SUMMER BEAUTY ESSENTIALS
Let’s talk all things summer makeup. Personally I am not very talented in this department and tend to lean on the less is more approach when it comes to summer makeup. Moisturizer + SPF are my best friends all year long but especially in the warm summer months. With rosacea I’m supposed to keep the sun off my face so a thick layer of SPF and a baseball cap for me. I’m sharing what’s in my summer makeup bag + my minimalist take on some of my favorite products. Let’s get into it.
Merit Brush No. 1 Tapered Blending Brush | The best blending brush for cream foundation, concealer, bronzer, and blush. I own two of these because I love them so much. It’s so versatile and user friendly. You truly can not mess the application up with this brush.
Merit The Minimalist | I purchase this in shade bone and love it. Instead of putting it all over my face as a foundation I simply use it to conceal any blemishes + redness I have. I’m working on a less is more approach when it comes to beauty because of this product. The creamy formula blends beautifully into the skin. I’m going to purchase a shade darker for the rest of the summer as I get more tan.
Ilia Beauty Limitless Lash Mascara | Simply the best mascara with clean ingredients that elongates your lashes without flaking off during wear.
Milk Makeup Lip + Cheek | This is a new product to me and I love the creaminess + color it gives. I’m very into a light peachy pink for my blush and this checks all my boxes. I instantly fell in love with the tone when I swatched it in store. Bonus that you can use it on your lips as well. The perfect light, peachy pink for a lightly sunburnt glow.
NYX Butter Lip Gloss | Not a big gloss girl but the application is so easy + it isn’t sticky like most glosses are. I got the butter gloss in shade Creme Brûlée to continue on my current love for all things beauty in this gorgeous peachy pink hue.
Anastasia Clear Brow Gel Lightweight Setter | I get my brows dyed so I don’t have to put any color on them. I’m not into the super laminated brow trend but this product is my saving grace for when I’m in a hurry but want to have my brows be perfect in a flash.
Being Frenshe Glow On Roll-On Fragrance | Fragrance oils are really trending as the scent lasts a lot longer throughtout the day and is made with essential oils. I have the scent Floral Solar Fleur and it is a fresh + clean scent that will take you from season to season.
Merit Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer | Fool proof application + gives the most beautiful bronze glow to the skin. I purchased the shade quince.
SUPERGOOP! (Re)setting 100% Mineral Powder SPF 35 | I ditched my old setting powder for this amazing beauty staple. I use an SPF over my moisturizer before my foundation and I put this on as my last step to blend everything in and to give a little extra sun protection. I’ve also been throwing this in my bag before leaving the house incase I need to reapply.
Merit Flush Balm Cream Blush | This product has become so popular so fast and for good reason. I purchased the shade Beverly Hills and it is a gorgeous slightly dark peach color. It can be used as a lip color as well. Love it.
Supergoop! Mini Unseen Sunscreen Invisible Broad Spectrum SPF 40 | My workhorse of a beauty product. My favorite sunscreen that is clear + feels so luxe while also giving you amazing sun protection. My favorite SPF to date.
Here’s to a summer of less is more.