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When it comes to feel-good energy, there’s no brighter time than summer. The extra-long days, the beating sun, the never-ending sense of adventure — these are just a few of the perks that make summer Shaynna Cooper’s favorite time of year. In fact, you could say Cooper, who goes by Esther (of Modern Day Esther) on social media, doesn’t just love summer; she personifies it. More specifically, her positive personality and sunny disposition perfectly embody the warmth of the season.
As a summer baby and proud Leo, Cooper doesn’t just make the most of the season while it’s happening, either. She enthusiastically exudes her summer-goddess status all year long. From her beauty routine to her everyday activities to her playful mentality, the content creator knows exactly how to keep it glowing.
finds immense value in beginning each day with energy and intention. In the summer, she likes to wake up as early as possible. “When making the most of a summer day, you don’t want to miss
a single moment to soak up the sun,” she tells POPSUGAR. “Even if
you don’t want to leave the house super early, just being outside feeling the morning air is an amazing way to start any day.”
If you have pets, Cooper suggests taking them out to join you —
after applying sunscreen, of course. You can also bring your hobby outdoors. “If you’re an artist like myself, grab your artistic tools of choice, sit outside, and let nature inspire you for an hour or two,”
she says. “I also think it’s really important to take the time to meditate, center yourself, and leave a mental note in your mind. I like to tell
Even though she’s not a morning person, Cooper
After she’s had her morning “me” time, she blasts music and starts getting ready. This
is where Cooper’s ever-important beauty regimen comes in. “My skin-care routine is full of products that make me feel good and that enhance the natural essence of my skin,” she says. “As someone who often wears a lot of makeup, I definitely want my skin to look just as good even when I’m not wearing a full face.” It’s this dedicated morning time that helps Cooper set the tone for her next 24 hours.
When getting ready, two products have made the
biggest difference in her skin. First, serums. “As someone who deals with hyperpigmentation and acne scars, serums with vitamin C
or hyaluronic acid are my absolute favorite,” Cooper says. “I also realized that face serum helps my skin better absorb the products that follow it.”
Her second must-have product — and also her most important? Sunscreen. “Full transparency, I only started using sunscreen consistently four years ago,” Cooper admits. “I didn’t think I needed it, but I was so wrong; it was the true game changer my skin craved.”
Her love for sunscreen is so serious that if she is applying makeup and realizes she forgot it, she’ll wipe it off and start over. “Applying sunscreen makes me feel like a superhero putting on a cape,” she says. “When my skin is healthy and glowing, I feel my absolute best.” Cooper describes sunscreen as the kindest thing you can do for
your skin. Her commitment runs deep, and she never skimps on quality, which is why she always chooses a brand like Hawaiian Tropic . While she can attest to how well Hawaiian Tropic products work, it’s an added bonus that the brand is committed to making sunscreen more eco-friendly without breaking the bank.
Mix sunscreen with a tinted moisturizer
to give yourself a “my skin but better” glow while also protecting your skin.
Carry the Hawaiian Tropic Mineral
Translucent Sunscreen Powder Brush with you. It’s perfect for reapplying SPF without messing up your makeup and for touching up any unwanted shine.
Drink water and stay hydrated –
when you’re dehydrated, it shows. Surface moisturizing is important, but skin care also works from the inside out.
For Cooper, skin care is a major part of her self-care
routine; the health of her skin — whether it's summertime or not
— is something she doesn't take lightly, a belief she often shares with her followers on social media. “Whether I’m having fun
inside or outside, I handle my sun care the same,” she says.
“UV rays can get to me even through a window, so I’m super adamant about applying it every day.”
Cooper, who has oily, acne-prone skin, specifically loves the Hawaiian Tropic Mineral Translucent Sunscreen Powder
Brush for its easy application and convenience. “I like to use it
to set my undereye area and T-zone when doing my makeup,” she says. “Then I mix it with my finishing powder and do a light dusting all over my face.” She also carries it in her purse for
touch-ups on the go.
The Mineral Skin Nourishing Milk Spray is another must-have product for Cooper. “I really enjoy that it makes my skin look and feel buttery smooth,” she says. “It's almost like a light, natural filter. Also a major plus: it doesn’t leave a white cast, which is important for me. I even found that my favorite perfume was amplified when I applied it after this spray.”
Other forms of self-care Cooper practices range from spending time outdoors to planning special activities with friends. If the sun is shining, Cooper is more likely to take her lunch outside or spend the night at a dance party under the stars. But the adventures don’t stop when the sun sets; Cooper tries to make them last in perpetuity. “There are many ways to make the most of summer,” she says. “I’ve started carrying around a camera to capture memories. Having physical pictures to look back on is so amazing."
qualities her friends and family appreciate most about her. She does her best to keep that bright energy year-round by doing things that inspire her mind and keep her spirits lifted.
“I like to wear vibrant colors and use my outward appearance to exude the joy and light I feel on the inside,” she explains. “This not only helps my own mindset, but it’s also encouraging to those I interact with, and that’s what truly makes me happy.”
Cooper calls it her “endless-summer mentality.” It’s this outlook that allows her to feel the glow of summer all year-round. “The fun, exciting days of seemingly never-ending light don’t have to be confined to just three months out of the year,” she says. “Endless summer is making amazing memories with the people I love no matter what the weather. It’s wearing tangerine orange on the coldest, cloudiest day of winter. It means finding rays of sunshine even when I may not feel sunny. This is how I carry summertime with me 24/7.”
Naturally, Cooper is a very
sunny person; it’s one of the
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made the biggest difference in her skin. First, serums. “As someone who deals with hyperpigmentation and acne scars, serums with vitamin C or hyaluronic acid are my absolute favorite,” Cooper
says. “I also realized that face serum helps my skin better absorb
the products that follow it.”
Her second must-have product — and also her most important? Sunscreen. “Full transparency, I only started using sunscreen consistently four years ago,” Cooper admits. “I didn’t think I needed it, but I was so wrong; it was the true game changer my skin craved.”
When getting ready, two products have
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Her love for sunscreen is so serious that if she is applying makeup and realizes she forgot it, she’ll wipe it off and start over. “Applying sunscreen makes me feel like a superhero putting on a cape,” she says. “When my skin
is healthy and glowing, I feel my absolute best.” Cooper describes sunscreen as the kindest thing you can do for your skin. Her commitment runs deep, and she never skimps on quality, which is why she always chooses a brand like Hawaiian Tropic . While she can attest to how well Hawaiian Tropic products work, it’s an added bonus that the brand is committed to making sunscreen more eco-friendly without breaking the bank.
myself, ‘Yes, you have a lot to get done, but don’t burn yourself out in the process. You’re built for this, you’re doing amazing.’”
