Radiate Confidence And Ease With With These Summer Living Finds (As Seen on Denver7’s “Mile High Living”
Summer is the season of sunshine, laughter, and adventures, and we want to soak up as many carefree moments as we possibly can. To hep simplify your beauty routine, enjoy more restful sleep, and safeguard your health (and that of your beloved doggo), I curated some of my favorite summer living finds and shared them on Denver7’s “Mile High Living” today.
Make sure to check out the segment above and continue reading for more in-depth info on the products shown on air!
Mad Hippie Luminizing Facial SPF
Sunscreen is a non-negotiable when it comes to summer skincare, but the challenge is finding a formula that’s lightweight, non-comedogenic, fast-absorbing and which won’t leave a white cast. Well, Mad Hippie’s newest sunscreen checks all these boxes — and more. Delivering SPF 29+ protection, the Mad Hippie Luminizing Facial SPF ($24.99 on MadHippie.com and ULTA.com) is a reef-safe mineral sunscreen powered by non-nano zinc oxide, which means the zinc particles are large enough to create that physical barrier needed to protect skin from UVA and UVB rays but not so small as to penetrate the skin or potentially enter the bloodstream.
Moreover, this sunscreen is formulated with plenty of skin-loving ingredients such as: vegan squalane, which hydrates skin and protects the skin barrier; green tea, which is rich in antioxidants that protect skin from UV rays and environmental aggressors; resveratrol, and antioxidant with proven anti-aging benefits; quercetin, a flavonoid that defends against UV stress; and niacinamide, which helps to even skin tone and reinforce the skin barrier. The result is a sunscreen that replenishes, hydrates, softens and smooths skin.
And that’s not all! The formula incorporates fair-trade mica particles that give the complexion a subtle, lit-from-within glow that’s not overly glittery but, rather, gives the complexion a healthy radiance boost.
Beau Domaine The Body & Tattoo Cream
It’s the season for swimsuits, itty-bitty shorts, playful skirts, and crop tops, so we want to make sure the skin below the neck looks its very best. But, naturally, we don’t want to rely on dense body butters that will sit atop the skin and leave us feeling greasy and uncomfortable. To flaunt luminous, soft, supple, firmer-looking skin, pick up the The Body & Tattoo Cream by Beau Domaine ($39 on US.beau-domaine.com). This anti-aging body cream boasts a melting texture that spreads evenly and absorbs quickly, plus the formula is clinically proven to improve skin barrier function, enhancing skin hydration and improving elasticity while helping tattoos appear more vibrant. You can even apply it directly onto any inked skin and watch how the lines appear more defined and the colors seem to come alive!
A leader in sustainable beauty and agricosmetics, Beau Domaine prides itself on utilizing natural, traceable ingredients with scientifically proven benefits. The Body & Tattoo Cream features 99% ingredients from natural origin — many of them harvested from the Perrin Family’s estate in the south of France. The key ingredients are the two patent-pending, grape-derived actives that power all Beau Domaine formulas: GSM10 and ProGR3.
Obtained from the seeds and skins of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre grapes, GSM10 combats oxidative stress, protects collagen fibers, and protects the skin microbiome. ProGR3, meanwhile, is the result of 20 years of research on progeria and is clinically proven to combat progerin, a mutant protein that damages cells and plays a major role in skin aging. It’s formulated with 3 plant-based ingredients: resveratrol from vine canes, apigenin from chamomile flowers, and catechin from green tea leaves.
In addition to these two groundbreaking actives, the body cream also contains tamarind seed extract to enhance elasticity, soothing grape water, and organic olive oil and shea butter to nourish and soften skin.
Sky Organics Beauty Essentials
Summer should be all about ease — and that means streamlining our beauty routines and getting rid of excess steps and unnecessary products. Enter Sky Organics, which makes affordable, ingredient-conscious skin, body, and hair essentials that are simple, pure, and potent — and made with USDA Certified Organic ingredients whenever possible. Available at Amazon, Walmart, Target, and more, Sky Organics is a Certified B Corp, meaning it meets the highest standards of social and environmental responsibility, and it’s a Leaping Bunny Certified cruelty-free brand.
For the summer season, you’ll want to stock up on these essentials.
First, the award-winning Organic Rosemary Strong Roots Oil ($17.99 on Amazon) nourishes the scalp to support stronger, healthier-looking hair. An excellent pre-shampoo treatment, it contains organic rosemary oil to refresh and invigorate the scalp, macadamia oil to moisturize to nourish dry and damaged strands, and jojoba oil to deliver lightweight hydration.
Next, the Organic Castor Lash & Brow Oil ($16.99 at Target) is powered by organic castor, amla, and moringa oils to deliver fuller-looking lashes and brows. The tube comes with a handy mascara wand and a sponge tip applicator so you can apply to lashes and brows respectively.
Lastly, the Organic Petroleum-Free Jelly ($16.99 on Amazon) is a clean alternative to traditional multi-purpose balms. Instead of utilizing petrolatum, which is derived from petrolatum and has dire environmental implications, this botanical balm contains organic sunflower, olive, and calendula oils alongside organic shea butter, organic fractioned coconut oil, organic beeswax, and vitamin E to soothe and replenish skin. You can apply it to rough elbows and heels, sun-chapped cheeks, and even flaking and cracked lips.
Eco Style Hair Styling Gels
Fending off frizz feels like a full-time job come summer! Luckily, you can humidity-proof your hairstyle this summer with Eco Style’s amazing and ultra-affordable styling gels. A trusted styling brand, Eco Style offers gels for every hair type, and each option is alcohol-free, water-based, and infused with moisturizing and strengthening ingredients.
The best-selling Olive Oil Styling Gel provides long-lasting hold while helping to smooth frizz and add shine. The Argan Oil Styling Gel, a maximum hold formula, is infused with moisturizing, smoothing, and shine-booting ingredients like argan oil, fatty acids and vitamin E. And the Black Castor & Flaxseed Oil Styling Gel gives curls and coils strong hold and definition while deeply nourishing strands.
Each is $4.84 at Walmart and Walmart.com
Drift Rest & Relax Home Scent Diffuser
There’s often less structure to our everyday lives during summer. After all, the days are longer, the kids’ bedtimes are rolled back, and we’re often adding more travel to our itineraries. If you love summer adventures but want to add more of a steady rhythm to your nighttime routines, pick up Drift’s new Rest & Relax Home Scent Diffuser.
Formulated with a blend of soothing lavender, chamomile, vanilla, and Dreamwood oils, this home fragrance will transform your space into a serene oasis and make winding down feel more intentional. This lovely fragrance blend will help you relax and regroup after a long day and make it easier to fall asleep come bedtime.
And it doesn’t just smell nice— Drift’s science-backed fragrance was designed to support calmness, with 97% of reporting it helped them feel more relaxed.
It’s available on Drift.co
Pink Stork Women’s Wellness Supplements
Women’s wellness brand Pink Stork is on a mission to help women feel supported, empowered, and cared for during all of life’s stages: from pre-pregnancy and postpartum to menopause and beyond. Founder Amy Suzanne Upchurch was inspired to create the brand back in 2015 after surviving a life-threatening complication. She vowed to help other women navigate their respective wellness journeys by offering effective, science-backed supplements that made them feel seen and supported.
The Women’s Total Multivitamin ($34 on PinkStork.com and Amazon) is formulated to support women’s overall health and wellness — including their cognitive health, hormone balance, bone health, immune function, and energy — while also keeping skin, hair, and nails looking their best. It’s formulated with 19 essential vitamins and minerals including methylated folate, iron, and vitamin C, vitamin B12, biotin, vitamin D3, chromium, and selenium.
If busy summer schedules make your stress levels soar, you’ll want to scoop up the Cortisol Complex ($35 on PinkStork.com and Amazon). This supplement is formulated with ashwagandha, chamomile, vitamin D, omega-3 DHA, folate, and Vitamins B6 and B12 to support a healthy stress response, balanced mood and cognitive function. It also supports healthy serotonin and dopamine activity for hormonal balance and immune health.
And if you’re planning to drive up a windy, mountainous road or go on a high alpine trek and you’re concerned about car sickness or altitude sickness, make sure to bring some of the Pink Stork Nausea Sweets ($16.99 on PinkStork.com and Amazon). Packaged in individually-wrapped candies that you can easily stash in your purse, belt bag, car, or desk drawer, these sweets combine ginger with vitamin B6 to relieve nausea caused by morning sickness, indigestion, upset stomach, motion sickness, and more.
Bernie’s Best Dog Supplements
We love taking our dogs on long walks, hikes, and all types of outdoor adventures come summertime, but these outings also means our four-legged besties will have more opportunities to eat something that might cause stomach upset. To support your dogs’ gut health, digestion and overall immunity, there’s Bernie’s Best Perfect Poop, a 4-in-1 digestive supplement that combines fiber, prebiotics, probiotics and enzymes. It helps to relieve digestive issues including diarrhea, constipation, upset stomach, gas, and bloating — and, by improving digestion, it also helps the absorption of nutrients that contribute to dogs’ energy levels, mood, etc. Available in chicken and cheese flavors, these solid grass bits can be easily mixed in with your dogs’ food or served as a topper. Prices start at $14.99 for the small 4.2 oz bag on Bernies.com and Amazon.
And to prioritize our dogs’ joint health during this time of increased activity, there’s Marvelous Mobility ($31.99 on Bernies.com and Amazon). Suitable for dogs of all ages, these soft chews include 16 science-backed ingredients including collagen, omega-3s, antioxidants like astaxanthin and blueberry powder and anti-inflammatories like turmeric extract and kelp powder.
Like all of Bernie’s Best products, they’re formulated with natural ingredients and made right here in the US. Find these and more on Bernies.com and Amazon
