I recently received the Influenster Spring Fling Voxbox, which I immediately unboxed on my YouTube Channel. Don’t worry! I will be linking the video below for you to watch, but I thought I would take a moment to talk to you about what makes a beauty or lifestyle product a summer necessity. I know I recently wrote about my Pre-Summer Essentials, but those products were more tangible summer time accessories. What I am talking about today are those little must have items that help get you through what are usually the long, heat filled days of summer. In my VoxBox I received some surprising products. A set of glue on fake nails, a mascara, a box of tampons and a firming body lotion. Initially, I wasn’t sure how most of these products related to spring and summer, but after thinking about it, I think they really do represent some overlooked summer necessities.
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Let’s start with the Kiss Everlasting French Glue on Nails. I don’t think there is any time during the year that I am more obsessed with making sure my nails look well manicured and perfectly painted than in the summer. During the warmer months, I tend to hit the nail salon on a more regular basis getting my mani pedis so that my nails are worthy to be shown off. So, it makes sense that the VoxBox would include an inexpensive and long lasting alternative to a nail salon visit!
On to the mascara, more specifically the Rimmel ScandalEYEs Retro Glam Mascara! Now, while mascara is always an important part of my makeup routine, in the summer, I would have to admit I get a little more infatuated with it. Why you might ask? Well, because in the summer I tend to wear less makeup overall, specifically less eye makeup. So mascara is one of my non-negotiable beauty items because it’s the one eye makeup item that makes me feel like my face is complete, even if I skip the eye liner or shadow. In the summer a bit of concealer, a light BB Cream and some mascara are really all you need to get a flawless face, at least, that’s my opinion!
Now, the Playtex Sport tampons make much more immediate sense to me in relation to summer essentials. In summer since I tend to wear shorter pants and dresses, I end up using tampons more frequently than I do a maxi pad because its more discreet. Since the days are longer in summer and we all tend to be outdoors more, you don’t need to be an athlete to appreciate a sportier design for your unmentionable needs.
Last but not least the Nivea Firming Lotion makes perfect sense as a summer beauty essential. After all, we spend the cold winter months sweating our butts off (literally) at the gym, so a product that can help keep your skin in great condition while it hydrates is a must have for your daily summertime routine. More skin showing means more places you want looking toned and firm after all!
I know these items aren’t all a girl needs in her summer beauty and self-care regimen so let me know your necessities in the comments below. Think outside the box and let me know what sorts of items are more important to you during the summer than at any other point in the year! Oh and before I forget, here is the video unboxing plus some uncensored TMI thoughts and feedback for you guys! Enjoy!