray is amaze!
Elizabeth Liz July 22, 2011
Looooving the dennis gross stuff. Used my discount to grab a bunch at Nectar. Def recommend!
Marta July 22, 2011
Great post, Liz! These are some awesome picks. I know you love your bronzer!
grace - stripes & sequins July 25, 2011
ahh, a girl after my own heart. the dr. dennis gross pads are AMAZING!! benefit hoola and zoya are two of my other go-to products. you should try benefit’s bella bamba. it looks crazy-intense pink, but is a miracle product!
xoxo
Elizabeth Liz August 1, 2011
I’ll def check it out! Thanks Grace!
Ali July 27, 2011
I love Dennis Gross products! The Vitamin C Serum is to die for. Also, I just joined Birchbox, I can’t get enough beauty products!
Elizabeth Liz August 1, 2011
I’ll have to try the serum out! I’ve loved everything else by Dennis Gross so far! Also, LOVE Birchbox!
[...] For more of my beauty must-haves (can’t live without my Benefit bronzer or Nars eyeliner!) see this previous post. [...]
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