I think it's safe to say, most people hate facial sunscreens. I feel so lucky to live in a time where there has been a major shift towards sunscreens that are skincare. Now, so many formulas are being brought out that are doing so much more than just being the SPF step in your routine. You're now getting skin care benefits and protection all in one. Cutting down on heavy layers and making the process feel fantastic.

This sunscreen isn't like all the other sunscreens. Now that I sound like a cheesy pickup line, I think I might need to explain why this one is so different.

It is a gel! It is a gel loaded with hyaluronic acid, vitamin E and still has a higher SPF of 50. As a result, it is super hydrating, fast absorbing and leaves no white cast. This also makes it great for the face (which they really should advertise more, because darn it, this is a great face sunscreen).

If you want a sunscreen that feels light, hydrating and like a gel, this one is for you. At the end of a day out and about in the sun, my skin usually is a bit dehydrated and needs some serious moisture, but not when I use this. My face loves it, it can breathe and doesn't break out at all, and makeup looks great on top of it.

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer - Dry Touch Sunscreen - SPF 110
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer - Face And Body Stick - SPF 50+

When something new and really different comes along I can't help but get excited. Olay recently launched their new Whips line or moisturizers. Available in three of their most popular lines, Regenerist, Total Effects and Luminous, they offer all the benefits of their lines with the added bonus of being super light.

It is summer time, which means lots of sun and potentially sun damage if you're not careful out there.  As a pale person who happens to get sun hives I like to make sure I am protected as much as possible. Today I am going to talk about my favourite sunscreens.

Body Products:
First off I should let you know I hate cream sunscreens, it is rare that I will use one on my body and it is even more rare that I will be happy with the results. This is why I usually reach for sprays.

L'oreal Paris Sublime Sun: Invisible Dry Oil Spray
This spray isn't an aerosol, it is pump that has a fantastic dry oil inside it. My skin feels soft and supple when I use it, not greasy or sticky, but like a dry oil you might use as a moisturizer. I find it doesn't take too much to get a good coverage. I usually give myself a good spray, then a spray on my hands before rubbing it in. If you have dry skin like me you might also enjoy this oil and how it hydrates while protecting your skin.  It comes in both 15 spf and 30 spf.

Vichy Idéal Soleil: Invisible Mist
This spray provides a comes in an aerosol, it feels dry, light and feels great on the skin. It has Mexoryl in it, which is the number one recommend sunscreen filter by dermatologists. It dermatologist tested for sensitive skin and has Vichy Thermal Spa Water in it and Paraben Free. I find when I use it my skin feels soft and silky. Being a dry touch spray I feel it is almost absorbed right away. It comes in both 30 spf and 50 spf.

Face Products:
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Face & Body Stick Sunscreen

When it comes to your face you don't always want a lotion, this stick is what I use at those times. I love to use this on my face but also on my body. Shoulders, decolletage, neck, it covers it all for me. Other then the formula working really well on my face, I love that it is an easily portable stick that I can put in my purse at any time for touch ups throughout the day without lugging around a can of spray or a lotion that might leak. It comes in spf 50+.

L'oreal Paris Sublime: Sun Silky Sheer BB Tint

This has been a favourite of mine since it launched 2 years ago, and I haven't stopped using it since. It is by far the best face sunscreen I have ever used. It has a tiny tint to it, but not too much, that is actually the only thing that makes it different from their Silky Face Sunscreen. It is just the trick to even out my skin and isn't greasy at all for a face sunscreen. It needs to be shook a lot before using because of its thinner constancy, but that constancy is part of the reason I love it so much on my face. I also love the high spf protection of 50.

Coppertone ClearlySheer: Faces Sunscreen Lotion

This is a feather light lotion that blends into the skin just like a proper skin lotion should. I love to mix my CoverFx drops into it to create a tinted moisturizer. It is also water resistant up to 80 minutes. The only down side is that is only comes in 30 spf.

So there you go, my favorute ways to protect my skin from the sun.

Summer is finally here (it sure took a while) and I have been trying out L'oreal Sublime Sun line of sun protection for the last month and I cannot wait to share my opinions with you.
Now if you know me, you know I always wear sunscreen, always! And I always am telling others to follow suit.  Yes, I get told I am pale, yes I've been mocked, yes I get gifted self tanners … a lot, but I don't care. What I do care about is not damaging my skin and exposing myself to harmful UV rays that could potentially cause cancer.

On a serious personal note my mother-in-law, aunt-in-law and aunt have all been diagnosed with melanoma in the last year. That is 3 people I love dearly who inspire me to do everything I can every day to prevent the same fate for me and my husband.

So back to the review…

L'oreal has a bunch of new ways to protect your skin from the sun and its harmful rays. So if you don't like creams or lotions there are some interesting options for you.
For the face there is Silky Sheer BB Cream and Silky Sheer Face Lotion. Both are thin and go on super light. They also boast a 50 SPF protection level. The only real difference between the two is a light tint in the BB that evens out your skin tone ever so slightly.
What I think: I brought the BB on my recent 16 day vacation and it was my only foundation like product I brought with….and I loved it. I am so glad I brought it with. It went on even and smooth, it protected my skin amazingly. It was in no way greasy or heavy, thin and light. No break outs happened either. It might just be the most amazing facial sun screen ever…or at least I think so.
As for the Face Lotion, the hubby has been using it, even with his beard and he has been quite happy too. He breaks out on a whim so the fact this goes on smooth and is light weight makes hime super happy. The no breakouts is a massive plus too.
Silky Sheer Mousse is actually a mousse sunscreen, so neat. Shake it and foam some out then apply. Available in 30 and 50 SPF, it is my husbands favourite.
What I think: Well I like it, it drys nice and isn't heavy on the skin. But forget me, this is the sunscreen of choice for the hubby. Apparently men have hair on their arms and legs that regular cream gets on and it just gets annoying. This goes on smoothly and makes men really happy. The hubby is bringing it to work daily so he can prevent the strange one arm farmers tan he gets on his drives to and from work.
Silky Sheer Lotion is a bit more of a traditional sunscreen lotion. Available in 15, 30 and 50 SPF it works great. Not too heavy or greasy.
What I think: I like it a lot for a lotion, but lotion is still not my preferred method of sunscreen, I like sprays just so much more. That being said it is light and absorbs quickly, if I had to buy a cream and not a spray I would buy this one in an instant.
Quick Dry Sheer Spray is an alcohol free spray making it ideal for anyone with really sensitive skin. It comes in 30 and 50 SPF. It drys instantly to a satin finish.
What I think: Since I often run into sun hives the fact this product is alcohol free is a big plus for me. I  love how light and sheer this feels, once it drys (which is quickly) it feels like I never applied anything at all and looks matte on my skin. I'm a big fan.
Invisible Protect Dry Oil Spray is a spray oil that is also a sunscreen, crazy. Now one might think this
might be heavy on your skin, no it isn't, because it is a dry oil spray. Spray it on, rub it in, feel your nice smooth skin, amazing. Available in 15 and 30 SPF.
What I think: I love it!!! My second favourite sunscreen to use. I always loved aerosol sprays sunscreens but this something I am loving more and more everyday. It is an oil, but it doesn't fee oily. It absorbs nicely and leaves my skin silky smooth and soft. I just love it. I really am not doing it justice in my description, but trust me it is fantastic.
Invisible protect Sheer Spray is my all star product. Available in 30 and 50 SPF it weightless and not sticky at all.
What I think: This one also came with me on the long trip and I loved it, in fact I used it all up. It is by far my favourite protect on this list. It sprayed on fantastically leaving no grease or oil on my skin. It felt weightless like it claimed. The high SPF provided with me the right amount of coverage for my needs and I never once broke out in my sun hives.

There you go the new L'oreal Subliime Sun Collection - I'm currently loving them and I think you will too.

And Remember:

• Apply your sun protection 30 minutes before going outdoors and reapply every 2 hours.
• Sun protection is still needed on cloudy, overcast and snowy days, in other words use it everyday.
• 30 ml of sunscreen is what you need on your body for maximum coverage - that's a shot glasses worth.
• 10am - 4 pm are peek sun hours when UV rays are the strongest 
• Always use a broad spectrum (UVA and UVB) protection sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 15.

Last weekend was VIB appreciation week at Sephora. Beauty insiders got x2 the points, VIBs x3 the points and VIB Rouge x4 the points. If that wasn't reason enough for me to go do a haul there was a free bag with 9 samples available for VIBs. Being a VIB I decided this was a good excuse to do some shopping.

Benefit Matthew Williamson The Rich is Back box set:
 This box set looks so pretty in its box. It contains 4 shadows a blush, a mini brush, a mini gloss and a mini They're Real mascara. If that wasn't good enough, it was only $29 Cad which I think is a great price. If you want to learn more about his Rica at The Office Chic did a great post on it and its launch (part of the reason I feel victim to buying it) so you should check it out.

 Smashbox Try it Kit Halo + BB in Fair
So Sephora's site says this has 0.25 oz primer, 0.50 oz bb, a kabuki and 0.25 oz of Halo powder. Sounds great for $32 right? Well I thought it was a bit pricy for such small items but I also really wanted to try it. Well low and behold the Halo really is 0.11 oz ! That is  0.14 oz less! What gives Sephora the box says 0.11 oz, you totally lied to me. This one is going back to the store.

Joesie Maran Daily Moisturizer Spf 40

This baby was $17 and it is only 15 ml, but I thought I would give it a shot any ways (plus I needed to add one more item for free shipping). I think the bottle is pretty darn small for $17 and I better like it a lot. Surprisingly I think I am really happy I got this, I thought if anything this would be the item I returned, who knew.


Thanks for reading!

Annabelle is launching some pretty neat products this season. Here are just a few things you can find in stores this July. They also announced their new spokes person Marie-Mai.
EyeShadow Singles
They may not a new product, there will be six new shades out this July. creamy, rich and high in pigmentation, they are definitely worth checking out. I want new pink one.
Oh did I mention the SRP is $5.95, that is a great deal!


iTransformer
"Water based formula that transforms any powder eyeshadow into creamy liquid shadow"
This bottle 100% looks like a high end brands HD elixir, yearn you know who's. I am tempted to try this out just because it looks so pretty. I am very interested in it because I love anything that makes powders into liquids. SRP $8.50.

packaging

Left is Marcelle's BB with SPF and Right is Annabelle's BB see how the Annabelle version is a bit more runny.

Marcelle left & Annabelle right

Blended out. Both have amazing coverage for a BB.

 TwistUp in Absolute

Packaging

Absolute on skin

Again on skin

Eyeshadow in Goddess and Bronzer in Sun Goddess

Goddess Shadow Packaging

Bronzer in Sun Goddess

Sun Goddess bronzer left Goddess eyeshadow right

Again Sun Goddess bronzer left Goddess eyeshadow right