Best Makeup Looks for Summer
Summer makeup trends are all about keeping it simple but glamorous. You don’t want to wear too much makeup, but you also don’t want to look like you have just rolled out of bed. However, there are numerous trends and styles to choose from.
From lip stains to clear mascara, you have far more options than you may think. Here are the best makeup looks for Summer, as well as some Summer makeup tips.
Bronzed
A monochrome bronzed look has been a popular trend for a few years now. It is light and fresh but still adds just the right amount of highlight. Bronzed looks are also incredibly easy to pull off and can be touched up in a couple of minutes.
Fresh & Dewy
While having a slight shimmer and glow is something we all want, the last thing you want to do is look sweaty. In Summer, this can be difficult, and it’s made harder if it’s a warm day. However, there are ways to get an amazing dewy look without the effort.
Instead of covering your face with layers of makeup, embrace your skin and glow. If there are some imperfections you want to hide, opt for a skin tint instead; it is much lighter and keeps your face looking fresh.
Pinks
One of the colors of the season is pink. Not only is it perfect for the warmer months, but it is also a shade that goes with many skin tones. Pinks are very fresh too and can be worn during the day and at night.
Natural
There is no better time than Summer to go natural. Considering how hot it can get, keeping your makeup to a minimum is a must. A little bit of eyeshadow, a dab of blush, and a coat of lipstick are all you really need for a simple day look.
You can add mascara and a smoky eye if you want to upgrade for a night look, but there usually won’t be a need to.
Nevertheless, if you really want to enhance your eyes, you can use DIY lash extensions at home. It’s an easily applicable method and doesn’t really require maintenance as opposed to professional eyelash extensions, which need to be refilled every 2-3 weeks by a lash artist. Moreover, DIY lash extensions are budget-friendlier.
Burnt Orange
Burnt orange was incredibly popular back in the 70s and has quickly re-emerged as one of the go-to colors for Summer. While burnt orange can be beautiful on most skin tones, it is one of the best palettes to choose from if you have darker skin.
Summer Makeup Tips
Once you have chosen your Summer look, there are a few things you should remember when applying your makeup.
Oil-Free Moisturizer
If it is hot, you are most likely going to sweat, and the last thing you want is to look greasy. An oil-free moisturizer gives you all the moisture you need, but without the extra greasy feeling. It is best to apply it in the morning and redo it if you do your makeup again at some point in the day.
Sunscreen
Every makeup artist, doctor, and dermatologist will tell you how important wearing sunscreen every day is. While you may not want to wear sunscreen and a moisturizer, you can find bottles of the two combined. Try to find the highest SPF you can, and reapply it when necessary.
Sunscreen moisturizers are also not greasier than a regular moisturizers, and your face will still feel light and fresh.
Wear Less
On those hot days, the best option is to wear less makeup. In Summer, it isn’t about how much you wear, but rather what you wear. Keep it simple and use a lip stain, maybe a skin tint or some blush, and mascara for a night look.
As mentioned, you want to keep your look fresh, and the best way to do that is to keep your makeup to a minimum.
Primer
Primers are easily one of the best ways to keep your makeup look freshly applied and in place throughout the day. Applying it after your moisturizer, a primer creates a thin layer that allows your makeup to stick to your face better.
A primer also means you don’t have to be as heavy with powders or whatever else you are putting on, as you will have an even coating across your entire face.
Dewiness Over Shine
As mentioned already, shine is something you want to avoid in Summer as you can get far too close to looking greasy and sweaty. While it can be tricky sometimes, there are some ways to avoid the greasy look.
The quickest and easiest thing to do is to use blotting papers. Use the papers before you apply your makeup, and then use a packed powder with luminescence. This will eliminate the shiny and greasy look but still give you a glow.
Go Waterproof
Summer is the time to pull out your waterproof makeup. Not only will your makeup stay in place if you do end up getting too hot and sweaty, but it will stay on after a few hours in the pool or the sea.
Don’t Forget to Set
Finally, a setting spray is a quick and easy method to keep your makeup in place and give you a fresh glow. Apply it after you have finished your makeup, and then keep it in your bag in case you need to do some touch-ups.
