Top 5 Summer Makeup Must Haves

Although I do not like to wear alot of makeup in the summer, there are a few staple items that I need in order to survive the summer.

1. a good pressed powder: This is an essential for me because my skin gets very oily during the summer, and pressed powders are the perfect product to eliminate shine. My favorite is the NYC color wheel. I have used this powder for about a year now, and it is by far my favorite. It provides coverage and eliminates shine, without making your face look too powdery.

2. cream eyeshadow: During the summer, I do not like to cake alot of loose shadows on my eyelid. I like to use cream shadows in the summer because they are very pigmented and they are simple to use because you can apply them with your fingers. Cream shadows are perfect for on-the-go makeup and you can sweep one simple color all over your lid and still look put together.

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3. coral lipstick: Coral lipsticks are definitely in for the summer. They have been seen on celebrities and on the runway lately. I think that coral lips are great for summer because they remind me of the carefree summer feeling. Coral lips are definitely more daring than anything that I would were on a normal school day, so they are perfect for summer, while you're wearing minimal makeup otherwise.



4. bright blush: Like the coral lips, I think that bright cheeks definitely have a care-free feel. I personally love the look of contoured cheeks and bright blush, so I think that it compliments any makeup look and any summer outfit.

5. lightweight foundation: During the summer, I am careful to make sure that I do not weigh down my skin with alot of makeup. I like to give my skin a break, since I will just sweat my makeup off anyways (lol). So, if I have to wear foundation, I make sure that it is lightweight, with SPF to protect my skin from the sun. My current favorite is Covergirl's Nauture Luxe.

-exoh, raqueldianna <3