Out with the winter and rainy season and in with the summer! It’s time for warm weather, which means beach and pool days, music festivals, and cookouts. However, warm weather also means that it’s time to swap a few makeup essentials from your bag. Whether you have oily skin or sweat a lot, there are plenty of makeup must-haves for warm weather to help your beauty beat last longer.
Many people believe that the summer season calls for matte products only, but that couldn’t be further from the truth! While some matte products are a necessity — especially for oily skin — you can still achieve a sunkissed glow with other options. Here are six makeup must-haves for warm weather.
1. Black Girl Sunscreen ($15.99+, ulta.com)
The key to great makeup is prepped skin. Believe it or not, sunscreen is imperative for your makeup routine. Using a moisturizing sunscreen like Black Girl Sunscreen eliminates the white cast and protects your skin from harmful rays under your makeup.
If you plan on being in the sun for an extended period of time, consider purchasing the Make It Glow Continuous Spray. This spray allows you to apply sunscreen every two hours, as recommended, without messing up your makeup. Additionally, Black Girl Sunscreen is a Black, woman-owned brand!
2. BLK/OPL Oil Absorbing Pressed Powder ($14, ulta.com)
No matter how well you do your makeup or what products you use, if you are naturally oily or sweaty, it is inevitable that your makeup will begin to shine or melt in the summer. Luckily, there are a couple of makeup must-haves for warm weather that can solve this issue!
Next time you do your makeup, use the pressed powder from BLK/OPL as a finishing powder. Be sure to pick the shade closest to your skin tone. After you’ve completed your entire look, grab a big, fluffy brush, and dust the powder across your face. Don’t use too much! Remember, it’s a finishing powder. Throw the powder in your bag and use it to touch up any shine that appears throughout the day.
3. e.l.f. Cosmetics Halo Glow Liquid Filter ($14, ulta.com)
If you’re partial to a sunkissed glow with your summer makeup look, consider the Halo Glow Liquid Filter from e.l.f. Cosmetics! To use it as an under-highlight, apply it after prepping your skin and before applying foundation and concealer. This product can also be mixed with your foundation for the same effect. For your “no-makeup makeup” looks, apply this product with concealer and bronzer for a natural glow.
4. Juvia’s Place Blushed Liquid Blush ($18, ulta.com)
Whoever said that Black girls can’t rock bright and bold colors lied! Thanks to makeup brands like Juvia’s Place, Black girls can indulge in whichever colors please them, which is perfect for the summer! Not only does liquid blush add some dimension to your makeup, but it can also aid in creating the sunkissed glow you desire. Be careful; Juvia’s Place’s blushes are made for us by us, so they are highly pigmented!
5. e.l.f. Power Grip Primer & 6. Setting Spray ($10/ea, ulta.com)
The e.l.f. Cosmetics Power Grip Primer and Setting Spray are the most important makeup must-haves for warm weather. They did not lie when they said these products have a power grip because your makeup will not move! Kick off your makeup routine by applying the primer to your face. Remember, a little goes a long way. Use the setting spray between makeup steps, like foundation and concealer, and after completing your makeup. Trust us, your makeup will last all day, no matter how hot it is.
These essential (and affordable!) beauty products are a must-have for your summer makeup routine. Not only do these picks pair well together, but they will also help you create a flawless makeup look. Bookmark this page, add these products to your cart, or add them to your wishlist because you will need them as the summer months approach!
Which makeup must-have are you most excited to use? Let us know in the comments below.
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