That’s right just 6 products.
Maybe I’m jumping the gun here a little bit. Who cares? I don’t know about you, but I’m ready for summer.
With yesterday’s 80 degree weather (what a tease) in Pittsburgh, beaches and flip flops are about all I can think about. So, with summer on the brain, I’m sharing my favorite beauty buys to achieve that glowing, barely there makeup look that we all know and love for when warm weather (finally) rolls around. Even though it’s technically still spring, it was like the longest winter ever, so the least we can do is be ready when summer gets here! Plus, by the time you order these goodies online and get them in the mail sweet summertime won’t be too far off! <3
Cleanse + Exfoliate:
In order to get away with that minimal makeup summer look, you MUST start with a clean face! This happens the night before with the INVIGORATE Triple-Action Facial Cleanser from Doll Face Beauty. Exfoliation is key to returning your skin’s natural glow and radiance for summertime and this product will get the job done without any dryness, redness, or irritation!
Excessive heat can dehydrate skin and if you are parked poolside during the summer months like I am, chlorine doesn’t leave your face feeling fun either. I am obsessed with the Intense Hydration Night Cream from Burt’s Bees. It contains Clary Sage, a remarkable botanical that thrives in its harsh environment because of its ability to retain moisture, which does wonders for keeping skin from drying out.
With the cream above, your face will still be plenty moisturized when you wake up, so save some time and combine protecting, hydrating, and priming into one step! Studio Gear Cosmetics now has a Hydrating CC Cream with micro-encapsulated pigments which adapt precisely to your own skin tone (and yes it actually will match flawlessly). The formula is lightweight, oil-free and smooth, so it feels like a moisturizer but provides the coverage of a light foundation. [Save 10% when you enter code ALLYN13 at checkout!]
You’re already off to a great start with the Studio Gear CC cream, but just in case you need some extra coverage, try the Pearl Powder Mineral Foundation from Root. Made from natural minerals without any fillers, this silky powder is lightweight and will last until you wash it off! For additional summer glow, also try the Mineral Bronze powder. It gets even better – grab a $2 sample and find the right color before buying the full sized product.
The Multiple in Orgasm from NAARS may in fact be my favorite beauty product of all time. It doesn’t matter what time of the year it is, what I’m wearing, or what mood I’m in – no matter what, I use this product every single day. In the summer I use it on my eyes, cheeks, and lips. The creamy formula blends effortlessly and gives flattering shimmer accents. Plus, it can be used to easily create contour or dynamic highlights on all skin tones.
After swiping some Orgasm on your lids, finish off with they’re real! mascara from Benefit Cosmetics. After receiving a sample of this at NYFW in September during their #REALvolution, I was hooked. It lengthens, curls, volumizes, lifts & separates while maintaining a natural look. No clumpy spider eyelashes, I promise!
So lovelies, try it out! Let me know how it goes. Practice makes perfect until summer arrives! =)
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