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Trending—Summer Beauty: End of Summer Beauty Tips for Labor Day Weekend from Sara McNamara

August 29, 2013 / 1 Comment

Labor Day, the holiday that signifies summer is coming to a close, is a known for lazy days at the beach, BBQ’s and family get-together’s in the park. Common denominators for Labor Day celebration locales include surf, sand and sun. Keeping beauty necessities to a bare minimum on a holiday weekend is a must. Sarah McNamara, founder and formulator of the Miracle Skin Transformer skincare line,knows a thing or two about beauty. Below are her Labor Day Weekend beauty tips for looking gorgeous in the heat as you celebrate with friends and family.

Sarah McNamara’s Summer Beauty Tips:

“Since body heat amplifies fragrance, choose a perfume with cool citrus, aquatic, or floral notes.”

Try: BURBERRY Brit Sheer Rollerball $25

“Give your hair a break from blowouts and embrace your hair’s natural texture! Opt for a casual braid, ponytail, or bun.”

Try: Goody Ouchless Ribbon Elastics

“Streamline your skincare routine and showcase your natural beauty. No one wants to layer on products in the heat. Opt for a lightweight tinted skin enhancer hydrate, prime, mattify, visibly enhance and protect your skin.”
Try: Miracle Skin Transformer SPF 20 available in 7 shades for $48

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Toya

August 30, 2013 at 4:51 pm Reply

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