How To Create a Summer Skincare and Makeup Routine
Need to update your skincare and makeup routine for the summer season? Here are 5 simple ways you can transform your summer skin care and makeup routine without piling on the product!
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Start Off with the Right Base
The key to any makeup look is a great base. During the summer season, you the less you have on your face the better. During the season, it’s best to start with an oil free, hydrating moisturizer, then add your hyaluronic acid and some vitamin C serum. Using oil-free products helps give your face a natural glow instead of a greasy look.
First you want to start out with a good moisturizer, my current favorite is the La Roche-Posay Gel Moisturizer. This is great for oily skin, it's a matte finish but super hydrating that a little dollop goes a long way. I've listed below a few other of my past favorites that are hydrating and perfect for summer.
moisturizer picks for a summer routine
La Roche-Posay Matte Moisturizer
CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion
Neutrogena Hydro-Boost Gel Moisturizer
Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamin C Serum
The next steps are for hyaluronic acid and vitamin C serum. Hyaluronic acid is great for fine lines and wrinkles while vitamin C helps to repair sun damage & to slow early skin aging. My current faves for both of these are below, the La Roche-Posay Pure Hyaluronic Acid and the Tula Vitamin C serum.
hyaluronic acid and vitamin c serum picks
La Roche-Posay B5 Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Skin Care Brightening Treatment Drops
Beauty Shield Vitamin C Pollution Prevention Serum
Sunscreen, Sunscreen, Sunscreen!
Applying sunscreen under your makeup is a must for any time of year. But especially in the summer months. You're spending so much time outside that your face will need to be protected. Reapplying can be a bit tricky if you're putting makeup on but you can always use a powdered sunscreen like the Hawaiian Tropic Mineral Powder Sunscreen Brush.
favorite sunscreen picks
Tula Skin Care Protect + Glow
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin Sunscreen
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen
Less is more — Especially in the summer.
While you might not need foundation during the summer months, sometimes it is necessary. But if you're looking for a lighter weight, buildable coverage products, like a C.C cream. My current favorite is the E.L.F Halo Glow.
To keep to the less is more concept, try putting all your liquid products on in one layer; concealer, foundation, contour & blush. Then go back in with a slightly damp beauty blender and beginning with the concealer (lightest shade), start blending everything together.
This gives your skin a nice, even and glowy look without all the layers. You can go back in and add more product in problem areas if needed.
liquid makeup products for summer
e.l.f. Halo Glow Liquid Filter
Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush
NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP Wonder Stick
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Set Your Face with Powder
The last step is to set your face. Using a setting powder locks everything into place & can prevent creasing. It'll help give you an all day matte look no matter what the temperature says!
summer setting powders
Maybelline Banana Powder Loose Setting Face Powder
e.l.f, Halo Glow Setting Powder
Maybelline Fit Me Loose Setting Powder
Simplifying your skincare and makeup routine for the summer is where it's at. It gets you out the door quicker & not feeling like your face is melting off. Honestly, this is the type of skincare routine that is great for all year round. In the colder months, you can switch up the less pigmented products with something a little heavier to give you more coverage if needed.
Drop a comment below and let me know what's in your skincare routine! Thanks for stopping by!
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