Do you have the summer makeup essentials? Keep reading to find out what you need to have in your makeup kit to be prepared for those hot summer days!
Ok ladies, let me level with you. As much as we are all Beauty Fanatics, wearing the same makeup you’ve been wearing all year just isn’t practical in the summer months. All you need are a few essential pieces to keep your face looking it’s best without melting away!
Sunscreen
I hope this doesn’t come as a shock to anyone. Wearing sunscreen all year round helps battle damage to the skin caused by those pesky UV rays. But wearing it in the summer is even more important for obvious reasons. So before you start applying your makeup, make sure to slather on the sunscreen!
~ My Recommendation ~
Fresh – Peony Brightening UV Shield SPF 50+ PA++
Fresh is a natural brand which I love! There aren’t a ton of active ingredients that will interfere with the rest of your facial regime so you can rest assured that it shouldn’t cause you any problems.
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BB Cream
Foundation can be awfully heavy so I recommend switching it up in the summer to a BB cream. BB creams are full of active ingredients to help protect, treat, and cover up!
~ My Recommendation ~
Estée Lauder Daywear Anti-Oxidant Beauty Benefit Creme SPF 35
Full of Antioxidants which is a must for summer. Plus, it has an SPF of 35 which is an additional bonus!
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Cream Blush
Ditch the heavy powdery blush and opt for a cream blush instead. Cream blushes leave a beautiful dewy finish and look much more natural.
~ My Recommendation ~
Tarte is simply a great natural brand with great products. This Cheek Stain is easy to apply and wears extremely well.
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Eyeshadow
Time to put those natural neutrals to good use. Steer clear of dark, glittery shadows during the day. Instead, try iridescent corals or a light aqua if you are looking for a pop of color.
~ My Recommendation ~
Makeup Forever Iridescent Eye Shadow
We all love Makeup forever. They have a phenomenal products and huge selection of everything, eyeshadows being one of them. You will be sure to find a perfect match in this line.
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Eye Liner
Swap out your black liners and replace with a color that is closer to your natural eyebrows. Avoid Liquid and gel liners. Using eye shadow as liner creates a more natural, blended look for summer.
~ My Recommendation ~
Benefit – Longwear Powder Shadow
Long lasting makeup is definitely essential for summer. Especially around your eyes. Benefits longwear Powder shadow does not disappoint!
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Waterproof Mascara
Waterproof mascara is not only good if you plan on getting wet, but it also wears much longer which is essential with the heat of the summer.
~ My Recommendation ~
Lancome – HYPNÔSE STAR 24H WATERPROOF
Lancôme’s Hypnose Mascara range is widely known for its brilliance. The waterproof formula is no exception.
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Lipgloss
Give your lipstick a much needed break and give those glosses a run for their money! Choose a high shine gloss that will surely attract attention to those fabulous lips as they glisten in the sun. Even better, choose a gloss with SPF to help keep your lips looking great for many years to come.
~ My Recommendation ~
Clinique – Long Last Glosswear SPF 15
This lipgloss truly is long lasting! It comes in an array of colors, goes on smooth and has the added bonus of SPF 15!
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Bronzer
Get that sunkissed look we all love by utilizing a bronzer. Apply to the areas that naturally get hit by the sun such as; the middle of your forehead, nose, chin and cheek bones.
~ My Recommendation ~
These Bronzers are Spectacular! There are so many option depending on your preference. Personally, I like the pore minimizing one.
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Highlighter
Finish off your look with a highlighter. Highlighters are a major trend right now as they give a gorgeous natural glow that leaves your complexion looking supple. Apply above your blush line and small gentle strokes where the sun would naturally hit.
~ My Recommendation ~
MAC – Mineralized Skinfinish in Soft and Gentle
Hands down the BEST HIGHLIGHTER EVER! I cannot say enough good things about this product. Light, Sheer, provides the ultimate dewy effect!
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that BB cream seems cool
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It’s great!
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Hey! I don’t know why but i love clinique products and i’m pretty sure this lipgloss is perfect too.
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LOVE the cheekstain! It’s the perfect tint for rosy cheeks 🙂 thanks for sharing!
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Awesome post, I have to get that Tarte cheek stain, does it really live up to the hype?! xx
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It’s pretty great. Lasts all day, easy to apply…what more can you ask for?!
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I love the MUFE Aqua Cream eyeshadows for summer! They really stay put. And I’ve heard so much about the Estee Lauder BB cream I may have to try it out!
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You really should! It’s wonderful 🙂
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Hey, is very interesting your blog! I loved that!
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Love this look!
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Totally agree about bb cream – hate wearing anything else in the sun! The benefit big easy is pretty good as it’s got SPF 35 x
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I’ll have to try that! Thanks! Keihls has on with 50! I have it and it works well but the color isn’t the best match for me.
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I totally feel ya on Mac’s skin finish. it is THE BOMB. I have dark olive skin so I have tried a bronzier skin finish of theirs and just switched over to a light milky pink that just makes my skin glow stunningly in the sun. it’s a must!!
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I have olive skin too….how did you like the bronzier one?
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I liked it but it just kind of made me look sparkly. I mostly use the light pinkish one now cause it really highlights my face well and gives me a really nice glow!
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I hear you with that “sparkly look” No one needs that! haha!
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I love the tarte cheek stain SO much, I already have the full set of 9 on my christmas list *sigh*
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Nice! Ya, my Christmas list grows by the second!
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