It’s officially Summer in Texas and wow is it HOT. I mean…. it’s been really hot for a while, let’s be honest lol. But something happens here when it hits July. Basically going outside is like stepping into a sauna. That’s the only way for me to describe it hahah. Well, in today’s blog post, I’m going to be sharing all of the products that I LOVE that not only look beautiful, but work SO WELL in the Summer heat and are actually comfortable on the skin.
Primer
It’s always important to prep the skin before you apply makeup, and there are a couple of products that I love specifically for Summer. The first is THIS primer. Not only does it protect your skin from the sun (SPF 40) but it helps your makeup to last and has a smooth and velvety finish that helps with oil control. This product works well for ALL skin types.
Another primer that I love, but more for DRY skin is THIS ONE. It has more of a hydrating finish, so that’s why I think it would be great if you have dry skin. This primer will also help your makeup to last all day, even through the heat, and it has a really light coconut fragrance, which is really refreshing for Summer.
Foundation
I have three foundations I love, depending on what your skin type is and/or what type of coverage you want. I think all three of these work amazing under hot conditions and don’t move around once you apply them, so they’re great even if you are sweating (which I do a lot of lol).
For oily/combination skin, I absolutely love THIS FOUNDATION. It is a bit pricey, but it’s 100% worth every penny and it will last you FOREVER. It also is really lightweight, a little goes a long way, and the coverage is amazing. It’s also very long wearing and will last the entire day. This foundation does not have SPF, so you’ll want to be sure to apply SPF to your skin before you apply this. I would highly recommend the Supergoop primer I recommended above. If you can’t swallow spending the $50, a good drug store option is THIS ONE. It’s not as good, but it is still a great cheaper option and works pretty well. Side note: this foundation works well for dry skin also, but it has more of a matte finish, so if you have oily skin, you will love it.
For dry skin, there are two foundations that I would recommend, and both have SPF! The first is THIS ONE. It has a dewy/radiant finish, has great coverage, and lasts all day. The second is THIS ONE. If you are someone who doesn’t need a ton of coverage, but you still want a little something when you go to the pool or out to run errands, etc… this will be your best friend! I’m not lying when I tell you that once you apply this, it literally doesn’t feel like you’re wearing anything on your face. The finish of this foundation is like SKIN and I love it so much. Like I said, it doesn’t provide a ton of coverage, but it does have a very natural, radiant finish and has just enough coverage to make your skin look like your skin….but better.
This isn’t a foundation, but if you’re looking for a great tinted moisturizer, THIS ONE is my favorite and has a broad spectrum SPF of 30.
Concealer
My all time favorite concealer, and the one that I will always recommend for the Summer is THIS ONE. It has the best coverage and even if you’re sweating bullets, this concealer will NOT MOVE. This one is great for an outdoor event and is much more full coverage.
If you’re looking for something a bit more lightweight for every day but still has good wearability and coverage, go for THIS ONE. Both are great, but the first one is more full coverage, so it just depends on what you’re going for.
Powder
For under the eyes: Using a setting powder to set your concealer is 100% necessary if you want to make sure your concealer is going to stay in place, not crease, and last through hot days. My current favorite translucent powder to set my concealer under my eyes is THIS ONE. It makes my undereyes so smooth and keeps my concealer from creasing throughout the day. I just use the same damp beauty sponge that I apply my concealer with. Don’t be scared to apply a generous amount. It’s translucent, so once you apply it, you dust it off and it’s like it was never there! Another good option that I really love is THIS ONE. And you can get it at the drug store! It’s a little bit thicker in consistency, but works really well!
For the face: I don’t typically set my entire face because I have dry skin and setting my entire face can sometimes make my skin look heavy/cakey. However, in the Summer when it’s a billion degrees, I do tend to set my face more to ensure that my makeup can withstand the heat and sweat. My absolute favorite setting powder is THIS ONE. This powder does not provide any extra coverage, it just lightly sets your skin and helps control any oil or sweat that wants to come through.
Bronzer & Blush
My top bronzer for the Summer is THIS ONE. It’s the most beautiful bronze shade and has a really pretty glow to it. It’s not glittery at all, it just makes your skin look glowy, bronzed, and radiant. It’s worth the splurge, just take my word for it and buy it! I also think THIS bronzer is a great drug store option, they just don’t come in a lot of colors for deeper skin tones in store. It also smells AMAZING!
My favorite blush for Summer is THIS ONE. It has a gorgeous coral sheen to it and looks great on ANY skintone. It’s a really good dupe for my favorite blush of all time, which is MAC Melba. And it’s drug store!
I also really love cream blushes for Summer. They just look a little more natural. My favorite is THIS ONE. One bottle will last you a lifetime lol and there are so many gorgeous shades!
Highlight
In the Summer, I typically don’t like to wear a blinding highlight because if I’m out in the sun and get a little sweaty/hot, then I just look like an oily mess lol. So I tend to stick to a more natural highlight, THIS being my all time favorite. I like to dust this all over my cheeks, down the center of my nose, on my chin, and sometimes on my forehead. Basically all over my face hahaha. It just has the most beautiful, natural, glow-from-within type of finish and it’s so stunning!
Setting Spray
My favorite setting spray of all time is THIS ONE, however in the Summer, I like to carry THIS ONE with me because it has SPF in it, so it’s perfect for not only refreshing my makeup when I’m out, but it also refreshes the sun protection, which is so important for this time of year! They also sell the MINI VERSION that’s perfect for just throwing in your purse when you’re on the go. If you have more oily skin, they also have it in POWDER FORM with a little brush attached so it’s easy to use while you’re out and about.
I hope this post helps y’all decide what products you should add to your makeup routine for these hot Summer months! If y’all have any questions, come visit me on my INSTAGRAM or leave them in the comments!
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