Warm Weather Glam: Our Favorite Summertime Beauty Products!

There are many occasions during the summertime (when you’re not lounging poolside as a bare-faced beauty, that is) when you get all gussied up to hang out with family and friends – girls’ nights, concerts in the park, and sunset dinner dates just to name a few.

However, beauty queens - take note: the cosmetic realm is full of new trends for the season! So, before you go swiping on that new lipstick or mascara, read on to discover all the new fads emerging in the beauty world!

Minimal and natural are the key words this season. Makeup artists are all about a clean palette paired with other subtle features this summer, such as peachy cheeks and contoured cheekbones. Neutral tones are very popular for eyes right now and with women everywhere are falling even more in love with a cat-eye style liner, it really helps that neutral eye makeup job to pop.

Doll-like lashes are something to try out as well – think sky-high and mega-thick. For lips, bring on the color! From crazy corals to bold reds, a statement kisser is all the rage right now, so don't be caught bopping around town without one! Be sure to snag yourself some hair protective products as well. The sun can do a lot of damage to your tresses, so be sure to take the necessary precautions to guard them and keep ‘em looking luscious!

With that said, we’d like to introduce you to some of our summertime beauty BFFs. These products help to achieve all of the looks above, are lightweight (which is great for the warm season) and are long-lasting - many are waterproof, too! These beauty enhancers are certainly worthy investing in and adding to your cosmetic arsenal, trust us!

Check out our favs!

Eyes:
Burberry Eye Enhancer in ‘Chestnut’, $29
MAC Liquidlast Liner, $18.50
Smashbox Waterproof Shadow Liner Duo, $25
Diorshow Iconic Mascara, $28.50
Urban Decay Cannonball Ultra Waterproof Mascara, $20
Revlon Grow Luscious Waterproof Plumping Mascara, $5
Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Cream Shadow, $24
Maybelline New York Eye Studio Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner, $7
Revlon ColorStay 16 Hour Eye Shadow, $7.50
Maybelline Colossal Mascara, $7

Lips:
Estee Lauder Pure Color High Gloss, $18.50
Clarins Crystal Balm, $24.50
Bite Line & Define Lip Primer, $22
Shiseido Shimmering Rouge Lip Color, $25
Revlon Just Bitten Lip Stain, $9
Givenchy Lip Liner, $25
Philosophy Kiss of Hope Lip Treatment SPF 15, $16
Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter, $7.50

Face:
“Hello Flawless!” Oxygen Wow Liquid Foundation, $34
Hourglass Immaculate Liquid Powder Foundation Mattifying Oil Free, $55
NARS Bronzing Powder in Laguna, $34
bareMinerals READY Bronzer, $24
Sheer Concealer from Burberry Beauty, $40
Lancome EFFACERNES Waterproof Protective Undereye Concealer, $29.50
Dior DiorSkin Forever Flawless & Moist Extreme Wear Makeup SPF 25, $48
Revlon PhotoReady Cream Blush, $13
CoverGirl Cheekers Blush, $4
Luminous Cheek & Face Highlighter from Victoria’s Secret, $14
CG Smoothers AquaSmooth Compact Foundation, $8
Baked Mineral Bronzing Powder from Victoria’s Secret, $16
CoverGirl CG Smoothers Concealer, $5
Paul & Joe Color G in Nymph, $24

Hair/Other:
Essie Neon Nail Polish, $8/each
VS Fantasies Smoothing Body Scrub from Victoria’s Secret, $10
Maui Wowie Beach Mist from Philip B., $22
Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose from Viktor Rolf, $80
Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Dreaming in Portofino, $50
TIGI Bead Head Some Like It Hot Heat & Humidity Resistant Serum, $17
Clean & Clear Oil Absorbing Sheets, $8
Sally Hershberger Hyper Hydration Super Keratin Spray, $12.50