Maria Kang’s Summer Beauty Essentials
Maria Kang shares her summer beauty and style essentials. (Photo: Jaymie Britten)
You probably know Maria Kang from her viral “No Excuses” Facebook posts and corresponding diet book. The busy mother of three is a total fitness fanatic and is sharing her summer beauty and style essentials exclusively with Yahoo Beauty!
When hitting the beach, I always bring… A huge bag of things because I like being prepared! Shiseido Ultimate Protection Lotion SPF 60, a hat, sunglasses, towels, a lot of water, snacks, and sand toys for the boys.
The scent I spray on is… Nothing! I believe in embracing your pheromones! I don’t wear smelly lotions, perfume, body spray or deodorant. If you don’t smell quite well, most unpleasant odors can be fixed through better hygiene, diet, and exercise.
I usually wear my hair… In a ponytail with a headband to keep all the extra wisps of hair out of my face. I lost a lot of hair after giving birth and they are all growing back.
My toes are painted with… Incoco stick on French manicure strips. I apply at midnight and it lasts ten days. I’ve had my toes consistently painted since I was 10 years old. They either have a French manicure or are painted blood red or bright pink.
I always have in my summer clutch… I have super sensitive lips, so I always carry lip balm. My kids touch everything so there’s always a small bottle of hand sanitizer and I never forget my phone in case a precious moment needs to be captured — and often uploaded on my Instagram.
Warm weather lip color…MAC Cremesheen Lipstick in Ravishing. I have full lips so I choose a neutral or light pink color. My husband also prefers me with no lipstick — he says it makes me more kiss-able.
Spray it on or keep it real? Absolutely spray it on, even if being in a spray tan booth scares me — it’s loud and cold! I am half Filipina and half Malaysian-Chinese, so I also tan easily and have some annoying tan lines from working out at the park with my free No Excuse Mom group weekly.
Bikini or one-piece? Bikini! Favorite brand is Roxy. It has great support for the top and bottom. One-pieces make me look heavier since I have strong legs and a long torso. I also train hard for a tight tummy area, so this is a great time to show off my hard work!
Beach or pool? Beach. My hubby is from Hawaii, where they have some of the best beaches, including his hometown beach of Lanikai. The sand exfoliates the skin, the salt water comforts the body, and the ocean environment calms the spirit. I love, love, love being at the beach.
Favorite vacation destination? We love to travel, see historical places, and eat delicious local cuisine. Italy and France are definitely our top favorite places to be in the world.
Bob Marley or Taylor Swift Taylor Swift! People are always surprised that I’ve listened to country for years, so when she first came out I loved the innocence and playfulness of her songs. I still do! When my stepdaughters are in town, we can jam together in the car.
Bike or Convertible? When I was single, I would love a bike, however with kiddos, I opt for a convertible. I can already envision them going nuts with the top down and their hair blowing in the wind!
Ice cream or popsicle? I’m lactose intolerant, but if I weren’t I would love my old-time favorite ice cream flavors which include strawberry, cookies and cream, mint, and coffee. These days, I settle with homemade watermelon or berry popsicles, with no added sugars.
Sundress or cutoffs? I’ve never been a fan of shorts. In fact, you will rarely ever see me in shorts. I love dresses though and can wear them every day with a flower in my hair. I get a lot of sundresses from Target. Mossimo is a busy mom’s best friend!
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