OUR BEST Summer Makeup Looks to Try This Year

Summer is all about having fun, so naturally that calls for a makeup look to match. The best summer makeup looks are the ones that are easy to apply, lightweight, and won't melt off in the heat. Think: glowy skin, a pop of color on the eyes, natural-looking brows, and glossy lips– wear them all together or separately to highlight your favorite feature.

When choosing summer makeup, there are a few things you should keep in mind:

Longevity: Summer makeup should be long-lasting and able to withstand heat and humidity.

Lightweight: You don't want to weigh your face down with heavy makeup in the summer– the less you wear, the less you have to worry about melting off in the summer heat.

Natural-looking: Summer makeup should enhance your natural beauty, not cover it up.

SPF protection: It's important to protect your skin from the sun's harmful rays, even in the summer. Look for makeup products that contain SPF. And keep a sunscreen-infused powder with you for on-the-go touch-ups.

Now that you know what to look for in your summer makeup products, it’s time to put them to work with one of this summer’s hottest makeup looks. Whether you prefer a pop of color on your eyes, a glossy sheen on your lips, or an allover bronze-y, sun-kissed look, we have an option for you. Read on for tips on how to perfect your summer makeup look.

A natural summer makeup look is perfect for those days when you want to look your best without putting in a lot of effort (the less sweat-inducing moves, the better– IYKYK). Achieve an easy natural summer makeup look with these helpful tips.

• Start with a good skincare routine. This will help to create a smooth, hydrated canvas for your makeup.

• Use a lightweight foundation like our Super Stay Skin Tint or BB cream which will even out your skin tone and provide some coverage without looking cakey or feeling heavy.

• Conceal any blemishes or dark circles with a concealer.

• Use an eyeshadow with neutral shades like color-tattoo-24hr-all-in-one-eye-stix-eye-makeup. All you really need is a light shade on the inner corners to brighten your eyes and a slightly darker shade on the lids. Be sure to buff it into the crease to create dimension.

• Apply some mascara to your lashes. Even just one coat will define your eyes and make them look more awake.

• Finish off your look with a nude lip color or gloss. It’ll keep your look natural, but polished.

Defined and sculpted eyebrows can help to frame your face and give you a more polished look. Here are a few tips for achieving defined and sculpted eyebrows:

• Start by brushing your eyebrows into place with a spoolie brush.

• Use an eyebrow pencil or powder to fill in any sparse areas. Our handy Express Brow 2-in-1 Duo has both– a pencil on one end and powder on the other.

• Use a brow gel like Super Lock Blow Glue to set your eyebrows in place.

• For extra definition, you can use a concealer to highlight the brow bone.

Glossy lips are a summer essential. They can help to make your lips look fuller and more luscious. Here are a few tips for achieving glossy lips:

• Start by exfoliating your lips to remove any dead skin cells.

• Apply a lip balm to hydrate your lips.

• If you love a pop of bold color, apply your favorite summer lipstick shade followed by a coat of your favorite lip gloss. 

• You can also add a touch of shimmer to your lips with a lip gloss that contains glitter or mica. Not only does shimmer look pretty, but it also has the power to make lips look bigger thanks to its light-reflecting properties.

A summer glow is the perfect way to look refreshed and radiant. And while you can get some help with makeup, starting with a glowing complexion is the first step. Here’s how:

• Start by exfoliating your skin to remove any dead skin cells. Whether you use a physical exfoliant like a scrub or a chemical one such as glycolic acid is up to you.

• Apply a moisturizer to hydrate your skin.

• To keep skin looking dewy, use a liquid bronzer like Sun Kisser to warm up your skin tone.

• Apply a highlighter to the tops of your cheekbones, brow bone, and Cupid's bow.

• Finish off your look with a setting spray to help your makeup last all day. Our Face Studio Glass Spray will help to boost your glow.

Colorful eyeshadow is a great way to add a pop of color to your summer makeup look. And with so many shades of shadow to choose from, you really get to be creative here. 

• Start by applying a primer to your eyelids. This will help to keep your eyeshadow from creasing, especially in the hot summer temps.

• Apply the eyeshadow shade of your choosing to your entire eyelid. One on the lighter side will help to brighten up your eye. Our Eye Stix are super low maintenance– you can just swipe on your lid and blend with your finger or a brush. Bonus: they’re super long-lasting.

• Use a darker eyeshadow shade, preferably in the same color family and buff it into the crease to create some depth.

• Use a blending brush to seamlessly blend the two eyeshadow shades together so there are no harsh lines.

• Add a touch of shimmer to the center of your eyelid.

• Finish off your look with a coat of mascara. Our Firework formula brings all the drama and will leave you with lengthy, volumized lashes.

Want to look like you just come back from a beach vacation? Here’s how to achieve a flawless sunkissed makeup look in just a few simple steps.

• Start by applying a base that is one shade darker than your natural skin tone– but only if it’s not too noticeable. A lighter-weight formula like a skin tint will be more forgiving if you choose to go deeper.

• Use a liquid bronzer like Sunkisser to warm up your complexion. Its doe foot applicator makes it easy to get into key areas like below the cheekbones.

• Apply blush to the apples of your cheeks, then across your nose and forehead, too, for a real sun-kissed appearance.

• Dust a highlighter onto the tops of your cheekbones, brow bone, and Cupid's bow.

• Finish off your look with a lip gloss that has a golden shimmer like lifter-plump-lip-plumping-gloss-makeup.

If you're looking for a way to wear makeup in the summer without feeling like you’re wearing much makeup at all, go for a light makeup look. To achieve the no-makeup-makeup look, follow the steps below.

• Start by applying a BB cream or tinted moisturizer with a damp beauty sponge– this will help to sheer out the formula for the most natural coverage.

• Conceal any blemishes or dark circles with a concealer and blend with a damp sponge.

• Use a nude eyeshadow palette to create depth with a light base on the lid and a slightly darker shade in the crease.

• Apply a coat of mascara to your lashes.

• Finish off your look with a nude lipstick or gloss.