Top 10 Summer Beauty Products

Hi! Deep in the heart of Texas, the weather has changed from warm to steaming. Because of this, I've swapped my heavier winter makeup for some lighter and brighter makeup. I've collected my favorite finds for summer in regards to makeup. So, without further ado, here are my top ten summer beauty products!

Number One: Simple Protecting Light Moisturizer

This Simple sunscreen is simply amazing! In the past, other sunscreens I tried have caused me some crazy breakouts and made me quite oily. I've been using this sunscreen for a few months and have been nothing but happy with it. I use this sunscreen every day before I put on any foundation. I think of it as a clean slate that also protects my face from the sun.





Number Two: Urban Decay Naked Skin

This foundation is easily blend-able, easily build-able, and easily my favorite summer foundation. I use the color 4.0 and while trying to find my match in Sephora, I noticed that the ".0" colors lean more to the warmer side, and the ".5" colors are more cool and pink-toned. This foundation makes your skin look perfectly "Naked" and can be easily applied with my next summer favorite.




Number 3: Beauty Blender

You can tell from the picture that my Beauty Blender has definitely seen better days. Nonetheless, it still compliments any foundation and/or concealer by giving any face a flawless airbrushed look. Take my word for it, this tiny pink sponge will change your life. If you want your foundation and concealer to look amazing, simply wet your Blender and blend away!





Number 4: Urban Decay Naked Flushed palette

This face palette includes a bronzer, blush, and highlighter. It is the perfect little palette to bring along on vacation because it has three products in one rectangle. Even when you aren't on vacation, this palette will give your face a sun kissed glow and pretty rosy cheeks.








Number 5: Urban Decay Eye Shadow Primer Potion

Can you tell I love Urban Decay? Even in the hottest, most humid days of the year, this primer has your back (and your eyelids). This primer can stand alone and give your makeup a subtle shimmer, or it can act as the fearless base in any eye shadow look. My favorite way to use it is with my favorite Stila eyeshadow, Kitten.






Number 6: Stila Eye Shadow in Kitten

I'm pretty sure this is the first serious eye shadow color I ever bought. I remember I was about 12 and I saw this color while at the mall with my friends. You know this eye shadow is amazing when I've stuck with it even after middle school. Anyways, I especially love this color for the summer because it pairs perfectly with any bright lip color. I usually just wear this shadow with my Primer Potion, but it also works as a highlighter and with any other eye shadows.



Number 7: L'Oreal Voluminous Extra Volume Collagen Waterproof Mascara

Mascara is hands down my favorite makeup product. I am very particular about what goes on my lashes and I want mascara on my eyelashes every waking moment, including when I'm around water. This mascara is easy to apply and not too bad to remove (it is water proof, though, so it includes some hassle). The wand separates my lashes nicely and  makes them stand out.





Number 8: Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Couture Lipstick in Le Orange

As much as I love pink, I adore the color orange. This YSL lip color is so pretty and so easy to apply. Honestly, everything about this product is perfect. When I swipe this color on my lips, I'm pretty positive the sun shines a little bit brighter. I am in love with this formula. It is creamy and gives your lips the perfect amount of shine. Applying Le Orange always makes me want to le dance!




Number 9: Sparitual Nail Lacquer in Dreamsicle

In the past few weeks and even in the spring months, I can't stop myself from wearing pink and nude nail polish. Now that it's officially summer, I've started wearing brighter and bolder pinks. This is by far my absolute favorite summer polish. It is the perfect amount of neon and I can't complain that it makes me look more tan.





Number 10: Zara Black Perfume

Sadly, this perfume can only be purchased in Zara stores. But, if you are ever in a Zara store, especially this summer, definitely pick this guy up.  It's only ten dollars and it smells amazing. I like to wear body sprays in the summer instead of perfumes, but this perfume is the best of both worlds. It smells like a high end perfume, but it is light like a body spray.

Have a great day!

Emily