Sunrise On Moosehead Lake

If you remember around November I posted about watching the sunrise on Cadillac Mountain, now I'm posting about watching the sunrise from Moosehead Lake in Maine. If you couldn't tell I have a thing for sunrises.

Zach and I woke up around 3 in the morning, and as he said waking up ugh why can't you like sunsets better, I do love a good sunset but something about the sunrise, waking up early, the birds chirping and the feeling of being awake before anyone else, it just feels relaxing and calming. We live about an hour  from Moosehead Lake and another half an hour around the lake to where we keep our boat in Rockwood Maine. We ended up at a place called the Kineo Dock, which has a view of Mount Kineo, and access to the public. No one was around and we probably only passed two cars and one logging truck on our way there. Moosehead Lake is the largest lake in Maine, and the largest mountain lake in the eastern part of the United States, and let me tell you it's absolutely breath taking, if you are in Maine you have to go to Greenville and Moosehead Lake.

PS this early in the morning you are bound to see a moose, we saw one on the side of the road on our way back about a mile away from the Kineo dock, it ran back into the woods before we could get a picture. Just be cautious of them in the roadway. A great place to see them is called Shirley Flats.

Xoxo Liz

Cleaning Your Beauty Sponges

   

I don't know about you but I personally dread cleaning my makeup brushes, but they are an investment so better take care of them the way I see it. Some people neglect to clean they're beauty sponges but you don't realize how much bacteria these can hold in between washes. I mean I'll be honest it's been like three weeks before today since I had washed my brushes and sponges. So with that being said here is how I get my sponges clean and sanitized. 

Step One: Take you sponge and place in a microwavable safe container or bowl. 

Step Two: Fill your container with water and anti bacterial dish soap and let sponge soak. 

Step Three: Squeeze sponge, I repeat this a few times letting the sponge soak and squeezing it.

Step Four: Rinse out all of the soap.

Step Five: Fill up the container with about an inch or two of water, then place in the microwave for 1:40 on high, this part sanitizes the sponge.

Step Six: CAUTION HOT!!!! After the microwave let sit on the counter for a few minutes to cool off before continuing, once cooled down squeeze the excess water out.

Step Eight: Lay on a flat surface to dry and done!!! As you might be able to see my sponge isn't as stained, but since I hadn't cleaned it in forever it's stained for good but that doesn't matter too much to me.

I don't do this every week, more like every few weeks, but weekly I try to clean it by doing every step up until step 5, I skip those and let the sponge dry. 

I got this specific beauty sponge off of Amazon, I find the egg shape my favorite since you have a flat side which is amazing for foundation and the pointy rounded edge amazing for under the eye, and best part it was only $1.99 plus free shipping so won't break the bank!

Xoxo Liz 

Products With SPF In It To Keep Your Skin Glowing

Growing up as a kid we have all heard the you need to put sunscreen on,  running around on the beach and our parents would call us over to apply more after a certain time.. Let's be honest most of us would be annoyed and not see the point of sunscreen, but now we are older we know the dangers of the sun.

Here are some products with SPF to protect your skin year round, even in the winter your skin is at risk.

After washing your face in the morning I recommend adding sunscreen of at least SPF 15 under your makeup. There are so many to choose from but the Ulta brand is great and only $9.99.

Tartes Amazonian Clay Foundation is  a great choice, with an SPF 15 it also contains Vitamins A & E, keeping it healthy and nourished for up to 12 hours, priced at $39.00.

It Cosmetics CC+ Cream Illumination is a beyond amazing product. First off has SPF 50 you can't beat that for protecting your face, second is has an anti-aging plus hydration serum to keep your skin looking young and nourished, lighter weight which is perfect for summer, priced at $38.00.

  

bareSKIN Pure Brighting Serum Foundation has SPF 20, it also tone corrects while including brighting serum, priced at $29.50 and shipping is free!

L'Oréal True Match Foundation is lightweight yet build able for those hot summer days, will a range of shades to match the undertones in your skin with SPF 17, priced at $9.99 this a must have for the summer.

If you don't have a foundation with SPF in it another good choice is a primer, which will help your makeup stay on longer. Nars Pro-Prime Optimizing Primer is amazing having SPF 15 and is known for evening out skin tone while absorbing into your skin fast. Priced at $35.00.

 

MAC Prep + Prime has all you need to keep those harmful sun rays away. SPF 50 and priced at $31.00.

Naked Skin Beauty Balm is great for when you want some coverage but not too much, as I have said about half these products it feels like. It has SPF 20, comes in one universal shade, but for people with fair skin I wouldn't recommend as someone with very fair skin products that come in one shade usually leave an orange cast on skin. This product in specific helps combat wrinkles, redness, and reduces the size of pores. Priced at $14.00. 

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer is a HOLY GRAIL. Let me tell you it comes in 15 different shades so you are more than likely going to find one that matches pretty close to your skin tone. Contains SPF 20, it's going to keep your skin moisturized with Vitamin C and E, and does well with sensitive skin. Bonus two shades come in travel size perfect for throwing in your purse for the beach this summer. Priced at $44.00.

We all use moisturizer in the morning, why not get the most out of it by using one with SPF. Lancôme Bienfait Multi-Vital Moisturizing Cream will you keep you hydrated and protected with SPF 30. Priced at $49.00.

In the summer try to protect your skin as much as you can, and remember just like makeup you want to reapply your sunscreen after getting out of the water even if it says waterproof. I hope you're enjoying your summer!

Xoxo Liz