The summer beauty lineup: my favorite products - Episode 4
As we look ahead to the sun-drenched days of summer, it's the perfect time to refresh our beauty routines. In this latest podcast episode, I'm thrilled to dive into the products I've been loving lately that are perfect for the summer months. It feels like ages since our last in-depth beauty chat, so this episode is all about getting specific with my top picks.
From skincare and makeup must haves and hair heroes, I’m walking through all the essentials I’m using to look and feel my best this season whether I’m lounging by the pool or enjoying a summer soirée.
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In this episode:
Summer Beauty Essentials: Skincare, Makeup, and Hair Must-Haves
As the sun shines brighter, it's time to update our beauty routines. Here's a curated list of my current favorite summer beauty products that actually work and will keep your skin glowing, makeup fresh, and hair fabulous.
Skincare
Sunscreen
For a versatile option that works under makeup or as a skin tint, try Supergoop! Glow Screen
Versed Guards Up mineral sunscreen is another great choice.
For body sunscreen, Paula’s Choice in the purple tube is non-greasy and perfect for summer.
Hydrating Serums
I’ve used the Skinceuticals B5 serum before and the Peach & Lily Glass Skin serum is one I’ve seen fellow beauty content creators using it but need to try it myself
Moisturizer
It Cosmetics Confidence in a Cream is a favorite. There's also a gel cream version for oily skin and a night cream version.
Cooling Eye Balm
Tula’s eye balm and Paula’s Choice C5 eye cream are perfect for refreshing your under eye area.
Ice Roller
Grab an ice roller from Amazon to de-puff and cool your skin.
Eye Masks in a Jar
Keep them in the fridge for extra cooling—try Image eye masks, which come with tweezers, or options from Pixi and Florence by Mills.
AntiFriction Stick
Megababe Thigh Rescue is a lifesaver for preventing thigh chafing.
Lip Care
Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask in original berry keeps lips soft and hydrated.
Makeup
Moisturizer with SPF
Image Daily Prevention Moisturizer SPF 30 is a new one I’ve been testing for summer skin prep.
Long-Wearing Primer
Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer ensures your makeup stays put all day.
Skin Tint
Fenty Eaze Drop Skin Tint or Covergirl Simply Ageless Skin Perfector Essence are lightweight and perfect for summer.
Creamy Concealer
Tower28 and It Cosmetics offer excellent buildable and blendable concealers.
Beauty Sponge
Both Beauty Blender and RealTechniques sponges provide flawless application.
Contour
The Makeup by Mario contour stick is a must have for defining features.
Blush and Illuminator
Wander On-The-Glow Blush and Illuminator Stick in Petal Pink/Nude Glow is convenient and pretty.
Rare Beauty Powder Blush in shade Cheer adds a nice shimmery flush.
Clear Brow Gel
CoverGirl Clean Fresh Brow Gel and Milk Makeup Kush Clear Brow Lamination Gel keep brows in place.
Eyeshadow Sticks
The Covergirl eyeshadow stick in Ballerina Blush and Julep Eyeshadow 101 in Rose Shimmer are perfect for quick, easy looks.
Eyeliner
Lancôme Ultra Precise Liner in Matte Syrup Brown offers a beautiful color but might dry out quickly.
Mascara
Benefit Roller Lash for lengthening and Milk Makeup Kush Mascara for volume. Both are available in mini sizes if you want to test them out.
Setting Powder
Bobbi Brown pressed powder and Kosas Cloud Set are great. One/Size by Patrick Starr’s loose powder is also worth trying and comes in three shades.
Setting Spray
Pixi Vitamin Wakeup Mist is great for finishing makeup and dampening brushes for application and so is the Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Setting Spray.
Lip Products
Naturium PhytoGlow Lip Balm in petal and Covergirl Clean Fresh Yummy Gloss in Twilight Beam are perfect for a summer pout.
Hard Candy Glosstopia Lip Gloss in Pink Paradise is another fun option.
Hair
amika Products
Mirrorball Shampoo and Conditioner leave hair shiny and healthy.
Smooth Over Frizz Fighting Treatment Mask works in just one minute.
Hydro Rush Hair Mask is super thick and works wonders in five minutes.
Affordable Shampoo and Conditioner
V&Co, infused with peptides, is a new affordable hair brand at Walmart and Target. Perfect for various hair types, its shampoo and conditioners stimulate hair follicles and promote growth.
Hairspray
Tresemme Extra Hold Hairspray keeps styles in place without stiffness.
Wax Stick
Tigi Bedhead Wax Stick is great for taming flyaways.
Hair Dryer Brush
L’ange Hair Dryer Brush simplifies styling and adds volume.
Shine Spray
Davines This is a Shine Spray gives your hair a beautiful, healthy sheen.
Mini Elastics
Mini elastics from Amazon are perfect for creating summer braids and updos.
Summary
Summer beauty is all about doing more with less, so think about the top products you want to keep in your rotation to make packing for road trips or other summer adventures a breeze. Let’s have our glowiest summer yet.
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