Summer is in full swing and it's the perfect time to enjoy being out and have a good time! With the sun shining brightly it may be a bit too hot for a full face of makeup but it's not too hot glow girl! The following are 5 Summer Beauty Must haves that will be light enough for the weather but still provide a radiant beautiful look! And they're all super affordable!
First up is the Illuminating Face Primer (Radiant Glow) by e.l.f. As with most of the primers by e.l.f., it is designed to combat against excess oil, flaky dryness, enlarged pores and fine lines. It will prep your skin for a very smooth makeup application but the illuminating factor here is that it has a gold shimmer to it, which provides an all over glow. A little goes a long way here so avoid using too much.
Whether you wear false lashes or rock your own, you're going to want to make those babies look nice and plush and Maybelline New York Lash Sensational Luscious Mascara will give your lashes a nice full look. This formula is blended with oils and the brush is designed to give your lashes a full fan effect. It's great for accentuating and brightening up the eyes for a sexy summer look!
With highlighting and strobing being a hot makeup trend right now, you can't leave out your cheeks! Wet n Wild has an awesome Megaglo Illuminating Palette that is perfect for summer without being too bright...unless you want to build it up for a bolder look! The palette pictured here is in Catwalk Pink. It features two shades of gold and two shades of pink that looks great when mixed together or used individually to your liking. Apply it in a C shape from your temple down along your cheek bone for a radiant touch. When the sun hits your face girl, you will shine like a star!
If you're not accentuating your lips, you're not living! Summer is a great time for bold and bright lip colors and there are so many great, affordable options out there. One great option is Colourpop Lippie Stix. They come in a variety of finishes (i.e. matte, satin, matte x), colors, and are long lasting. The sleek white tube fits perfectly in your pocket or purse and it's the perfect way to complete your look!
Every day is different. Some days you may not want a very bold lip but instead opt for a great lip balm. Well, Black Radiance has the perfect combination of a moisturizing lip balm and lip color in one with their Argan Oil Tinted Lip Balm. This lip balm goes on so smoothly and has a satin finish so the color isn't too bright. If you want to build up the color you can do so by applying more. The argan oil in this balm will keep your lips moisturized for hours. It's the perfect makeup item to throw in your pool or beach bag too!
There you have it! 5 Summer Beauty Must Haves to ensure a radiant glow wherever you go! The best part is that all of these are under $10 and most can be found online or at your local drugstore. ColourPop is only available on their website.
What's on your beauty must have list this summer?
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Marsha a.k.a. Sassy Critic is a beauty blogger living in Atlanta, Ga. In addition to being a makeup enthusiast, she enjoys trying budget-friendly beauty products and writing reviews about them on her blog, sassycritic.com, to help her readers make informed decisions before they decide to buy.
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