Hey girlfriends!
As we are gearing up from Spring mode to Summer beach or backyard BBQ party. This could also mean one thing. The temperature rises and the last thing we want is a melt off makeup, right! I gathered a few makeup essentials from high end and drugstore brands to share with you. I talked about SPF, SPF in my previous post and finally summer is almost here. So, don’t forget to bring your sun-tan lotion with SPF for we are going for a ride to see the 7 essential makeup products to have this summer!
Are you ready? Then hop in and we’re good to go! First stop is the …
1. Primer
We all know know that a good primer is important to prep our skin in order to help makeup stay all day long. Therefore, it’s crucial to have a primer handy especially during the hot summer. It’s one of the best summer makeup tips for the pros and beginners alike.
Drugstore:ELF Mineral Face Primer
High-end: Laura Mercier Foundation Primer with SPF 30
2. Tinted Moisturizer
As the weather is getting warmer, we might consider swapping out our long time bff heavy foundation with the BB cream and tinted moisturizer for hotter days. And let’s not forget the SPFs! Be it BB cream or tinted moisturizer, both serve to make your skin look flawless with added bonus of protecting your skin from the uv light at the same time. These two lightweight options have an SPF built on them.
Drugstore: Olay Fresh Effect BB Cream with SPF 15
High-end: SKIN79 Super BB cream with SPF 25
3. Waterproof Concealer
Okay, for those of you who doesn’t have dark circles under your eyes, you may skip this but I need to read this since I have dark circles under my eyes either due to lack of sleep, pigmentation irregularities or the old fashion genetic (thanks, Mom!). Using a waterproof concealer during the summer months will keep problem areas at bay throughout the day 🙂
Drugstore: Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer
High-end: Lancome Effacernes Water Protective Undereye Concealer
4. Cheek Stain
When it’s 90 degrees outside, powder blush might cause to separate and turn out to look cakey after a while. Another good alternative is to get cream blush or cheek stain which will last longer and when applied on your cheeks, it will look like it’s glowing from within.
Drugstore: Sonia Kashuk cream, blush (I did a review recently) or Maybelline Dream Bouncy
High-end: Tarte Airblush Maracuja Blush
5. Cream Eyeshadow
Similar concept as the blush, cream eyeshadow last longer than powder eyeshadow when you’re out on the hot scorching sun. The eyeshadow cream consistency helps the product absorb better into the skin as opposed to sitting on top of it. A brilliant idea o making it a beauty essential for summertime.
Drugstore: Maybelline Eye Studio Color Tattoo 24hr Cream Gel Shadow or Milani Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow
High-end: Givenchy Ombre Couture Cream Eyeshadow – waterproof color long lasting up to 16 hrs
6. Bronzer
Bronzer is the most popular makeup product for summer. In my opinion, one must not leave home without applying bronzer in the summer. Bronzer gives dimension and color on the high point of your face, making it look like a sun-kissed glow on the forehead, cheekbones, chin and nose.
Drugstore: Milani Bronzer XL All Over Glow
High-end: Hourglass Ambient Bronzer
7. Tinted Lip Balm
Heavy lipstick in the summer? No way. I would prefer to go with buttery lipstick that’s no too heavy but still gives a decent color stain on lips. On top of that a lip gloss with SPF will be great!
Drugstore: NYX Butter Lipstick
High-end: Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment with SPF 15

So there you have it, my 7 essentials makeup products for this summer. Anyways, I hope you find this post helpful and interesting. And, until next time, stay beautiful all the time ❤
What is your essential makeup this summer? Please share your makeup essential in the comment below 🙂
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Sharon xoxo
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Never thought about using more cream products instead of powder!! Love this post!
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Thank you for your comment. Glad to know that it helps 🙂
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This is one precise list! Tinted lip balm are the real deal in summer!
Hajara | Chocolatefrosst Xx
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Ooh I havent seen the hourglass bronzer before but Im going to Space NK this week so will have a peek at it xxx
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Thank you for stopping by hun. This is their new summer collection. You can also find them at Sephora 🙂
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Great list:) A lot of products I never tried ( So funny because the only product we both have is the Hourglass) xo’s
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Thank you Ingrid for your lovely comment. I am lusting for the Lancome and Givenchy now. xo
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Great post! Thanks for sharing your summer essentials! Mine of course includes bronzer as well as a good primer so that my makeup won’t melt off of my face lol. I have been loving the NYX Pore Filler lately. 🙂 xo
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