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July 10, 2014 By Cassie 28 Comments

Go to Summer Makeup Look

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When summer hits my makeup bag gets an overhaul. Instead of wearing heavy foundations and lipsticks I instead sub in BB creams and lip crayons. I especially love BB creams that have SPF in them.

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These are products that always make their way into my bag once the warm weather hits. I started using this combo last summer and it has easily become my summer go to. I will say that there are sometimes when I will sub in like a different palette or a different lip product but for the most part this is my Go to Summer Makeup Look.

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To start out with I always prep my face before I even start doing anything else. Right now I’m loving Clean and Clear’s Morning Glow Moisturizer because it’s lightweight, has a good amount of SPF in it, and it really gives the skin a glow. After applying my moisturizer I always pop some lip balm on my lips before getting started on my makeup. I do this because it gives my lips more opportunity to absorb the balm for more moisture.

Clean and Clear Moisturizer || $12.50

Nivea Lip Balm || $2.47

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One thing I love about this look is the Theodora Palette by Urban Decay, it is such a multitasking palette. I use the matte brown shade to fill in my brows and alternate between a neutral brown look and occasionally a green eye look. During the summer I like to use Rimmel’s ScandalEyes Eye Kohl in Nude on my bottom waterline, I feel this makes my eyes look more open and make the look more light. For my everyday makeup looks I use Maybelline’s Great Lash Mascara in Clear to set my brows as it does a decent job.

Rimmel ScandalEyes Eye Kohl in Nude || $3.97

Maybelline Great Lash Mascara in Clear || $4.44

Maybelline The Colossal Mascara in Very Black || $5.94

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As I mentioned above I love switching to BB Creams and Maybelline’s Dream Fresh is my favorite for everyday makeup looks. I just love that it has an SPF of 30 in it! I also love setting it with one Maybelline’s Dream Matte Powder in Sand. I use a tinted setting powder to give me a bit more color as I don’t tan my face at all and as my body gets a natural tan, from sunscreen wearing off, it helps my face to match my body a bit better.

Maybelline Dream Fresh BB Cream in Light/Medium || $7.68

e.l.f. Blush and Bronzer Duo in St. Lucia || $3.00

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As I mentioned I LOVE using lip crayons during summer and I switch between different ones. I have Revlon lip crayons, Neutrogena lip crayons, etc. etc. etc. but for this particular day I chose to wear Pop Beauty’s Lip Crayon.

Pop Beauty Lip Crayon in Fuchsia Flirt || $25.00 – Six Lip Crayons in different shades.

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This is what the finished makeup look looks like. As you can see it gives a flawless face without caking on the makeup. It also looks bright and fresh which is perfect for summer, especially if you’re heading to the beach.

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For this particular look I went with the green eye look which I did lightly so it wasn’t so in your face. I love the Maybelline The Colossal Mascara because it makes my lashes look long and voluptuous without looking spidery and fake.

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Comments

  1. Robin (Masshole Mommy) says

    July 10, 2014 at 5:28 pm

    You have a lot of great picks here. I love hearing about your makeup choices.

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  2. Lindsey @ Redhead Baby Mama says

    July 10, 2014 at 5:34 pm

    I’m wearing an Aveeno BB cream this summer. SPF, light coverage. Then, ultra moisture at night.

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  3. Shell says

    July 10, 2014 at 5:54 pm

    So pretty! I’m a huge fan of BB creams.

    Reply
  4. Jessica (Savory Experiments) says

    July 10, 2014 at 7:26 pm

    Summer for me is simple- moisturizer, chapstick, a little bit of powder and mascara. Simple and less to melt off my face!

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  5. Lori says

    July 10, 2014 at 8:59 pm

    I love BB creams as well. You look very nice with those colors!

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  6. Carly Anderson says

    July 10, 2014 at 10:11 pm

    You look really good in this look! I have been wanting to try that Morning Glow Moisturizer. I’ll have to pick up some this weekend.

    Reply
  7. Liz Mays says

    July 11, 2014 at 12:25 am

    I like the Nivea lip balm. I’ve gone through a couple flavors of that so far. I don’t like the cherry one because it stains around the mouth, but the other ones are awesome.

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  8. veronica says

    July 11, 2014 at 12:29 am

    I don’t wear makeup for the most part. Just foundation. Summer is so busy for me that I go without makeup alot

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  9. Aimee Smith says

    July 11, 2014 at 1:50 am

    Oh I love that mascara too! It is awesome and a great deal!

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  10. TerriAnn @ Cookies & Clogs says

    July 11, 2014 at 1:57 am

    Great collection of summer favorites. I’ve been good about using my moisturizer with sunscreen and a separate sunscreen as well, but I never thought to add lip balm and let it soak in.

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  11. Debbie Denny says

    July 11, 2014 at 6:51 am

    Great products to have. Love your colors.

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  12. Jenn @TheRebelChick says

    July 11, 2014 at 7:26 am

    Your summer make up look is very similar to mine! I am obsessed with BB cream lately because mine has SPF 30 built right in!

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  13. Rosey says

    July 11, 2014 at 8:46 am

    I love the built in SPF too!. That shade of lipstick is perfect on you!

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  14. becka says

    July 11, 2014 at 9:08 am

    Some great choices! I love the colors you picked out!

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  15. Tracey says

    July 11, 2014 at 9:48 am

    I love that ELF Duo. I have the same one, a great dupe for NARS!

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  16. Chrystal @ Yumeating says

    July 11, 2014 at 10:08 am

    I am going to have to check out that clean and clear lotion. I have a feeling it wont break out my face!

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  17. teresa mccluskey says

    July 11, 2014 at 10:22 am

    This make up looks awesome! I love make up and always up to try something new!

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  18. Jeanine @ siXtimemommy.com says

    July 11, 2014 at 11:20 am

    Oh morning glow I need to look In to that! Looks amazing! I love it all!

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  19. Carly from The Puzzled Palate says

    July 11, 2014 at 12:33 pm

    I love the simple but polished look. Great lip color too!

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  20. Danielle @ We Have It All says

    July 11, 2014 at 1:28 pm

    Oh I’ll take that Nivea Lip Balm! I don’t wear very much make-up and even less in the summer. Mostly eye liner, eye shadow and mascara.

    Reply
  21. krystalskitsch says

    July 11, 2014 at 4:42 pm

    It’s way too hot to wear much of anything here in FL. Thanks for the suggestions!

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  22. Christie says

    July 11, 2014 at 5:22 pm

    Urban Decay is one of my faves! Love how natural your look is

    Reply
  23. MELISASource says

    July 11, 2014 at 8:11 pm

    I love your pics here! I always go for the natural look too! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  24. Toni says

    July 11, 2014 at 9:23 pm

    I really like that lip color. These are all great picks for summer looks.

    Reply
  25. Tess says

    July 11, 2014 at 9:27 pm

    I wear later make up during the summer. Mostly a moisturizer for the most part

    Reply
  26. Marina @ Mommy Snippets says

    July 11, 2014 at 11:39 pm

    Moisturizing your skin is soo important. A great lesson I wish I’d have picked up much sooner.

    Reply
  27. cam | bibs and baubles says

    July 13, 2014 at 7:09 pm

    You have lots of great stuff here. That mascara is a must have. My mom and aunts had it growing up. That pink and green tube is a part of my childhood! LOL!

    Reply
  28. Elizabeth @ Food Ramblings says

    July 13, 2014 at 11:11 pm

    I love hearing of new makeup products! Thanks for sharing 🙂

    Reply

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