Beauty Products That Belong In Your Summer Makeup Routine
Less is more. This is a lesson I always live by with makeup. In the summer it is extra important because no one wants to have a layer of makeup caked on their face that is sweating right off. That’s just not it! Half the work of making sure your makeup looks flawless is making sure your skin is prepped and taken care of. Your face is your canvas, you have to make sure it’s just right before you start painting and creating something truly beautiful.
Personally, summer is my favorite time to wear makeup because everyone just has a natural glow to them. There is no better glow than Vitamin D. Now with that said it is so incredibly important you protect your skin from the sun. A little color can be good, but trust me 40 years down the line you’re not going to love the wrinkles and sun spots.
Supergoop Glow Screen
To protect that pretty little face of yours you are going to need some SFP. The Supergoop Glow Screen is a ride or die that has SPF 40 and the most gorgeous glowy sheen to it that will keep you glowing all day long.
NU YSL Glow in Balm
Hydration is key! This product is like a tall glass of water for your skin. It deserves way more hype than it gets. It is a 24-hour priming moisturizer that keeps your makeup up looking fresh all day long.
Drunk Elephant Bronzing Drops
This product is essential to keeping you looking like a bronzed goddess. When you put it on it’s an instant self-tan for your face. You get the sun minus the sun damage with this product. Pro tip: mix it with your primer or foundation for the perfect application.
In the summer I don’t find a foundation or any coverage other than concealer to be necessary for me. Even when it’s not summer I opt for something lighter like a skin tint or a bb cream because it looks so much more natural. After my face is prepped and moisturized I usually go in with a concealer under the eyes just to brighten things up and cover up any blemishes. I make sure it is seamlessly blended using both my fingers and beauty blender. Using just concealer is what is going to help you escape the layers and layers of makeup. Guaranteed to be just the right amount of coverage you need!
Kosas Super Creamy Concealer
This radiant concealer is super hydrating and creamy. The perfect combo to keep those under eyes crease-free. The coverage is medium with a lightweight feel. Super brightening, to ensure no under-eye bags can be seen after a few glasses of wine the previous night.
After a little bit of coverage, I like to keep things real simple with the rest of the face. All you need is your favorite blush and a nice and dewy highlight. Remember to always apply blush to the bridge of your nose for a perfect sunkissed look. I also like to put a little bit at the very top of my forehead and the bottom of my chin, it enhances that sunkissed look. I also suggest cream products for both your blush and highlighter. This way it will melt into your skin instead of laying on top as a powder would.
Ilia Multi-Stick Cream Blush + Lip Tint
A two-in-one buildable cheek and lip tint that comes in 12 different stunning shades. The consistency is matchless. It blends beautifully with just your fingers or if you want a lighter application you can use a beauty blender. My favorite shade is, At Last, the perfect dusty rose color.
Merit Day Glow Highlighting Balm
This is my favorite highlighter at the moment. I’ve been using it for 2 months now and I can not find anything better. Apply it with your fingers to warm the product and get the most stunning and natural highlight. I love applying it to my collar bone too for an extra little pop!
If there is one thing I feel like I can not leave the house without doing it’s my brows. I need them locked in place to take on the day otherwise I just don’t feel like myself. I naturally have long lashes and bushy brows so I like to use products to enhance my natural features. Sometimes I will fill my brows in but this summer all I really have been reaching for is a good brow gel to do the trick.
Refy Brow Sculpt
This stuff is seriously like Elmer’s glue for your brows. They will not be moving at all once you apply this product. It is great because you have a tool in the lid to shape them how you like, but you do have to act fast before the product sets because otherwise it can get tacky and your brows will not be going anywhere.
Ilia Limitless Lash Mascara
This mascara checks all the boxes—it nourishes your lashes, lengthens, separates, and holds your curl. There is keratin, shea butter, and bees wax in the product to help condition and treat your lashes all while being a mascara too. The brush is dual-sided which allows you to get super precise with your application.
Now we can’t forget those kissable lips! I always have a good lip duo in my purse, which made it very hard for me to choose my favorite at the moment because I am constantly rotating my lip products. But the key is lip liner and gloss. I like to look for a shade that is “my lips but better”. A shade that is almost identical to my lips but elevates them a little bit. The gloss is just to keep you looking like a glazed donut!
Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat Lip Liner
The formula on this lip liner is perfection. It is so creamy and smooth that it almost doesn’t feel like a lip liner when you are applying it. I like to apply it all over the lips as a base. The shade I get is Pillow Talk Medium, which is a beautiful dusty berry shade. For my complexion, it works wonders. There are 12 other shades so you’ll be able to find the one that is right for you.
Kaja Gloss Shot Lip Gloss
This is just your classic gloss. I love the clear shade, especially over lip liner. It makes your lips look plump and juicy! It is hydrating as well with Jojoba Seed Oil, so you aren’t left with the sticky lip gloss feeling.
