Overpacker? Yep...that's me.

Hi Loves! I'm back from vacation. We had a great time! It was a very relaxing trip, with few plans other than lounging on the beach and hanging out by the pool. It was just what I needed to recharge for the rest of this ridiculously HOT summer.

I severely over packed when it came to my makeup. This was ridiculous. My theory was to pack enough so that I had "choices", but in actuality I hardly touched any of it!

It was boiling hot. Seriously. The last thing I wanted to deal with each day was makeup (even though it's my true love). It was just too hot for a full face of makeup. I went with a natural, glowy face each day and it was nice not to have to worry about my makeup melting off in the heat and humidity.

Sooo....here is a picture of what I packed:

And here is what I actually used every day:

Pretty significant difference, huh?

Two makeup products really stood out for me this week, and I fell in love with them all over again. My winners for the week:

Origins Vitazing. It was invaluable this week. I LOVE THIS STUFF (as I've said many, many times before)! It gives the perfect amount of coverage, and has SPF 15. It feels like moisturizer (that's what it is) and not at all like makeup. THE perfect summer "no makeup makeup".

ELF Contouring Blush & Bronzing Powder. Once again, if you don't own this, you need it. It's $3 dollars, an excellent dupe for NARS Laguna/Org*sm duo, and it was all I wore during vacation. The bronzer gives a great, natural tan and the blush gives the perfect flush for your cheeks.

I learned a lesson in cosmetic packing this past week. The next time I visit the beach (or any super hot climate) I will be packing very light. I could've fit all of what I wore into a pretty small cosmetic bag. Oh well, there's always next time.

We won't even talk about how much I over packed when it came to clothing.....sheesh.

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!!!