Melt-Proof Your Makeup, Protect and Revitalize Your Skin, and Refresh Your Body With These Summer Beauty Buys — As Seen On News 4 San Antonio’s “SA Living”

Although many of our kiddos are heading back to school over the next two weeks, the weather outside doesn’t indicate that the summer season is over — not by a long shot! I stopped by News 4 San Antonio’s “SA Living” last Friday to chat about some beauty buys that will help to protect your skin from the sun’s intense rays, safeguard your makeup in these sweltering temperatures, hydrate parched strands, revitalize tired and lackluster skin, and keep you smelling fresh and clean ’til summer truly comes to a close. Check out the segment above and keep reading for all the details on the products seen on air.

LUMENE NORDIC-C GLOW BOOST ESSENCE

We all want more luminous skin — particularly during the summer months, when we tend to wear less makeup and generally want an easy, breezy, no-fuss beauty routine. Well, for skin that’s more radiant than the summer sun, check out the Lumene Nordic-C Glow Boost Essence Serum ($24.99 at Target and Target.com). Made with all-natural ingredients from Finland and featuring no parabens, sulfates, or yucky artificial ingredients, this lightweight serum gives you the glow up you covet while making your complexion bouncier and more supple.

Key ingredients include: wild Arctic cloudberry, a tart, orange-colored berry that’s been heralded as a superfruit as it’s packed with vitamins A, C, and E , as well as omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids; and Arctic spring water, which revitalized and reenergizes skin and  has a skin-friendly neutral pH that makes it a great delivery system for other nutrients. Other ingredients in the formula include: vitamin C, which is known to brighten the skin, help to fade dark spots and produce a more even skin tone, and stimulate collagen production for more youthful-looking skin; and two types of hyaluronic acid that help to instantly moisturize skin while ensuring long-term hydration.

GLO SKIN BEAUTY TINTED PRIMER SPF 30

With the hot Texas sun beating down on us, SPF is an absolute necessity. But finding a sunscreen that won’t feel too thick, break you out, or disrupt your makeup can be challenging. That’s why I love the Glo Skin Beauty Tinted Primer SPF 30 ($38 at Amazon.com and GloSkinBeauty.com).

It contains only the mineral sunscreens titanium dioxide and zinc oxide — no chemical UV filters — and it has a lightweight, silky, oil-free formula that glides right onto skin and doesn’t feel heavy or stifling. It comes in 4 shades (Fair, Light, Medium, and Dark) and gives you sheer to medium coverage with a semi-matte finish. You can wear it alone to brighten your skin and mask any imperfections, or you can wear it under makeup to make it melt-proof and flawless.

CLARISONIC MIA MEN

If your guy keeps reaching for your skincare products, and it’s driving you up the wall, use some good ol’ fashioned logic to explain why he needs to invest in his own goodies. You can start with these fun facts: male skin is about 25% thicker than female skin, plus men have larger pores and they produce more sebum. What does this mean? Well, it takes a bit more effort to truly cleanse male skin, to draw out all the gunk lurking inside their pores, and to balance oil production so they can enjoy clearer skin. Set your fella on the right path by setting him up with the Clarisonic Mia Men ($99 at Clarisonic.com), the only device designed to address men’s skin needs.

The device comes with a Charcoal Brush Head — meaning that the bristles are infused with charcoal, which acts like a magnet to draw out dirt, oil, and impurities trapped inside pores — and it offers an invigorating cleansing experience in just 60 seconds. Within that time, users experience two cleansing modes with the optimized intensity necessary to properly cleanse and exfoliate men’s tougher sin. The result is a cleaner, fresher, and clearer complexion, as well as a neater beard (yes, men with and without facial hair can use this gizmo!), and minimized pores. And get this: because it creates a smoother surface, the Clarisonic Mia Men also makes the shaving process go more smoothly, minimizing the potential for cuts and nicks.

NIVEA CARE & CUCUMBER BODY WASH

Pretend for a moment that you’re playing The 100,000 Pyramid and the category is “Things That Are Refreshing.” If you want your partner in the game to correctly guess the category, you’re likely to list off things like a cold glass of water, a tall glass of lemonade, a dip in the pool, a piece of  juicy watermelon, and cucumber slices (or, even better, cucumber water!). Well, NIVEA has taken one of the natural ingredients most associated with refreshment —cucumber — and used it to create a delectable sensory experience in the shower.

The new NIVEA Care & Cucumber Moisturizing Body Wash ($5.99 at CVS) is a gentle body wash that cleanses skin while providing long-lasting moisture, and it features a revitalizing scent that combines the crisp and watery scent of cucumber with the sweet and juicy scent of cantaloupe. Is your mouth watering yet?

MIMZI BY MARGUERITE GERMAIN

Fragrance has such evocative powers — a scent can elicit an emotional response, stir up old memories, and create a fantasy rooted in a specific time and place. When dermatologist Marguerite Germain, set out to create a fragrance that captured all the qualities she loved about her late mom, she hoped to develop a scent that combined the lively spirit of a diva with a natural beauty that’s timeless and ageless. The result was MIMZI by Marguerite Germain ($65 at GermainDermatology.com), a sophisticated scent that captures the exuberance and joy of the summer season.

The fragrance opens with an optimistic spirit thanks to the zesty citrus top notes of soft lemon and sweet orange, as well as the juiciness of currant, and these ethereal airy and grassy notes that lend the scent a free-spirited feel. Soon, the floral notes at the fragrance’s heart take center stage, enamoring our senses with soft tuberose and jasmine notes. The fragrance is then completed by base notes of sandalwood, light cedar and jasmine.

The scent makes me think of summer romances, of beachside kisses and hand-in-hand strolls through the park.

PETAL FRESH SUPERFOODS FOR HAIR GET DRENCHED COLLECTION

We always talk about the harmful effects of UV rays on our skin but what about our strands? They too suffer when the sun beats down on us, which is why scorching hot summers can lead to damaged, rough, brittle, dry, and lackluster strands. When you also consider the detrimental effects of salt water and chlorine, it’s no wonder why many of us kick off the autumn season wanting to nurse our strands back to health. If your hair needs some TLC, make sure to check out the Petal Fresh Superfoods For Hair Get Drenched Collection, which is specifically designed for dry, dull, and damaged manes.

The shampoo and conditioner contain three key ingredients: coconut milk, a moisturizing superfood that’s packed with vitamins as well as replenishing minerals like calcium, potassium, and magnesium; vitamin E, which improves circulation at the scalp and supports a healthy scalp while also protecting strands from oxidative stress; and almond oil, which softens hair and makes it stronger and more resilient.

All Petal Fresh products are made in California using high-quality organic, vegan, and gluten-free ingredients, and they’re so affordable: just $7.99 each at HEB and Target.