Summer Skin & Beauty Edit w/ Lashesandlemons!
Hi loves! Ready for the Summer Skin & Beauty Edit?! I’m ridiculously excited for today’s blog post, because we’re sitting down with my IG turned IRL friend, Nicole Ross, creator of the ever growing blog and brand, Lashesandlemons! Nicole recently announced her impressive (& absolutely f*cking amazing!) partnership with Birchbox, and we thought it would be the PERFECT time to sit down and dive deep into a summer skin & beauty edit with Nicole. If you’re not aware, not only does Nicole make the most insane, yet SIMPLE (which we love) recipes, she’s also a beauty guru – I mean just look at her! With that, let’s dive right in!
Summer Skin & Beauty Edit Q&A w/ Nicole
Alysia: First of all, CONGRATS on the Birchbox partnership! That is absolutely HUGE. Can you tell everyone about the Lashes and Lemons Birchbox, what they’ll find in the box and how to get it?
Nicole: I am so beyond excited about the Birchbox partnership. It couldn’t be a more perfect collaboration as you all know how much I love beauty, especially clean beauty! I hand selected each item that went into the box with pampering, self-care and clean beauty in mind. I believe you can never be fully dressed without feeling good in your own skin, and that includes taking the time to love and pamper yourself. Hence, the product choices here! My Birchbox is exclusive for the month of July, its limited edition! You can get your hands on it here!
Alysia: Speaking of Birchbox, if there was only one item you could use all summer from the box, what would it be?
Nicole: The Coola water mist refresher! Since I just turned 27, anti-aging is of PRIME importance – so… sunscreen! This spray is so refreshing, and can easily apply throughout the day without messing up your makeup. AND it smells…so good.
Alysia: Let’s get detailed – what’s your full summertime skincare routine? Anything you adjust from spring to summer?
Nicole: Full routine, here we go! I use the double cleansing method. I use an oil based cleanser first to remove makeup and then use a gentle cleanser to wash and clean my skin. This is a crucial step to prevent breakouts and promote youthful skin as products can sit in the lines and pores of your skin. Next, I follow up with a toner. Toners really help to balance the skin and exfoliate! Also, it will remove any makeup you missed during cleansing. Next, I follow up with a serum (at night I use a plant based retinol and in the morning vitamin C). I only started using serum this year as I was pretty apprehensive about how to use them and how expensive they were. I found a few great ones that don’t break the bank. Last, I follow up with a moisturizer! Also, obvi sunscreen in the AM!
You can find a full list of all the products I love on my website – here!
Nicole GLOWING in one of her cute summer looks!
Alysia: I know you enjoy your vino (& cocktails) just as much as me! And in the summer, it’s always flowing a bit more for me, LOL. How do you deal with and/or prevent the inevitable puffiness from the hangover?
Nicole’s famous BEC sandy! YUM!
Nicole: First of all, hangovers are the WORST. Takes me a full day to recover. I think it’s difficult to prevent the puffiness but here’s what I do: breakfast, water, sleep. Having a really good breakfast, filled with carbs and healthy fats, is essential to help with the hangover. Some of my favorites are a bacon egg and cheese sandwich on my lashesandlemons bagels – get the recipe here! Or a slice of ezekiel toast and scrambled eggs.
Alysia: In the summertime, I’m always looking for a good GLOW – which you always have! What’s your number one tip to get that dewy glow in a summer makeup look?
Nicole: Staying hydrated is number one! Number two is using a great foundation, highlighter AND I am obsessed with this setting spray from Osea! It’s technically skincare, but I think it gives the best dewy glow! I use the charlotte tilbury wander glow mixed with light wonder foundation AND her pillow talk highlight wand! You need it, trust me!
Alysia: Your skin is absolutely flawless always. What’s one thing that you do religiously now for your skin that you wish your younger self would’ve known & that everyone should know?
Nicole: Washing your face and removing your makeup. No matter how tired you are or how clean or amazing the products you are using, it is very important to wash your face especially at night. Like I said earlier, I use the double cleansing method where I use an oil based cleanser first to remove makeup and then use a gentle cleanser to wash and clean my skin. This is a crucial step to prevent breakouts and promote youthful skin as products can sit in the lines and pores of your skin. AND drink water! I am for 4 liters a day! My 1 liter adult sippy cup made it to my top 10 list for June! The highlighter is on there too!
Alysia: Finally, favorite lipstick for summer? Couldn’t not ask you before you go (lipstick QUEEN!)
Iconic nude. That’s it. I wear it alone with a little aquaphor or chapstick and it’s just the perfect nude with pink undertones so it looks super natural. Also I have been loving adding a dab of a berry lipstick or chapstick (love the charlotte tilbury superstar lips in walk of shame OR nivea cherry chapstick!)
Wrapping Up!
IDK about you, but I’m about to go on a little beauty shopping spree for my summer skin & beauty routine! That is of course after I snag by exclusive Lashesandlemons Birchbox! Don’t forget to grab yours – it’s only available for the month of July!
And of course, here’s where to follow and find my gal Nicole..
Hope you enjoyed loves! And a big thank you to Nicole for spilling all of her secrets!!
xoxo
Alysia (Purely) Pope
PS: If you enjoyed this interview, check out this one with Olivia from Skinny Hangover, you’ll love it!
