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my summer beauty recs
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Allyanna O’Brien
my skincare and makeup go-tos for a simple staple summer look. I like to focus on hydration and protection in the summer, as well as a simple routine with minimal steps. :))
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makeup ✨

skincare 🫧

my glowing summer skincare routine!!
 
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for the perfect light & dewy summer look (I apply after face wash & before moisturizer)
Glazing Milk
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my go-to after a long day in the sun (you’ll wake up with the most gorgeous and moisturized tan). I apply after my moisturizer.
barrier butter
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simple and effective. a staple in my skincare routine year round 🫧
Daily Moisturizing Lotion
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keep your skin refreshed all summer with a hydrating cleanser!! such an important step. this one’s my go-to year round 🫧
Hydrating Facial Cleanser: Skin Refresh
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my holy grail of the summer!!! I use the shade medium neutral 🌟
Halo Glow Skin Tint SPF 50
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my everyday spf (if I know I won’t be in the sun all day) super lightweight which I LOVE 🌟
Suntouchable Whoa Glow Makeup Primer with SPF 30
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obviously the go-to lip product (in the morning and before bed)
Aquaphor® Lip Care Products
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I have a million of these and I always make sure I have one with me if I’m going to be outside all day (burnt/dried out lips are the worst!!)
Original SPF Lip Balm
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a non-negotiable in my daily routine (I like to keep mine in the freezer & use it first thing in the morning during my skincare routine)
Gua Sha - Stainless Steel
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always double cleanse!! I use this waterproof one at night to take off my makeup before washing my face.
Micellar Cleansing Water for Waterproof Makeup - Garnier SkinActive
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I loveee using this one every morning before my face wash. Really brightens your skin and leaves you feeling refreshed ✨
SkinActive Vitamin C Micellar Cleansing Water
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the exact cotton pads I use with my Micellar water - I loveee the exfoliating ones (especially at night).
Exfoliating Cotton Rounds Nail Polish and Makeup Remover Pads - 100ct
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I use this year-round but especially in the summer - very hydrating
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (with Ceramides)
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makeup ✨

 
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my favorite for hot & sweaty days OR for on-the-go touch ups (I’ll always have one in my bag esp. on night out) ✨
Soft Pinch Matte Bouncy Blush
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such a stunning product - will always be in my makeup routine. my fav shades atm are joy & love (perf summer shades imo) 🧚🏼
Soft Pinch Liquid Blush | Long-Lasting Dewy & Matte Blushes
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pro tip: go a shade darker than your natural brow
Micro Brow Eyebrow Pencil | NYX Professional Makeup
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love!! So simple & easy for summer (currently loving beige vanilla)
Lip Butter Balm, Vanilla
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love for when I want a light coverage makeup look like going to lunch with friends
Dream BB Fresh® BB Cream with Sunscreen
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perfect for when you come back from the beach and get ready for dinner ✨ keeps your skin hydrated and provides some coverage!
Garnier Skin Naturals Hyaluronic Aloe BB Light
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favorite blush brush!!
Soft Pinch Blush Brush
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I have a second one that I use as my contour brush!
Soft Pinch Blush Brush
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possibly my favorite part of my summer makeup routine - this has been my favorite bronzer for the last two years!! and it lasts foreverrr
All Hours Hyper Bronzer - Makeup
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the brush I use for bronzer
Angled Fan Finishing Brush
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my fav contour for full makeup looks year-round (currently using the shade mellow)
Soft Pinch Liquid Contour | Buildable and Streak-Free
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I use this alllll year. I recommend mixing it with your face lotion! gives you a glow & a little color (currently using shade 904)
Lumi Glotion Natural Glow Enhancer, Face and Body
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my fav concealer! I use shade 130 for touch-ups and acne & then shade 120 for highlighted areas like under my eyes
Instant Age Rewind® Eraser Multi-Use Concealer
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my holy grail fr. Absolutely LOVE this stuff. I use a little powder puff (also linked) to put it under my eyes and around my nose (wherever there seems to be creasing)
Halo Glow Loose Setting Powder
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the powder puff I use for my halo glow powder :)
Halo Glow Triangle Powder Puff
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for blending my concealer & sometimes I’ll use it to press my powder in as well
Makeup Sponges | RealTechniques.com
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the best eyelash curler I’ve used - and I’m very picky. I have it in a cute rose gold color but not sure if they sell that one anymore (pro tip: buy a pack of refill pads - I have some linked in this list)
Classic Lash Curler
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pleaseee get these! Idk how I didn’t know this was an option sooner. It’s the most satisfying thing when you put in a new one.
Lashes by Tweezerman Super Lash Curler Refill Pads
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