GRWM: Summer Glam Edition

Summer makeup vibe check: is your beauty routine warm-weather ready? If your summer plans include dewy glowing skin, warm shimmery tones and makeup that stays put (even during an intense heat wave), you’ve come to the right place. Summer is simply too short to have to worry about makeup that smudges easily and doesn’t last. Here’s how to max out your summer makeup look while keeping it simple and affordable. After all, summertime is the perfect excuse to pare it all back without looking like you did. Here’s how.  

Switch to a Lighter Foundation 

Summer temps are notoriously high maintenance for our complexions. Add a full face of foundation and the results can best be summed up as a hot mess. Save yourself the trouble of multiple touch-ups by switching to a lighter

coverage foundation. Reach for this glow booster for a soft, filtered-skin effect that’s summer-approved for its dewy factor. It will balance out and smooth your complexion while making it look fresh and natural. Need more coverage for dark circles? Spot treat any stubborn areas around the eyes with this brightening under-eye stick.  

Use These Three Summer Eye Makeup Must-Haves 

Don’t let raccoon eyes unlock a new summer beauty fear. Get ahead of the dreaded summer smudge (thanks a lot, humidity) with some key eye products. Start with your prepping step and apply this eyeshadow base primer to your lids. Its waterproof formula will prevent your shadow from creasing and slipping,

helping to extend the wear of your shadow. Next, apply a water-based liquid eye shadow overtop. This formula dries like a powder and has a shimmery finish that lasts all day. Go with a warm metallic shade (it’s flattering for all!) to nail that perfect summer makeup vibe. Finish off your summer-worthy stare with waterproof mascara. Yes, it’s harder to remove but trust us, it’s worth it.  

Go for a Glazed Blush Look 

Seriously sunkissed cheeks are a whole summer makeup mood. Give your

cheeks the vacay-inspired look they deserve with a buildable liquid blush. You can customize your blush intensity by applying it with the built-in sponge applicator, a beauty sponge or your fingers, adding more as needed. For that just-back-from-the-Mediterranean effect, concentrate the color onto the apples of the cheeks, across the nose and up into the temple area. Add a luminous finishing touch to your look by applying this soft highlighter to the cheekbones and to the tip of the nose.  

Slick on Some Lip Oil 

If you’re not wearing a juicy-colored lip oil, is it even summer? Complete your summer makeup routine the breezy way with a swipe (or two) of hydrating lip oil. It’s glossy, gorgeous and low maintenance. With nourishing ingredients like jojoba oil, vitamin E and meadowfoam oil (plus hyaluronic acid), this formula is just the thing for a plump summer pout. To dial up the drama for a night out, pair it with a long-wear lipliner that’s the closest match to the shade you’re wearing.  

TIP: Don’t leave home in the summer without a generous misting of fixing spray. It’s alcohol-free, mattifying and helps keep your makeup fresh for up to 18 hours. It’s also super refreshing, thanks to cucumber extract.