I love Vancouver and I love it even better when the sun is out. This means spending more time out in the sun and becoming a tourist in my own city. But before I step out into the sun, there are just a few beauty things I need to have in check.

It is absolutely essential to wear a bright neon pink polish to stand out from the crowd. My current new favourite color is “Camera” by Essie. {$10 at any www.shoppersdrugmart.ca}

To keep my skin young and smooth I’ve been using Murad’s “Intensive Resurfacing Peel”. Brightening and smoothing effects are similar to a chemical peel and are enhanced by gentle Bamboo Bead microdermabrasion. {$49, www.muradcanada.com}

Before you go out into the sun be sure to put on sunscreen. Be wary of chemical based lotions and don’t just base your sunscreen purchase on SPF levels, higher does not been better. You need protection from both UVA and UVB rays. Make sure you read labels and be sure that there is zinc in the ingredient list and no vitamin A. A very good lotion to try is “Aubrey Organic’s Saving Face Unscented SPF 15″, it’s light enough to wear under make up and great for sensitive skin. {$10, www.aubrey-organics.com}

Keep your lips nourished and glossy with Bare Minerals, Marvelous Moxie Gloss. You get a glossy sheen without tacky-sticky lips. This high-shine, hydrating lip gloss contains a nourishing blend of shea, avocado, and murumuru butters and is also paraben free. {$23, www.sephora.com}

Alright, now you are semi ready for summer however we still need to discuss attire. That will have to be another post at another time. Happy Summer.

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