Simple Summer Beauty
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When it comes to summer beauty, I typically like to keep it simple. The most laid-back of seasons doesn’t call for a dramatic smokey eye or a crazy bold lip; a subtle glow and some shimmer is all you need. I have a makeup routine that I stick to pretty regularly. Summer is all about that glow. Here’s how I do my makeup during the warmer months:
1. Start with a fresh clean face. I always use moisturizer and SPF primer to get a nice clean slate.
2. Apply foundation with the EcoTools Stippling Brush and blend into the neck. Set foundation with a powder.
3. Next is where the glow comes in. I put my highlighter on my cheekbones and blend with my fingers. Then I take the Tapered Blush Brush and apply bronzer right beneath my cheekbones, above my temples and along my jawline. Then I do a once over my face with the leftover powder on the brush and blend.
4. I always make sure to set my makeup with some finishing powder using a kabuki brush. My angled EcoTools one is the best I’ve ever used. It’s so soft and fluffy!
5. I know you’re technically supposed to do your eye makeup before your face but whatever. I literally never do that so step 4 is to apply a little shadow. Here, I used Bare Minerals “chic” on the whole eye using the softer side of the my double sided eye brush and “carefree” on the lid using the other side.
6. A little cateye is always my eyeliner go to. I make sure I have the perfect wing with a small angled liner brush.
7. Finally, my favorite step is mascara. I have been using for like almost 15 years. It. Is. Da. Bomb.
8. Finish off the look with a nice lip color. I love my new AERIN beauty lipsticks!
What’s your go to summer beauty look?
Photos by Johnny Cheng.
June 25, 2015 @ 7:36 am
Love your simple summer beauty routine! I don’t like to wear a lot of makeup in the summer, so I tend to keep it light and simple as well. And, I do my eye makeup last, too!
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June 28, 2015 @ 2:01 pm
Same here! And seriously, I always have! So glad I’m not the only one 😉
June 25, 2015 @ 8:38 am
cat eyes every damn day!
xoxo, Preeti
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June 28, 2015 @ 2:01 pm
Lol, YES!
June 25, 2015 @ 8:40 am
Great beauty routine! I also like to keep my summertime routine simple and give my skin a breather. 🙂
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June 28, 2015 @ 2:01 pm
Me too! It’s the only way to go! 🙂
June 25, 2015 @ 8:41 am
Great beauty routine! I also like to keep my summertime routine simple and give my skin a breather. 🙂 🙂
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June 25, 2015 @ 9:14 am
I’m loving that lip color, Megan! Which lipstick is that?
June 28, 2015 @ 2:03 pm
Thank you! It’s called “Perfect Nude” by AERIN Beauty!
June 25, 2015 @ 10:32 am
I love light makeup for the summer, you look absolutely stunning! XO -Kim
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June 28, 2015 @ 2:05 pm
Me too! Thanks so much!
June 25, 2015 @ 11:20 am
I always struggle with make up in hot weather so your tips are really helpful. I always feel as though it is sliding off my face!! Lorraine x
June 28, 2015 @ 2:06 pm
I’m glad they’re helpful! Melting makeup is the worst!
June 25, 2015 @ 4:09 pm
My summer routine is the same as my winter one but with lighter or more bright colours used more often. Take care.
June 28, 2015 @ 2:07 pm
Brighter colors are perfect for summer 🙂
June 25, 2015 @ 5:36 pm
Love this look and all these tips, it’s so hard to put on a full face of makeup when it’s so hot out!
xo Bree
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June 28, 2015 @ 2:07 pm
Agreed! Thanks, Bree!
June 29, 2015 @ 1:40 am
Very light and pretty makeup look Megan!
I like keeping my makeup soft and glowy in the summertime too!