This post is sponsored by Botanics.
The first of my 3-part summer beauty series with Botanics on how the skincare line is alleviating my summer beauty concerns!
With banana-leaf prints, pineapple shakers, and endless #poollife pics of bikinis and floating swans cluttering my feed, I don't need to go outside to know it's officially summer 2016. I'm ringing it in by partnering with Botanics on a three-part summer series to test out, review, and share my stories on how the affordable plant-based skincare line is targeting and alleviating three of my biggest summer skin issues like dull skin, dryness, and summer shine.
During this season, I want my skincare routine to be quick but effective, as summer travels means I'm always on the go. Even when I was on a recent staycation at The London Hotel, I had a slew of meetings and events to attend, and needed to look glowy, refreshed and ready in minutes. The Botanics All Bright Range is tailor-made for people striving for glowing summer complexions without having to go through a thirty-minute skincare regimen. Their All Bright Micellar 3-in- 1 Cleansing Solution is the first no-rinse water based cleanser I've ever used, and promises to clean, exfoliate, and brighten. It's alcohol and soap-free, and hibiscus, the key extract, is a natural brightening booster. Not only did it "wash" away my makeup, it also removed all traces of my waterproof mascara without stinging, which means it's both powerful and gentle. I've been using this micellar cleanser day and night and it's definitely less drying on my skin than a traditional cleanser. If you have oily skin, I'd recommend following the rinse with a mild cleanser at night.
After cleansing, I use the Botanics All Bright Radiance Concentrate Serum to help even out any discoloration and to lighten sun spots. The lightweight serum is non-oily and quickly sinks into the skin, which means I don't have to wait forever to layer on my moisturizer. At $13.99, it's easily one of the most affordable brightening serums on the market. I finish my simple skincare routine with the Botanics All Bright Hydrating Day Cream with SPF 15 and a barely there natural-looking makeup routine to really bring out the summer glow. A few minutes (and a quick cup of coffee) later, I'm out the door and ready to glow, I mean go!
Botanics captures the beauty boosting power of plants to create efficacious skincare solutions. Each of the seven Botanics skincare ranges are developed in partnership with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and feature a unique plant extract sourced for maximum sustainability, and researched to ensure it aids skin's protection, renewal and general health. Follow Botanics on Facebook and Instagram @BotanicsUSA!
