It's hot guys, like really hot! I live in Arizona and it's already in the 100s, and while technically it's not Summer yet, it totally feels like it. I was doing my makeup earlier and realized that I tend to stick to these items in the summertime. I can't stand a full face of makeup in the heat, it melts right off! So here is a list of my Summer Must Haves!
Face:
Smashbox Photofinish Primer- Favorite primer E V E R. I have tried other primers but I keep coming back to this. I feel like my makeup stays on longer and goes on better with this on.
Revlon Nearly Naked - I recently purchased this foundation and I love it. It has medium coverage, which I think is great for hot days. It doesn't oxidize, like some other foundations I've tried wearing in the Summer. This foundation will not cover acne marks, but I'm okay with that. If I feel like I need more coverage I just add another light layer to the trouble spots once it sets and it covers just fine! Plus it has SPF 20 in it, great for those sunny days!
Rimmel Stay Matte - I use this almost every time I wear makeup, I do wear other setting powders but this is the one that I usually reach for. As you can see the label is totally worn off, and this has lasted me forever. It's well over a year old, and still going strong. I'm gonna definitely repurchase this once I run out. It's cheap and works great. I have oily skin and this helps me from looking greasy -- YUCK!
Urban Decay All Nighter Makeup Setting Spray - This helps me out a lot. I used to use the ELF one, and it works pretty good, but not as good as this. If you wanna splurge get this, totally recommend it! If you're on a budget get the ELF one.
NYC Sunny Bronzer- Favorite bronzer of all time. It's the perfect shade for my skin tone. I also use this as a crease color almost daily. GET IT! Its cheap and works great, what more could you want?
Benefit Watt's Up - I got this tiny little guy as part of my Birthday present from Sephora back in April and it's all I've ever used since then! It's so pretty and stays put on hot days.
I forgot to include a blush! :( I don't have a specific blush I stick during the summertime, so oh well!
Eyes:
Maybelline Define-A-Brow - I try to keep my eyebrows simple during the day, so I just stick to this. It's easy to use and stays on all day.
Lorac Behind The Scenes Eye Primer - I got this with my Pro Palette and I was pleasantly surprised. I didn't have my hopes up when it came to this eye primer, only because I've been so obsessed with Bare Minerals Prime Time, but i actually really like this!
Maybelline Color Tattoo - These are awesome for the summertime, they stay on and are so easy to apply and pretty! The color that I own is Pomegranate Punk, and I use it alone for some color. I apply it with my fingers. I sometimes set it with Alice Copper from the Balm Jovi Palette, it matches it perfectly!
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On Eye Pencil in Zero & Rimmel ScandalEyes in Nude - I don't do much eyeliner during the day, but I do tight line using my UD eyeliner and put a nude liner on my waterline.
L'Oreal Voluminous Carbon Black Mascara in Waterproof - I stick to waterproof mascara during the summertime. My biggest fear is sweating my mascara off! Ahh! This is my favorite of all time! And let me tell you, this stuff stays put! Taking it off kinda sucks. Unless you use olive oil! But it's all good, cause it's so good!
So that's it guys! That felt like a lot. Hopefully this helped some of you out there that live in super hot states. If it's still nice and cool where you live, well, you suck! Haha, kidding. I'm totally jelly.
xo
