Love this thread!!
makeup / skincare / tanning?
I am super super fair and wear sunblock year-round. I cannot and do not tan at all; SPF 50 of the CVS or Target brand version of Banana Boat SPF 50 at the beginning of the day and reapplied every few hours.
For skincare, I love First Aid Beauty products. I have pretty dry skin and it is very easy to find trial sizes of this paraben-free, all-natural brand at Sephora. I struck gold about a month ago when trial sizes of FAB moisturizer, cleanser and a few other products was a 500-point Sephora perk! These will be coming with me to Disney in July for sure.
I wear a full face of makeup every day, whether at home or traveling. My favorite stay almost all day (I always touch up back at the resort before dinner) products include: Stila one step correct face primer, Urban Decay eye primer, Tarte maracuja creaseless concealer, Make Up Forever Mat Velvet + foundation, Diorshow blackout waterproof mascara, Too Faced sunbunny bronzer, some kind of Benefit blush, Stila stay all day waterproof eyeliner (NEVER budges!!!), Urban Decay eyeshadow of choice, Urban Decay setting spra
How do you choose clothing to wear / shoes?
I mostly consider the weather; since I usually go in the heat of the summer, I'll typically wear simple black Reef flip flops (very supportive and not that ugly!). Day time outfits are breezy, loose but cute tops and short, tailored shorts. Nighttime is cotton sundresses. Never experienced chafing and have never worn shorts under dresses.
What are your *essentials* when packing for WDW?
I try to find minis of all of the products I use at home. I have very sensitive skin, so even using hotel soap/shower gel is not an option. A crossbody purse for touring the parks is beyond essential--I have a Vera Bradley hipster and a black leather Coach crossbody that are both excellent. (The Coach one is a bit smaller, but easier to pair with outfits!)
How do you manage your hair?
rotfl: that florida humidity and heat is so unforgiving! Speaking of...)
I love the "___ Sexy Hair" brand. They have Smooth Sexy Hair spray that you can spray both before and after blow drying for defrizzing.