Who doesn’t love an easy makeup routine when the weather is unbearable? Just because it’s hot like the Sahara doesn’t mean you can’t look cute. I’ve curated a list of my favorite go-to’s when the thermostat is reading “hot girl summer”
Delivers a hydrating, velvety blush pop that blends beautifully and doubles as skincare— great for both powder lovers and cream blush converts
color fuse blush powder
a standout terracotta-tinged cream blush perfect for warm, bronzy looks. Its creamy yet non-greasy texture, skin-nourishing formula, and long wear make it a great pick for summer vibes and all-day color.
pocket blush - toasted teddy
shines as a minimalist, beginner‑friendly bronzer that delivers a radiant, natural glow with skin‑nourishing benefits—ideal for quick, clean, polished looks. Want longer wear? Simply top with a light dusting of powder
Bronze Balm
This spray is a powerhouse: SPF + 16‑hour makeup lock + waterproof matte finish—ideal for oily or combination skin, long events, travel, or beach days.
One Size On 'Til Dawn Mattifying Sunscreen Makeup Setting Spray SPF ...
A luxury SPF lip gloss that merges trendy sheer tint, hydrating skincare ingredients, and solid SPF 50 protection. Just a heads-up: you’ll need to reapply a few times a day for optimal UV defense but it’s a stylish and effective way to shield your li...
SPF Lip Balm
Weightless, dewy, and ultra-glassy—Opal melts into the skin for a natural, lit-from-within glow with zero shimmer. Think skincare-meets-radiance in one swipe.
bio-radiant™ glassy highlighter balm
The gel-cream texture glides on like a dream and sets with a radiant, second-skin finish. I reach for Glassy Cayenne because it’s a juicy, warm coral flush that gives skin a fresh, plump, just-pinched look— a “blonzer”, if you will.
color fuse glassy blush balm stick
The ultimate summer skin tint—cooling, hydrating, and sheer with a fresh gel texture that grips like the OG primer. Evens tone, adds a dewy tint, and feels like a splash of water on hot skin. Lightweight, no-makeup makeup perfected.
Hydro Grip Hydrating Gel Skin Tint
if you’re after light buildable coverage plus the convenience of high SPF, hydration, and a radiant finish—all in one bottle.A multitasking summer staple offering serum-like hydration, 12 % mineral SPF 50, and a glowing, filter-like finish. Retailing...
Halo Glow Skin Tint SPF 50
Sun-kissed freckles are in but the skin damage it comes with is not! That’s why freckle pens have become so popular. Jason Wu Freckle Boy Freckle Pen creates natural-looking, buildable faux freckles with a precise, easy-to-use tip that mimics real sk...
JASON THE FRECKLED BOY Faux Freckle Pen
Big fluffy brows are at the top of my hot girl summer starter pack— but I’m not naturally blessed with caterpillars above my eyes, so what’s a girl to do? Fake it til you make it! Ardell has an affordable brow glue that will literally lift the tinies...
Ardell Brow Glue – Instant Lamination Lift Gel
I can’t rave enough about this brush! I spent (insert insane amount) on “high end” brushes when this gem was sitting at my local Ulta (among other places). This brush does it all! I’ve been using it on repeat to apply my base. It blends like a dream!...
Bubble Blending Makeup Brush
The biggest wins come in the smallest of ways! The Minimalist is no exception— this hero stick (love a stick!) does it all. For concealing, spot coverage, or use it all over. It’s called a complexion stick for a reason. So creamy, easy to apply, and ...
The Minimalist
Less is more! Especially in the summer. I love being able to toss this palette in my bag and go, all the essentials included in this small compact. You can do a full face with all the shades— I’m not joking! Just this and a mascara, and you could cre...
HD SKIN ALL-IN-ONE FACE PALETTE Multiuse Cream Complexion Palette
lifts, curls, and volumizes lashes with a lightweight, bouncy formula that doesn’t flake or smudge. It’s the drugstore dupe that gives effortless, wide-eyed glam—no lash curler needed. I like to mix it up & use the brown shade even though my brow...