1. BB cushion
- These BB/CC cushions are super popular right now and I can see why! They provide a light to medium coverage and feel light on the skin. During the summer, sometimes foundation can feel suffocating and uncomfortable. BB cushions offer lightweight coverage and are relatively easy to use.
- Which one do I recommend? I have dry skin and one of my pet peeves is when a foundation or BB cream highlights that. The one I am currently loving is the Angel Snow BB cushion by BEYOND. It gives me light coverage and gives my face an overall glow. It feels like I have nothing on my face after I put it on.
2. Oil Blotting Sheets
- Even people with dry skin can get shiny during the summer. Excess oils can cause breakouts and plus, sometimes it can just make your face feel heavy and gross. Oil blotting sheets help remove excess oils without disturbing the makeup. They also help your face look and feel fresh.
- Which one do I recommend? Shiseido blotting sheets. They remove the oils leaving my face feeling soft instead of greasy and they don't disturb my makeup. I usually can find them at a TJ Maxx or Marshalls.
3. Facial Mist
- Facial/cooling mists are my Summer Savior. Especially if you are traveling or if you are outside a lot. These mists are typically water based and sometimes have different functions such as cooling, moisturizing, sebum control, and so on. They are a quick and easy way to refresh your face.
- Which one do I recommend? Tony Moly Pocket Bunny Mist. I have the moisturizing one but they also offer a 'Sleek' version of it which helps with oil control. These mists smell wonderful and leave your face feeling refreshed. Not to mention the cute bunny packaging doesn't hurt either.
- A bright or light colored lipcolor can really help pull a look together. Sometimes all I wear is my BB cushion, mascara and a lipcolor. Some colors that are perfect for summer are coral, light pink, hot pink, or a light/bright red. Typically I go for liptints or tinted balms because they offer a more sheer application which gives a more natural yet flirty look.
- Which one do I recommend? Tony Moly Bunny Gloss Bars and Loreal Color Riche Extraordinaire. The Bunny Gloss Bars offer a sheer color but they are moisturizing, not sticky, and give off a sweet juicy look. The Loreal Extraordinaire is more opaque but very moisturizing. It does not feel heavy, oily, or drying.
5. Bronzer
- Bronzers can help give off a healthy sun kissed look. They can also be used for contouring to help create sharper or slimmer features. I use it to make my face look a little slimmer as well as letting it naturally add some color to my face.
- Which one do I recommend? Too Faced Chocolate Bronzer and the NYC Sunny Bronzer. Both bronzers work well for contouring. The Too faced Chocolate bronzer smells like hot chocolate which is nice. The NYC bronzer is incredibly affordable.
So that is it for my top 5 beauty essentials for summer! Most of these items can be found and purchased online. Enjoy the rest of your sweet summer!
xoxo- Nicki
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