Summer is quickly approaching and you need to nail down your make up essentials before your holiday! Keeping reading to find out which products you NEED to perfect your glowy finish.
When you’re going away, the last thing you want to do is to pack a heavy make up bag. This blog strips it all back allowing you to just take 8 products whilst still ensuring your make up looks flawless.
Below are the secrets to your brand new make up routine.
First we will dive into foundation with the Revlon Colorstay Liquid Foundation. This product costs £8.40 for 30ml. Although this size seems small it is perfect to take away with you and a little does go a long way.
This foundation is known for its long lasting wear as well as working with all skin types. Reviews discuss how amazing customers have found it with oily skin. Reapplication is not necessary which is perfect for a summer foundation and there are a range of different shades which suit various skin tones.
This is a perfect foundation to base off a glowing summer look.
Another potential foundation is the L’Oreal Paris True Match Liquid Foundation. This foundation has similar qualities which makes it a summer staple as well and only costs £7.59 for 30ml. This product is made to blend into your natural skin tone which is perfect for summer once you begin to tan, enabling you to use this foundation all year round.
LO’real offer over 40 shades and the ingredients included have hydrating features ensuring your skin isn’t damaged from using this foundation!
Both of these foundations offer a quality foundation which is affordable and adaptable to all skin tones and types.
Next here are some eyeshadow palettes to add some warmth to your look.
The Urban Decay Naked Reloaded Eyeshadow Palette comes with 12 warm shades to elevate your bronzed summer looks. Priced at just over £30 this palette has exceptional quality, with strong pigment whilst having the ability to blend easily. This palette is perfect to take away with you since it’s ability to create natural as well as dramatic looks all in one.
Another perfect summer palette is the Professional Makeup Ultimate Eye Shadow Palette by NYX. This palette is more affordable, costing £12 for 16 shades. The shades range from matte, shimmer and base options. The colours are warm and come in an easily portable palette. Reviews state how long lasting and pigmented the product is.
Both of these palettes offer affordable warm toned set of eyeshadows to add to your summer make up essentials!
Now to add some mascara to bring even more attention to your eye look!
We have the New York Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara by Maybelline. This mascara costs just under £8 and has 5 star reviews all round.
This product is commended for its lengthening ability and its easy application. This product is not waterproof however is easily removable at the end of the day and doesn’t smudge!
Next we have the Better than Sex Mascara by Too Faced. This mascara is slightly more expensive coming in at just under £13 however it is waterproof. This product adds volume, thickens lashes and is long-lasting.
These mascaras are perfect for adding thickness and length to your lashes this summer!
Now our eyes are complete we cant forget about our brows! If your brows are naturally lighter, dyeing your brows especially during the summer months is perfect and makes your make up routine even easier. Add gel and you’re sorted!
The first gel is Professional Makeup Control Freak Eyebrow Gel by NYX, costing £5.30 for 10ml. This gel is long-lasting, keeps your brows in place and drys clear. It gives the impression you’ve had your brows done everyday!
The next gel is Wunderbrow FIX IT Eyebrow Gel, costing slightly more at £9.49 per 10ml. This product acts more as a soap meaning it gives a more laminated look for your brows.
These products will keep your brows in place even in the swimming pool!
There is no mention of bronzer in this blog but if you look at our blog called ‘Best bronzer of 2023? Find out which bronzers will transform your make up looks.’ This will help you decide!
To piece this look together a lipgloss is needed!
First we have the Rimmel London Oh My Gloss! Lip Gloss, costing just under £6 and comes in 16 colours. This product is not sticky and leaves a smooth glossy feel, the colours are gorgeous and range from warm pinks to orange tones to clear.
Another perfect lipgloss is the Dior Lip Oil, which is on the higher end of the price range coming in at £45. However, it is exceptional! The formula feels amazing and hydrating on your lips, there are a range of colours leaving your lips smooth and glossy for warm summer evenings.
These lipglosses pull together your glowing summer look perfectly!
To now set the whole look with setting spray.
These two setting sprays are the Urban Decay All Nighter Makeup Setting Spray which is known for its exceptional lasting features, smells nice and costs £28.
Compared with the NYX Professional Makeup Setting Spray which is a lot more affordable, leaving you with a matte finish for only £6.
Your look is complete! Now you can pack up your make up which will help you create a glowing summer make up look every time!
