Happy Wednesday! Today I am sharing with you some of the best summer makeup tips. You want to have a beautiful glow without the added shine of summer sweat. For summer makeup, you’ll always want to use products that are light and sheer, keep the SPF heavy (at least SPF 30), and always start with the cleanest and smoothest surface as possible. Lightening your routine by wearing less is a must so you don’t experience caking and creasing. Also, try opting for waterproof options of your favorite products! Below I have listed out a few summer favorites! Enjoy!
brightening face scrub
Always begin with a smooth surface. Before applying any makeup products, cleanse and exfoliate your face. Try Yes To Grapefruit Vitamin C Glow Boosting Daily Facial Scrub for not only a great value but great results. This facial scrub contains grapefruit, which naturally helps to even skin tone and enhance luminosity, and lemon balm to help calm and repair, leaving skin soft, smooth, and naturally hydrated!
Pore Perfecting Toner
Hydrate skin and tighten pores at once with the ultra-gentle Watermelon Glow. This pore-perfecting toner helps achieve instantly glowing, pillow-soft skin with gentle exfoliation. Watermelon extract hydrates skin, cactus water seals in moisture, and tea tree extract clean pores and soothe irritation. Plus, the light watermelon scent is perfect for summer!
matte spf moisturizer
Start with a moisturizer that not only has SPF but gives you a matte finish, like COOLA Mineral Face Organic Matte Untinted Sunscreen. Soft as a cloud and cucumber scented, this is a serious favorite of beauty editors for its light-as-air application. It is that soft! Need a little added color? Try the tinted version to boost your summertime glow!
concealer
Use a concealer only where you need it. Remember, in the summer months you always want to go as light as possible or wear nothing at all! Lightly conceal dark spots (hello dark circles) and you are good to go!
bronzer
Add a safe warm glow with Physicians Formula Butter Bronzer. With an undeniably smooth and soft as butter finish, this bronzer not only feels good but it smells amazing! But don’t worry because these products are hypoallergenic, safe for sensitive skin, and don’t contain any harsh ingredients.
waterproof mascara
Opt for a waterproof version of your favorite mascara for the summer months. Avoid the smudging and smearing of mascara that the hot temperatures can cause. Give L’Oreal Paris Voluminous Lash Paradise a try — with over 11,000 reviews it’s safe to say your lashes will stay fabulous in the summer heat!
sheer lip tint
Dark lips can look way too heavy in the summer. Instead, try a sheer or nude lip tint to give your lips a subtle touch of color. With six shades available, including Coconut Nectar, Sugared Fig, Blood Orange, Guava Berry, Vanilla Hibiscus and Coconut Cherry — Pacifica has the perfect shade for you!
matte finishing spray
Finish your summer look by setting everything in place with a lightweight matte finishing spray. This not only gives you a smooth, long-lasting finish but it’s extremely budget-friendly! No wonder it has over 15,000 reviews!
Safe and Subtle Glow
Get a safe and subtle glow with a sunless tanning lotion. Alba is made with 100% natural ingredients and gives you a soft glow. If you’re looking for a more dramatic tan check out my list of best sunless tanners.
blotting paper
The holy grail for oily skin sufferers! If you’ve never used these, you are seriously missing out on an easy and fast way to get rid of any summer shine that may show up! Small and lightweight, blotting papers can easily fit in your purse or wallet while on the go! You will never have to worry about a shine ever again!
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