Gretchen Bleiler is an Olympic medal-winning snowboarder (silver, Turin
2006) and a four-time gold-medalist at the X-Games. She splits her time
between the snowy mountains of Aspen during training season, the waves
of Carlsbad, CA in the summer for surfing, and the world for
competitions. Bleiler is also a spokesperson for Oakley where she even
has her own line of snow gear fit for a runway (like her waterproof gold
gloves even Gaga would appreciate). When she’s not training, surfing, or
watching snowboard footage for new tricks, the
California-blonde-by-way-of-Ohio also likes to stock-up on her favorite
Clinique eyeliner.What’s your skincare must-have?
I partnered with Mission, it’s a really cool company based on giving athletes what they need. I have my own signature lip balm because when I’m up on the hill, protecting your lips is so important. It’s called the Lip Balmer in Sweet Vanilla, it smells sort of like cake batter, but not, it’s delicious.
How do you protect your hair from the elements?
Last season we were competing in -16 degree weather, and if your hair’s out, it freezes, so it tends to get dried out. I always use a really heavy, moisturizing product like the deep conditioner from Pureology.
Do you ever talk beauty with the other female snowboarders while training or during competitions?
Lots of the girls that I snowboard with are very opinionated and have their own style, so we definitely talk about it. Actually, Hannah Teeter recently asked me what I do for my hair. She said, “I need something to put in my hair to make it softer.” And I said definitely Moroccan oil!
It’s 7:30am on a Saturday and you have makeup on. Do you wear makeup
when you compete and train?The Olympics, you’re in front of the world, and yeah you’re competing, but you want to look good. You want to have a great representation of who you are. I care about the way I look and I want to look my best. My regime isn’t crazy. For my face it’s just sunscreen because foundations and tinted moisturizers rub against my neck warmer. But I do like eyeliner, mascara, and a little color on my lids. Just all very natural to kind of spruce it up a little bit. I use M.A.C. a lot, Cover Girl mascara and a Clinique eyeliner in Brown Sugar, it’s my go-to.
What is the one thing you need to have with you on the mountain during competition?
I’ll just have some essential oils in my pocket, I love lavendar, and smell it before a race if I’m feeling very nervous. Hannah, she’s a total hippie girl and will show up to the mountain covered in patchouli. But I think smells are so important for athletes who compete, and for anybody really. If you’re stressed at work, or before a competition, or if you need to be energized, or relaxed, there’s so many scents that kind of take you there.
Photos: © 2011 Oakley
Last summer Ricky’s NYC unveiled a clever two-in-one: a shine-imparting
comb with olive oil baked into the plastic. This past spring it took the
concept a step further by adding frizz-smoothing keratin to combs and
brushes. Now the beauty brand is addressing beach hair. Its latest
wonder tools are infused with olive oil and a botanical blend (including
extracts of jojoba, macadamia, avocado, carrot seed, and sea buckthorn)
that has been shown to have sun-protective properties. Hats off!
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Estée Lauder Pure Color in Hot Coral,
Dior in Paradise, 
Essie in Braziliant, 
YSL No. 138, Summer exclusive to 
Chanel in Mimosa, Chanel department and specialty stores and 
Illamasqua in Radium, Sephora stores and 
YSL No. 137, Summer exclusive to 
Perfect Formula in Pop Art, 
MAC in Ocean Dip, 
Dior in Purple Mix, 
Borghese Rapido in Vigneto, 
Rescue Beauty Lounge in Recherche, 
Fekkai Marine Summer Hair Beachcomber Leave-In Conditioner, $24, 
Nexxus ProMend Split End Binding Overnight Treatment Crème, $14.99, drugstores
Carol’s Daughter Monoi Repairing Hair Mask, $28, 
Alterna Summer Hair Rx After-Sun Hair Quench , $20, 
Kérastase Soleil Huile Céleste, $37, 
John Frieda Sheer Blonde Go Blonder Controlled Lightening Spray, $10, 
Dove Nourishing Oil Care Leave-In Smoothing Cream, $5.99, 
Sally Hershberger Glam Waves Texture Spray, $12.50, select Walmart, Duane Reade, Ulta and Ricky's NYC locations
RickyCare Wet Hairbrush, $7.99, 
Davines Su Sun Oil Body & Hair Moisturizing Oil with Argan Oil, $28, 
While best known for hosting the Sundance Film Festival and a recent
Winter Olympiad, Park City also happens to be ideal
off-season—especially for the outdoorsy and adventurous, which
aptly describes my family (and, sometimes, even me). We hiked, zip-lined
and snow-shoed. But our favorite activity was eating, which we did quite
well.
Grappa Restaurant
From left: Talisker on Main; a dish from The Farm at The Canyons
Monty, the Montage's mascot
Spa Montage
Laura Mercier Gel Lip Color in Hibiscus Bloom, $22,
Cover Girl Wet Slicks Fruit Spritzers in Strawberry Splash, $6.25,
drugstores
By Terry Aqua Lip Tint, $30, 
YSL Rouge Pur Couture No. 24, $30, 
Urban Decay Lip Love in Lolita, $16, 
Vincent Longo Perfect Shine V Gloss in Carina, $22, 
TOPSHOP Tint Lip & Cheek Stain in Bitten Berry, $14, 
L’Oréal Paris Colour Juice in Butterscotch Drop, $8.49, drugstores
Givenchy Gelée D’Interdit No. 9, $26.50, Sephora stores, 
Dior Addict Crystal Gloss #037, $27, 
Giorgio Armani Sheer Lipstick #36, $27, 
Smashbox Limitless Lipstain & Color Seal Balm in Petal, $21, 
Stella McCartney Stella Sheer, $62, 
CLEAN Summer Escape EDP, $49, 
Kenzo L'eau de KenzoAmour, $72, 
Marc Jacobs Curacao EDT, $68, 
Lancôme De L'Orangerie EDT, $55, 
Caudalie Fleur de Vigne, $38, 
Bobbi Brown Almost Bare EDP, $60, 
Burts Bees Chemical-Free Sunscreen SPF 30: I slather this on before
biking or gardening, and my skin feels soft, protected and no fear of
breakouts. $15, at drugstores.
Neutrogena Wet Skin SPF 85: Not every day is boating or beach day, but
when it IS all about water and serious sun, I toss this can in my
(waterproof) bag. $11, at drugstores.
Sonya Kashuk Beautifying Blush in Sunset: This muted coral can make
tanless cheeks look slightly sun-kissed, but it also goes well with
lightly tanned skin. $9, 
Jergens Natural Glow Firming Daily Moisturizer: Any kind of superficial
body smoothing is always nice, but if it also adds a tiny bit of tan to
my super white legs, sign me up! $9, drugstores.
Yes to Cucumbers On the Go Towelettes: If you really use your
imagination, these wipes can conjure up a facial in an outdoor cabana at
some exotic Caribbean spa. If you really use your imagination. $2.99, drugstores.
L’Oreal EverSleek Humidity Defying Leave-In Crème: One pump of this
crème on damp hair ensures a smooth blow-out, and a tiny amount gently
patted on hair after helps with the flyaways. $9, drugstores.
Bic Simply Soleil razors: Its floral design is done for more than just
looks: its carving provides a better grip, so there’s less chance of
dropping in the shower. And a four-pack will last you all Summer. $5 for
a four-pack, drugstores.
Revlon Top Speed Fast Dry Nail Enamel in Electric: Summer is the
perfect—and one might argue, only—time to break out the yellow on nails.
$6, drugstores.
Laser-assisted liposuction is nothing new for the midsection, but a new
device allows the technology to be employed on necks and jowls as well.
New York dermatologist Macrene Alexiades-Armenakas has teamed up with
laser company Sciton to create the Pro Lipo Plus, an instrument that
combines a tiny cannula with a laser fiber. 
