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My New Summer Beauty Routine with St. Ives®

The one part of my beauty routine that has always been inconsistent is moisturizing my skin. I could never get motivated to do it daily because I hated the feeling of having lotion on my hands and having to wait for it to dry. I knew it was good for my skin so I would get into the habit of moisturizing for a few weeks and then I’d lose interest because it felt like a hassle.

 
That all changed when spray lotions started to emerge on drugstore shelves. I almost couldn’t believe they hadn’t been introduced sooner because it’s the perfect solution for someone like me who wants a quick, easy and grease-free way to moisturize but finds traditional lotions to fall short.
 
 
I’ve shared my love for spray-lotions before and when I got to test out New St. Ives® new Fresh Hydration Lotions I was absolutely smitten and they are most definitely the best ones I’ve tried thus far! It was totally love at first application!  There are so many reasons I love these particular ones: 
 
I keep a bottle of the St. Ives lotion right outside of my shower and after I towel-dry my skin, I spray it down my legs and take 3 seconds to rub it in and it’s done! No fuss, no grease, no waiting for it to dry. You can get dressed immediately. 
 
I really love the scents of these lotions. I tend to gravitate towards citrusy scents so the citrus and vitamin C formulation is my number one!
 
I feel like I’m always trying to find ways to make my beauty routine faster, easier and more effective, so it’s safe to say St. Ives’ new Fresh Hydration lotion will have a place in my bathroom indefinitely… and my skin couldn’t be more thankful!
 
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  1. Megan says

    Love St. Ives & hate feeling sticky after applying lotion, definitely trying this out! Hope you're having a great time with you Mama!!! xo

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  6. Mrs Gable says

    I love St. Ives lotion. Been using the Skin Renewing cream for the past two years! I just saw the spray in the stores and was wondering how well this product works. Hopefully I am the winner and find out!

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  7. Amber B. says

    Love St. Ives brand! I am obsessed with their coconut body wash and body lotion and use those frequently, as well as their face scrub. I noticed they've had some new facial products out I need to try and I'll have to add their spray on lotions to my list!

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  8. Amy says

    I usually put on a full face of makeup, but on weekends when we leave the house on a whim, I just put on some tinted moisturizer and mascara…easy 2 minute routine!

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  11. Lauren says

    I try to keep my morning routines as quick as possible by only washing my hair every other day — saves me so much time! I would love to try this new St. Ives lotion. I love so many of their products already!

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  12. Brittany Bostick says

    I've never tried the spray lotions, but I may need to try them now! I too get aggravated waiting for lotion to dry on my skin. I think the easiest way to keep your routine short and simple is by having a "signature look". That way you know what products you will always be using, so there is no fuss or buss about finding things in the mornings!

    Love your blog!
    Brittany
    livesimplysouthern.com

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  20. Jen N. says

    I use a Wet Brush or a wide tooth comb to comb out my hair in the shower. The bonus? Natural looking waves instead of frizzy hair.

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  21. Sean C says

    Quick and easy: rinse face, hydrate with lotion and put on mascara. Your eyes will pop and you will look beautiful and all it takes is 2 minutes.

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  27. Raquel says

    I know everyone will probably say this, but I use coconut oil as a quick all-in one beauty routine! It does sooooo many things. I dab it under my eyes to prevent wrinkles and moisturize the area, I use it as a shaving cream, I moisturize my skin with it, among many more uses!

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  34. Shayna says

    keeping it simple is easy for me I keep everything in a little bag that i need and dont overuse anything. Dry shampoo, baby wipes, chapstick and a light foundation and mascara are my go tos!

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  43. NatalieM. says

    In the summer when it's humid, I just spray a little sea salt spray on my hair for some low-maintenance waves and no need to blow dry! I also opt for tinted moisturizer or BB cream in the summer months in lieu of foundation. So easy!

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  45. JC says

    Spray on sunscreen and tinted moisturizer with SPF are my best friends for a quick beauty routine.
    tcarolinep at gmail dot com

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  60. Seriously Serendipity says

    Well, not sure if its a beauty tip or not. I always wash my face in the morning and before bed. But I will have to try this spray lotion out. I have two little girls under 2 and as you can imagine, I have very little time to myself. This spray lotion sounds perfect for my busy life.

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  74. April says

    Moisturize right out of the shower, and then brush your teeth and you can wash your hands as you do so. This way you don't have greasy hands and haven't added a whole lot of time to your routine. I don't wear any makeup so my morning face routine is to moisturize and that is it. Makeup tends to irritate my face so I go barefaced and have learned to love it – no worrying about smearing or getting it on my clothes or purchasing, etc.

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  113. crystalf says

    I don't really have any tricks. I very rarely wear makeup and do very little to my hair so it doesn't take me very long to get ready. I do need to start doing a little more because I am getting older and it's starting to show. Thank you!
    crystalfaulkner2000 at yahoo dot com

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  117. ellie says

    I don't have much of a routine, or tips to speed it up. I stay out of the sun as much as possible, and use plenty of sunscreen when I can't. Plus moisturize and wear foundation with an SPF factor in it.

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  122. janetfaye says

    I wash my face every evening and apply a little moisturizer, so that my face is clean and ready for a little sunscreen and blusher in the morning.

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

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  148. Carolyn Daley says

    Drink lots of water to keep yourself and skin hydrated, use sunscreen to product your skin, and test new products on a small patch of skin to make sure you aren't allergic to it before applying it accordingly.

    darkmysticnight(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  150. Lorina Padgett says

    I gotta try this product because I have limited mobility and can never get lotion on or near my feet easily. Always apply moisturizer or lotion after bathing for best results.

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