Kara Birkenstock

Keep Cool Beauty Products – Summer 2011

With temperatures reaching record breaking heights this summer, many of us are looking for ways to stay cool! Beat the scorching summer heat with the following GAL beauty finds, affordable must have products for savvy women everywhere!

Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Special Shampoo ($20.61, Drugstore.com)

At the end of a hot summer day, there’s nothing like refreshing with a cool shower! And there’s no better addition to your bathing regimen than Paul Mitchell’s Tea Tree Special Shampoo. This invigorating shampoo is the perfect antidote to a long day in the sun, full of tea tree oil, peppermint and lavender to revive your mind and body. The shampoo tingles when applied, cooling your head while the intoxicating aromas lift your spirits. Great for all hair types, Paul Mitchell’s Tea Tree Special Shampoo is a real treat for the senses. Trust me when I say your hair will look, feel and smell clean all day with this fantastic product!

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Neutrogena Fresh Cooling Body Mist Sunblock ($9.89, Drugstore.com)

We all know how important it is to protect our skin from the harsh rays of the sun. But after sweltering in the summer heat, there’s nothing more uncomfortable than slathering on a thick, icky sunscreen. With Neutrogena’s Fresh Cooling Body Mist Sunblock, you can reapply your sunscreen throughout the day with no mess, while protecting and cooling your skin all at the same time! This lightweight, waterproof formula is easy to apply, and the cooling sensation is a pleasant surprise to sun drenched skin. This ingenious sunblock is so refreshing, you’ll actually look forward to putting it on!

C. O. Bigelow Mentha Lip Shine ($7.50, Bath & Body Works)

The last thing a woman wants to do in the middle of summer is put on a heavy lipstick. Nothing can ruin your mood, or your smile, than a cakey, matte lipstick! Luckily, the folks at Bath & Body Works have an assortment of incredibly light and minty lip shines that are the answer to this beauty dilemma. C.O. Bigelow’s Mentha Lip Shine is the ultimate three in one lip product, combining high gloss, incredible moisture, and long lasting breath freshening. This affordable lip moisturizer has an invigorating, cooling sensation when applied to lips, and the gloss is just the right amount of shine for everyday use. Plus, C.O. Bigelow’s Mentha Lip Shine also does a great job at freshening breath, perfect when you don’t have a mint or piece of gum handy!

Almay Wake Up Hydrating Makeup ($12.99, Drugstore.com)

During the summertime months, women are always looking for ways to lighten up their makeup routine. Almay Wake Up Hydrating Makeup is a new mineral powder foundation that not only provides flawless coverage, but it cools your skin when applied. Mineral foundations are becoming increasingly popular as they’re more lightweight than traditional makeup. Almay’s Wake Up is infused with cucumber, minerals, aloe vera, and green tea extracts to help refine and smooth skin, while the added hydrating water provides an instant cooling sensation. The product even has SPF 13, so you receive extra sun protection with every use. This inventive makeup is a definite must for your cosmetics bag!