Summer Beauty Must-Haves - Makeup Bag Essentials
As unpredictable as the British summertime can be, now the weather is getting warmer, and many of us plan to jet away on our holidays, there's never been a better time to refresh your beauty routine.
From what SPF you are using to protect from sun damage to no-effort makeup with high-impact results, we've pulled together some summer beauty must-haves in our latest mini-series, taking advantage of what offers are available from our favourite brands. Of course, all products are cruelty-free, too!
In this post, we'll cover what makeup bag essentials you need this summer, with everything from a lightweight base to a blinding glow!
No-Makeup-Makeup Beauty Buys
Whether in blazing heat or uncomfortable humidity, there’s nothing worse than a full face of makeup in the summer heat.
That’s why the no-makeup-makeup trend is perfect for the warmer months, giving you maximum results with minimum effort or product. From tinted moisturisers to sun-kissed bronzers, we’ve pulled together some must-have products this summer (and some face-friendly SPF to protect you from pesky UV rays, too).
No more melting foundation or running eye-makeup here!
If you’re a full-coverage kind of girl, don’t worry! We have a few picks for you, too, making sure your summer beat is just as beautiful but a bit more manageable in warmer weather.
Base...
Want a flawless, better-than-a-filter base? The Rimmel Multi-Tasker Better Than Filters is the perfect 3-in-1 product in your makeup bag this summer. Not only is it a skin primer, but also a glow booster and highlighter! Think your skin but with a radiant and smooth glow!
What's great about this product is that you can wear it alone or mixed with your base or foundation, making it the ideal no-makeup-makeup base! It's full of natural biopeptides and Vitamins C and E that will leave your skin nourished, too! Pick this up online and save 20%, saving £2.60 - that's only £10.39!
If you don't feel comfortable without foundation, this Fenty Beauty Eaze Drop Blurring Skin Tint is a great alternative this summer. These skin tint drops are easy to apply, blurring, and buildable - plus they can be applied with fingers or a brush, ideal for on-the-go.
Not only will you get smooth, instantly blurred skin in just a few easy drops but you're also humidity, sweat, and transfer-resistant - perfect for whatever the weather throws at you! Save £5.80 on this currently at Boots, priced at just £23.20.
Bronze...
Are you looking to get a sun-kissed glow in seconds? The Bright Light Bronzing Drops from Revolution instantly leave your skin radiant.
They are customisable, giving you the level of bronze you love while looking after your skin. You can use them alone for a deep glow, mix with foundation for a sun-kissed base, or add to moisturiser for added hydration and luminance.
Advantage Card holders can save 20% on selected Revolution products, getting these drops for only £7.99.
Enriched with hyaluronic acid to protect and hydrate skin, the Pink Honey Silky Soft Bronzing Fluid is perfect for an instant summer glow that everyone will think is natural!
The formula feels lightweight on your skin for a no-makeup feel, giving you the ultimate lightweight wear with skin-loving skincare benefits.
There are four shades available, so you can pair it perfectly with your self-tan shade or your natural complexion for a natural glow. Pick up yours for £18.00!
Blush...
Are you a fan of blush? If so, Made By Mitchell is the perfect brand for you, especially if you're looking for a pigmented pop of colour this summer. The Blursh Liquid Blush is available in a wide range of colours to complement any skin tone, so everyone can find a shade that suits them.
Its liquid-to-powder finish can be worn underneath or on top of your base makeup, featuring blurring technology to suit any skin texture or type. Get 30% off selected shades, totalling just £9.80!
The Elf Halo Glow Blush Beauty Wand is a holy grail product for good reason! The glowy liquid blush is the perfect pop of colour for summer; whether you're enjoying a picnic, a trip to the beach, or an evening of cocktails with the girls, this blush will have you glowing!
The lightweight formula is infused with squalane, treating your skin with a boost of hydration alongside instant luminosity and dimension.
Grab yours for £9.00.
Glow!
If you're looking for an instant radiance boost, the Revolution Bright Light Glow Drops are an effortless way to accentuate your high points. This summer must-have is not only the ideal way to glow your own way, but it also helps to soften, soothe, and elevate elasticity with its infusion of Squalane, Hyaluronic Acid & Grapeseed Oil.
Apply these glow drops on your cheekbones, the bridge of your nose, brow bone, or even your shoulders and collarbones to ensure your skin catches the light. Advantage Card holders can get these drops for only £7.99, as you can currently save 20% on selected Revolution products.
The Illuminator drops from ICONIC London are a must-have product this summer; even Khloe Kardashian and Jourdan Dunn have raved about them!
This concentrated liquid shimmer can be added to your primer or moisturiser or used alone for a super highlighted glow enhancer along the cheekbones or tip of your nose. We love to use a few drops of these in our moisturiser for a stunning 'soft focus' effect!
Pick up yours from Boots for only £25.60, saving £6.40 in the current premium beauty promotion!
Don't forget your SPF!
We all know how important SPF is during the summer, especially since many of us already include sun protection in our daily skincare routines. It's crucial during warmer weather to shield our skin from long-term damage caused by the sun and premature ageing, while also keeping our skin hydrated.
Our next post will delve into the best SPF buys on the market, from family favourites to cult essentials, but we couldn't help but mention this product in this post as it's ideal for when you are wearing makeup but still want to be protected.
The Garnier Ambre Solaire Sensitive Hydrating Face Sun Cream Mist helps protect your skin against lasting damage from the sun, and thanks to its mist design, it's perfect for applying over makeup!
The fresh ultra-light mist is instantly transparent on your skin and non-greasy, ideal for chucking in your bag on a day you plan to be in the sun for hours at a time. It's also SPF50 so suitable for everyone, no matter their propensity to burn!
You can currently save 1/3 on selected Ambre Solaire products at Boots, making this holy grail product only £8.67.
