Take Cover This Summer In Style with SPF Essentials From Sue Devitt Beauty

As an internationally acclaimed makeup artist, woman and product formulator, Sue Devitt understands the importance of hydrated, healthy and well-protected skin. Sue’s philosophy is that healthy-looking, vibrant skin is the first step to achieve a truly beautiful makeup look.


Sun, sand, wind and air travel all wreck havoc on skin’s texture, tone and vitality so take care to follow the proper steps to balance and maintain overall well-being of the face and body. Sue’s #1 priority? To guard skin from one summer sojourn to the next by adhering to a skincare regimen that includes naturally nurturing and hydrating marine ingredients and floral derives with a dash of skin protecting SPF. Her complexion essentials herein...


Primed for Summer
Environmental damage is detrimental to an otherwise flawless complexion. Microquatic™ Blue Anti-Aging SPF 30 Primer ($48) offers skin powerful protection against harmful UVA/UVB rays. Infused with soothing Blue Algae Extract to combat redness and naturally formed anti-irritant crystals sourced from the coast of Spain , it protects the future of your skin by stimulating its natural collagen production with high performance anti-aging ingredients Ceramide 2 and Matrixyl.


Double Duty Beauty
Scouring the globe for the perfect summer product? Go native with SpaComplexion™ Hydrating Marine Minerals Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15 ($40) that provides skin with a healthy, radiant spa-treated glow. The lightweight, natural finish moisturizer features extraordinary hydrating and refreshing properties of the sea that is encapsulated in a proprietary delivery system that increases skin’s moisture level and vitality. Sheer, fluid formulation with SPF 15 coverage also offers antioxidant benefits while protecting the skin from harsh environmental exposure.


A Perfect Finish
The SPF protection in SpaComplexion™ Hydrating Marine Minerals Loose Powder SPF 30 Compact ($32) is a best kept secret to preventing sun damage while delivering a silky smooth finish and a hint of color to skin. The high concentration of both titanium dioxide and zinc oxide protects skin with SPF 30 for a seamless appearance and natural radiance. The powder is formulated with spherical silica that is designed to minimize wrinkles and skin spots and help fade any flaws. The end result is a high definition appearance.

Beauty Solutions: Hissyfit- Complete Skin Care Solution

Protect. Renew. Perfect. That is the goal that Louise Dobson and Sue Smethurst set out to accomplish when they launched hissyfit, a new line of skin care products that are packed with powerful ingredients to protect your face and body from the damaging effects of sun and heat. The Australian duo knew how important it was to protect their skin and, after growing tired of sorting through a sub-par assortment of beauty and skin care products, decided to create their own products to give women the sensible sun protection they need without sacrificing luxury or beauty.

hissyfit offers four great skin care products that all boast three powerful benefits in one skin treatment. Combining anti-aging ingredients with advanced sun protection and sophisticated cosmetic formulas, hissyfit offers complete body coverage with foundation, lip balm, hand cream and body lotion. Each product has a uniquely delicious scent and even has added vitamins and botanical ingredients like vitamin e, aloe and jojoba oil.

I can definitely sympathize with Dobson and Smethurst’s dilemma. Although I did not grow up under the harsh Australian sun, my pale skin forces me to shrink under the nearest umbrella at the first sign of natural sunlight. My fears of skin cancer, premature aging, and wrinkles make me religiously apply sunscreen everywhere I go. But I have always found the smell of sunscreen to be utterly repugnant. Who wants to reek of SPF every time they set foot outside?

I got to test out the body lotion, hand cream and lip balm myself, and let me tell you, I could not even tell I was wearing any sunscreen! That is one of the reasons I love hissyfit’s products. The scent of each product beautifully masks the odor of the SPF. You would never even know you were wearing sunscreen!

Handy Work, the anti-aging hand cream, goes on smooth and absorbs quickly with just the lightest scent of orange mint. I love that the scent is not overpowering because when I am wearing my favorite perfume, the last thing I want is for my hand cream to overpower it. Since our hands are one of the first places that show signs of sun damage, it is important to protect them. Handy Work has SPF 30 plus antioxidants like vitamin e, so at $29 for a 1.8 oz. bottle, you can look forward to years and years of younger looking skin!!

Body Double, the anti-aging body moisturizer, has SPF 30 and the most beautifully unusual scent. Vanilla, almond, orange and grapefruit all combine to give this lotion a deep aroma with a hint of citrus. There is no sticky residue or icky sunscreen smell, just a quick absorbing, smooth formula that smells great! And it is also packed with ‘cehami’, a native Australian daisy that has anti-inflammatory properties and aids in cell renewal. At $45 for a 4.2 oz. bottle, it is a wise investment for those of us who value our skin and want to keep looking youthful for years to come.

And lastly, I tried Lip Service, the anti-aging lip balm with SPF 50 and ingredients like shea butter and jojoba oil that protect against the sun and help to hydrate and replenish lips. Sometimes our lips are the easiest thing to forget about when applying sunscreen, but the skin here is just as susceptible to sun damage as the rest of our body. hissyfit’s lip balm comes in five different shades: clear, plum, guava, toffee and berry. It goes on sheer and keeps your lips super glossy. It is $20 for .37 oz. and the benefits are definitely worth the price!

"Fashion Is Foremost Inspiration"

Erin

Picking the Perfect Summer Hats

If you are like most people, picking out a hat isn't something you have done recently. After all, hats were out of style for a while but now they are back with a vengeance, so use your head and learn how to pick the perfect hat by following these simple suggestions:

Hot Headed? Heat rises so make sure you keep your cool when out and about in the hot summer sun. Search for a hat is made from breathable fabric like the Rolling Stones Trucker cotton/ mesh hat or a well ventilated woven hat like the Floppy Straw Hat.

On the Go. Always keep a spare hat in the car or on hand for those unexpected events. The Bop Basics Cowboy Hat with Leather Band will keep the sun out of our eyes in style. This woven raffia cowboy hat has a gold buckle at the leather band. Isn't it FIERCE!?! This is the perfect companion to take along when traveling or just leave in the car for occasional any-time use.

Shopping by fashion means more than just a color scheme; search for the latest trends like big brims. Yes, big brims are back and better than ever thanks to adjustable and reversible options that look as great as they wear. Sophistication and style has always been associated with brim hats such as the Eugenia Kim Honey Sun Hat pictured above. They'll make a strong statement whether shopping or taking an afternoon tea. Spice things up with reversible canvas sun hats that instantly transform into two completely unique looks for the price of one.

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"Fashion Is Foremost Inspiration"

- Suzanna