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.
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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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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You have a lot of great picks here. I love hearing about your makeup choices.
I’m wearing an Aveeno BB cream this summer. SPF, light coverage. Then, ultra moisture at night.
So pretty! I’m a huge fan of BB creams.
Summer for me is simple- moisturizer, chapstick, a little bit of powder and mascara. Simple and less to melt off my face!
I love BB creams as well. You look very nice with those colors!
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.
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.
I don’t wear makeup for the most part. Just foundation. Summer is so busy for me that I go without makeup alot
Oh I love that mascara too! It is awesome and a great deal!
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.
Great products to have. Love your colors.
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!
I love the built in SPF too!. That shade of lipstick is perfect on you!
Some great choices! I love the colors you picked out!
I love that ELF Duo. I have the same one, a great dupe for NARS!
I am going to have to check out that clean and clear lotion. I have a feeling it wont break out my face!
This make up looks awesome! I love make up and always up to try something new!
Oh morning glow I need to look In to that! Looks amazing! I love it all!
I love the simple but polished look. Great lip color too!
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.
It’s way too hot to wear much of anything here in FL. Thanks for the suggestions!
Urban Decay is one of my faves! Love how natural your look is
I love your pics here! I always go for the natural look too! Thanks for sharing!
I really like that lip color. These are all great picks for summer looks.
I wear later make up during the summer. Mostly a moisturizer for the most part
Moisturizing your skin is soo important. A great lesson I wish I’d have picked up much sooner.
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!
I love hearing of new makeup products! Thanks for sharing 🙂