7 Essential Summer Makeup Products
Summer has arrived. With warm weather and sunny days comes lighter makeup, more playful pieces, and easy items that are perfect for traveling and simple to throw on when you’re on-the-go.
From blushes to add a wash of colour to your complexion, to highlighters and lip glosses that bring an extra level of dimension, to cult classic tinted moisturisers for when it’s simply too hot for a foundation, we’re got you covered with our top picks of makeup for summer.
Read on to discover summer cosmetics perfect for keeping in your kit, whether jetting off on a city break or meeting your friends at the nearest cocktail bar.
Bronzers & Bronzing Drops
Natasha DenonaHy-Gen Bronze
Add immediate, attention-demanding glow to the complexion when you add bronzing drops. Wear them solo for a subtle wash of colour, or under makeup to create a sunkissed base.
Natasha Denona presents her brand new Hy-Gen Bronze, which can be used as a serum or a primer, designed to warm up the complexion, hydrate, and create a “glow from within” look. Perfect for use on any skin tone, bring summer to your daily routine.
£43.00
Anastasia Beverly Hills Cream Bronzer - Golden Tan
Add an extra level of warmth to the complexion with a cream bronzer. Easy to apply over makeup to add dimension, or to blend onto a bare face for a sunkissed tint, this Anastasia Beverly Hills cream bronzer is perfect for your summer makeup bag.
This non-greasy formula is ultra easy to work with, blending smoothly and melting into the skin, ideal for busy summer calendars and going seamlessly from day to night.
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£32.00
Summer Complexion
bareMinerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Moisturiser SPF30
Nothing says “summer makeup” like a fresh face. Tinted moisturisers are the unspoken hero of summer glam, as they offer the perfect amount of light coverage, helping to even out skin tone, while simultaneously caring for your skin.
This bareMinerals tinted moisturiser goes the extra mile. Not only does it provide deep hydration by using hyaluronic acid, it is also equipped with SPF 30. Protecting your skin from harmful UV rays, nourishing the skin, and giving a glowy coverage? This is the tinted moisturiser that does it all. Perfect for busy summer calendars and long days in the sun.
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RRP: £32.50Current price: £26.00
YSL Make Me Blush #44
Add a flush of flirty colour with a swipe of pink blush. Perfect for adding a playful pop of colour to your makeup routine, see in the summer with a vibrant addition to your makeup bag.
This YSL blush is infused with skin loving ingredients, encouraging hydration and long lasting wear, so is perfect for long days in the sunshine. The high quality, very aesthetic packaging also makes for statement getting-ready pics, too.
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RRP: £39.00Current price: £31.20
Fenty Beauty Diamond Bomb All-Over Diamond Veil
Add alluring shimmer to your face and body with this standout highlighter. Perfect for adding dimension to the face, using as a statement eyeshadow, and applying a subtle sparkle to the shoulders.
This highlighter catches the light and photographs beautifully, so is ideal for upcoming hot days and holidays. Instantly elevate your summer looks.
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£29.00
How to Get Long-Lasting Summer Makeup
Urban Decay All Nighter Hyaluronic Setting Spray
You can’t have summer makeup without locking it down with a high quality setting spray. Make your makeup work harder and last longer by spritzing before you head out.
The true OG of cult-fave setting sprays is Urban Decay’s All Nighter, and they have just dropped a brand new edition infused with watermelon extract. Waterproof, smudge-proof, sweat-proof, and transfer resistant, this setting spray promises to make your glam last all day – and all night – long.
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£29.00
Summer Lips
Kylie Cosmetics Supple Lip Glaze- Lover Girl
Add sunshine-ready shine to your summer makeup with a gloss that not only shines, but nourishes. A raspberry lip is always a good idea, especially on a bright day, so why not consider the Kylie Cosmetics Supple Lip Glaze?
The shade Lover Girl gives a sheer wash of pink, and provides up to 12 hours of hydration – an essential when the sun is out. Kylie Cosmetics’ new Bouncy-WSrap Tech makes for an ultra smooth, cushioning glaze that gives a fuller looking appearance to the lip. Can be worn over bare lips or as a topper to your favourite lipstick.
£43.00
