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My Summer Makeup Faves ☀️💄 | Glowy, Natural & Everyday Makeup Essentials
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items These are my summer makeup favorites for that fresh, glowy, natural makeup look 🤍 Lightweight beauty essentials that are perfect for everyday makeup, warm weather, and an effortless summer glow✨
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Primer 🪷✨
Base & Foundation 🤍✨
Concealer 🤍✨
Blush 🍓🤍
Contour & Bronzer 🤎✨
Lip Favorites 💋🤍
Primer 🪷✨
The perfect primers for a smooth, hydrated, glowy base that helps your summer makeup stay fresh and flawless all day 🤍
I swear this primer is SO good 😭🤍 It makes my makeup stick so nicely and gives my skin that smooth, hydrated look without feeling heavy. Such a good everyday primer, especially for summer! ✨
e.l.f. Power Grip Primer, Gel-Based & Hydrating Face Primer for Smoothing Skin & Gripping Makeup, Moisturizing & Priming, Vegan & Cruelty-Free, 0.811 Fl Oz
This one is sooo pretty 😭✨ It gives the skin the prettiest natural glow without looking glittery, and it makes your makeup look so fresh and juicy. I’d definitely use this under makeup for that effortless summer glow 🤍
Saie Mini Glowy Super Gel Illuminating Face Makeup Primer, Starglow (.5 oz) | Multipurpose Hydrating Glow Serum Gel with Squalane Oil, Glitter-Free Liquid Highlighter, Non-Comedogenic Skincare Makeup
I love this one for when I want my makeup to look smooth and fresh 🤍 It feels really hydrating and gives you such a nice base for foundation without making your skin feel heavy. Such a good everyday primer! ✨
e.l.f. Hydrating Face Primer, Small | Moisturizing Makeup Base, Smooths Pores & Fine Lines, Long-Lasting Wear, Preps Skin for Foundation Application
My go-to primer for a fresh, glowy summer makeup look 🤍 This lightweight gel primer keeps my skin hydrated while helping my makeup grip and stay in place. Perfect for that dewy, smooth base without feeling heavy ✨
Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer with Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide – Hydrating Face Primer Grips Makeup for Up to 12 Hours – Silicone-Free, Lightweight Gel with Dewy Finish
Base & Foundation 🤍✨
My favorite base and foundation picks for a smooth, fresh, natural-looking complexion. Perfect for that lightweight, glowy summer makeup look without feeling too heavy! ☀️💄
This foundation is SO pretty 😭🤍 It makes your skin look smooth and glowy but still really natural, like your skin but better. I love it for when you want a little more coverage without that heavy foundation feeling ✨
NARS Light Reflecting Foundation - Advanced Makeup-Skincare Hybrid Foundation - 30ml (Yukon - Light 2.5)
This one is such a good everyday foundation 🤍 It has that perfect medium coverage without looking cakey, and the satin finish makes your skin look so smooth and put together. I feel like it would be sooo pretty for an everyday summer look ✨
e.l.f. Soft Glam Foundation, 21 Light Neutral | Medium Coverage, Long-Lasting & Buildable Foundation For A Smooth, Satin Finish, Vegan & Cruelty-Free
I like this one for everyday makeup when I don’t want much coverage. It feels lightweight and leaves the skin looking hydrated and natural, plus it has SPF 40 which is a nice bonus ☀️🤍
ILIA - Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 (Diaz ST7, 1 fl oz | 30 ml) | Lightweight Foundation With Mineral SPF | Hydrate, Smooth, Plump | Safe for Sensitive Skin, Clean, Cruelty-Free & Vegan
I like this one for an easy everyday base 🤍 It gives a nice amount of coverage while still looking natural, and I like that it has SPF 20 and feels moisturizing on the skin.
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Foundation with SPF 20 and Moisturizing ProVitamin B5, 120, 1 Count (Packaging May Vary)
I’d go for this when I want a lighter base with a dewy finish 🤍 The coverage is buildable and it leaves the skin looking fresh without feeling like you’re wearing a lot of foundation.
Saie Glowy Super Skin Tint Liquid Foundation - Weightless + Dewy Foundation with Lightweight Medium Coverage - Hydrating Face Makeup + Skin Care Serum Hybrid with Hyaluronic Acid - Shade 9 (1.01 oz)
Concealer 🤍✨
My go-to concealers for everyday makeup—easy to blend, natural-looking, and good for adding a little extra coverage where you need it.
I like this one for everyday concealing 🤍 It has a nice medium coverage but still looks natural, and the hydrating formula works well if you don’t want your under-eyes to look too dry.
Tower 28 Concealer
This is one I’d keep in my everyday makeup bag 🤍 It’s easy to blend and gives good coverage for dark circles without looking too heavy. I also like how quick it is to use when I’m in a rush.
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Treatment Multi-Use Concealer, 110, 1 Count (Packaging May Vary)
The finish on this one is really nice 🤍 It gives more of that smooth, airbrushed look while still feeling lightweight. I’d go for it when I want my concealer to last a little longer without looking too heavy.
Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Concealer. Weightless and Waterproof Concealer for a Naturally Airbrushed Look
Such an easy one to use 🤍 The coverage is pretty natural and it blends out nicely without feeling heavy. I’d say it’s a good everyday option if you don’t need too much coverage.
Maybelline New York Fit Me Liquid Concealer Makeup, Natural Coverage, Lightweight, Conceals, Covers Oil-Free, Ivory, 1 Count (Packaging May Vary)
This one is nice for a more natural, skin-like finish 🤍 It gives light coverage for redness and dark circles while keeping the skin looking hydrated. I’d use it for days when I don’t want a full-coverage concealer.
Saie Slip Tint Radiant Cream Concealer & All-Over Face Makeup - Concealer for Dark Circles, Redness & Blemishes - Lightweight Makeup Made with Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid - Shade 6 (0.17 oz)
Blush 🍓🤍
My favorite blushes for adding a little color and freshness to the cheeks without making the makeup look too much. Perfect for an easy everyday look ✨
Milk Makeup Lip + Cheek Multi-Use Cream Stick with Satin or Matte Finish https://a.co/d/01l307bH
Milk Makeup Lip + Cheek Stick - Hydrating, Buildable Color
This shade is so pretty for everyday makeup 🤍 It gives the cheeks a soft, dewy flush and doesn’t look too intense. I’d definitely reach for this when I want something simple and fresh.
Deal: Summer Fridays Blush Butter Balm - Skincare-Infused Hydrating Cream Blush with Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramides, & Shea Butter for a Dewy Flush of Color - Cheek and Lip Tint - Dusty Rose (0.14 Oz) | Hydrating Cream Blush with Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramides, & Shea Butter for a Dewy Flush of Color, Skin Care Infused Cheek Tint
I like this one for a more noticeable blush look 🍒🤎 The color gives the cheeks a nice flush, and I like that you can use it on the lips too. A little goes a long way, so I’d start with a small amount.
e.l.f. Sheer For It Blush Tint, Cherry Cola | Multi-Use, Long-Lasting Lip & Cheek Makeup, Creates A Natural Flush Finish, Vegan & Cruelty-Free
This palette is nice if you like having a few blush shades to choose from 🤍 The colors are easy to mix and match depending on the look you’re going for, so it’s pretty practical for everyday makeup.
e.l.f. Cosmetics Powder Blush Palette, Four Blush Shades for Beautiful, Long-Lasting Pigment, Light
This blush is nice if you prefer powder formulas 🤍 The color is buildable, so you can keep it subtle or add more depending on the look. I also like that it’s easy to work into an everyday makeup routine.
Deal: KIKO Milano Unlimited Blush | Long-Lasting Powder Blush With A Buildable Result
This is a cute one if you like a glowy finish ✨ The shade gives the cheeks a soft wash of color with a little highlight at the same time, so it’s nice for a simple, fresh makeup look.
Saie Glow Sculpt Multi-Use Highlighter + Cream Blush - Lightweight Highlighter Makeup with Hyaluronic Acid + Micropearl for Radiant, Glowing Skin - Mauveglow (.02 oz)
Contour & Bronzer 🤎✨
A few of my favorite contour and bronzer picks for adding some definition and warmth while keeping the makeup looking natural and easy.
I like this one for a soft, sun-kissed look 🤎 The creamy formula blends easily and you can build it up slowly, so it’s easy to keep the contour looking natural.
Summer Fridays Cream Bronzer Butter Balm, Desert (0.17 Oz) | Blendable, Buildable Formula for Natural Sun-Kissed Glow, Skin Care-Infused Creamy Contour with Peptides & Shea Butter, Vegan
This is a good one if you prefer liquid contour 🤎 The wand makes it easy to apply a small amount, and the formula blends out pretty smoothly without looking too harsh.
e.l.f. Halo Glow Contour Beauty Wand, Fair/Light | Liquid Contour Wand For A Naturally Sculpted Look, Buildable Formula, Vegan & Cruelty-free
I’d use this more for adding warmth and a little glow than for a defined contour 🤎 It gives the skin a subtle sun-kissed look and is easy to mix into your makeup or use on its own.
L'Oreal Paris Makeup True Match Lumi Glotion, Natural Glow Enhancer, Illuminator Highlighter, Bronzing Drops For a Sun-Kissed Glow, 903 Medium
This one is a nice option if you prefer powder bronzer 🤎 It has a matte finish and you can build up the color without going in too strong. I’d use it for adding a bit of warmth and definition to the face.
Revolution Mega Bronzer Powder, Cool | Matte Finish, Buildable Sculpting & All-Over Glow for Light to Deep Skin Tones, Vegan & Cruelty-Free, 0.52 oz
I like this one for a quick bronzed look 🤎 The stick makes it easy to apply exactly where you want it, and the creamy formula blends out nicely without leaving the color too intense.
Milk Makeup Creamy Matte Bronzer Multi-Use Stick – Buildable + Blendable
This one gives more of a soft, natural bronze 🤎 I like that you can blend it out easily and build the color depending on how warm you want the look. The formula also feels nice and lightweight on the skin.
Saie Dew Bronze Hydrating Liquid Bronzer Stick, Swim (0.4 oz) | Liquid Contour & Bronzer for Subtle Definition & All-Over Bronze, Lightweight, Blendable Formula with Doe-Foot Applicator
Lip Favorites 💋🤍
My go-to lip products for easy everyday looks, from hydrating balms and glosses to a little extra color when I want it. ✨
I like this one when I want some color that actually lasts 🤍 The tint looks pretty natural on the lips and is nice for days when I don’t want to keep reapplying lip color.
Wonderskin Lip Stain – Long Lasting, Waterproof, Lip Tint Peel Off Masque | Transfer-proof nude lip tint with comfortable all-day wear for natural-looking lips from day to night.
This one is nice for an easy everyday lip 🤍 It gives a little bit of color with a glossy finish, and the balm feels moisturizing without being too much. Perfect to throw in your bag and reapply throughout the day.
Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm - Moisturizing Lip Gloss for Instant Shine + Sheer Color - With Nourishing Shea Butter - Everyday Makeup + Skin Care Summer Essentials - Vegan - Pink Sugar (.5 Oz)
I always like having a simple lip balm like this around 🤍 It’s good for keeping your lips moisturized, especially when they feel dry, and it doesn’t have any added fragrance.
Aquaphor Lip Repair Stick, Moisturizing Lip Balm Pack, Relieves Dryness, 0.17 Oz Stick, Pack of 2 | Lip Balm Moisturizers with Jojoba Oil and Shea Butter, Immediate Dry Lip Relief, Paraben and Fragrance Free
I like this one when I want a glossy lip without too much color 🤍 It gives a sheer pink tint and feels more moisturizing than a regular gloss, so it’s easy to wear on its own or over lip liner.
NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP Fat Oil Lip Drip, Moisturizing Lip Oil Gloss, Vegan Tinted Formula, Up to 12 HR Hydration - Missed Call (Sheer Pink)
This one is cute for an everyday lip 🍓🤍 It gives a soft tint with a glossy finish and feels more like a balm than a regular lip gloss. I’d use it when I want a little color without doing a full lip look.
e.l.f. Glow Reviver Melting Lip Balm, Hydrating Tinted Lip Balm For A Glossy Finish & Soft, Supple Lips, Vegan & Cruelty-Free, Strawberry Shortcake
I like this lip liner for a simple, defined lip 🤎 The Toffee shade is really easy to pair with different lip products, and the creamy texture makes it easy to apply without feeling too dry.
Summer Fridays SoftLine Lip Liner Pencil, Toffee (1.02 g) | Creamy, Long-Lasting Matte Lip Pencil for Sculpted Definition, Hydrating Formula with Hyaluronic Filling Spheres & Jojoba Oil
This is a nice everyday gloss if you want something simple 🤍 It gives a shiny finish without feeling too sticky, and I like how it looks on its own or over lip liner.
KIKO Milano 3D Hydra Lip Gloss – High Shine, Hydrating, Plumping, Non-Sticky, Moisturizing Lip Makeup
This one is nice if you like a little shimmer on the lips ✨ It keeps them feeling moisturized and gives a soft glossy finish, so it works well on its own or over a lip liner.
Deal: Glossier Balm Dotcom Lip Balm & Universal Salve, Birthday, Soft Shimmer | Up to 12-Hour Moisture, Nourishes Dry Cuticles & Skin, Antioxidant-Rich Lanolin, Beeswax & Castor Oil, Cruelty-Free