When it comes to your summer makeup routine, the last thing you want is to feel heavy and weighed down from a pile of products. One of the best parts about Summer is getting to wear less, in both clothing and makeup. I mean seriously, there’s just nothing better than having that “natural-looking” glow while staring into a bright red sunset, right? In this blog post, I’m going to list all the best cream products to a simple summer glow!
All of the products I mention in this blog post are great for the minimal makeup look. Personally, I don’t love wearing makeup in the warm summer months. I really don’t enjoy when my face feels super heavy and sticky, so I try to avoid putting too many products on to avoid this.
If you also love that simple makeup look then you’ll love all of these products! This routine and each of these products are great for providing just enough coverage. If you have imperfections you prefer to cover, but still like to let your skin shine through then you’re in the right spot! I absolutely love letting certain imperfections and freckles shine through during the summer. These imperfections make you look more youthful (and human if we’re being completely honest).
These products will let your natural self shine through while simply highlighting all of your best features!
All the best products for a simple summer glow:
1. Nars Soft Matte Complete Concealer
In the summer, skipping out on foundation is a must for me. We all know that mixing heat with a heavy layer of foundation can just turn into a sweaty mess. So to avoid this, try spot concealing instead. In my opinion, the best type of concealer to use is one with a natural or matte finish. Especially when covering texture or active breakouts, as anything with a glossy finish will just end up highlighting the texture.
The Nars Soft Matte Complete Concealer is perfect for spots. It’s finish is as skin-like as it gets. When blended properly, its basically impossible to tell between where you placed the concealer and your actual skin. Not to mention, Nars is one of the best makeup companies when it comes to their shade range, so there’s no doubt you’ll find your perfect match. As a reference, I use the shade Macadamia.
2. Fenty Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream Bronzer
In my experience, cream bronzers are a lot more tricky to work with than powder bronzers, especially when it comes to finding a good shade. When using cream bronzers, you want the colour and finish to look as natural as possible, at least I do. So if a product is too greasy, or to dry, or too orange, it can just turn into a blotchy mess. The Fenty Beauty Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream Bronzer is the perfect coverage and finish when it comes to achieving a natural bronze. This product can also be built up for more coverage if that’s the mood you’re in. Or apply a thin layer and get a natural bronze finish that will leave people asking where you “vacation.” Just for reference, I use the shade Teddy.
3. Milk Makeup Lip + Cheek
Honestly, Milk Makeup is one of the greats when it comes to creating the best and most versatile cream products. The Lip + Cheek Stain gives you a perfect medium coverage and shine that give you the “fresh off the beach” look and feel. I will say, I have only ever purchased the mini-sized blushes and have yet to run out (or even run low) in either one. So it’s safe to say a little goes a long way. My two favourite shades are Werk and Flip, I’m wearing Werk in these photos.
4. Burts Bees Highlighter Sticks
Let’s be honest, it’s not a real Summer Skin Routine if you’re not doused in cream highlight that makes you look like you drink a gallon of water every day. However, there is a very fine line between looking falsely hydrated and looking like a strobe light. Much like the other products I’ve mentioned, the Burt’s Bees Highlighter Sticks give you the perfect natural glow that really does look like your glowing from within. Since it has such a natural finish, I find it super hard to go overboard with this product. Just place on all your high points, blend with your fingers, and you’ll have everyone asking for your skin secrets. For reference, I’m wearing the shade Golden Shimmer. This highlight stick is also featured in this blog post here!
And there you have it! The absolute best cream products for achieving a simple summer glow. The products are minimal, but the effect is just the right amount of put-together while looking as natural as you possibly can while wearing makeup. Finish off with your eyebrow routine and a shiny gloss and you’ll be good to last through the sticky summer heat!
If you try out any of these products listed above, let me know how you like them in the comments below! Just for reference, I have normal to dry skin in the summer months. I’d love to hear if you have a similar or different skin type and how these products have worked for you!
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