Summer is all about wearing bright colors, especially bright lipsticks. Maybelline Color Sensation Vivids lip collection has the richest brightest colors! My favorites are Electric Orange and Fuchsia Flash. To make the color last all day and night, I'll apply a little concelor on my lips before applying the lipstick.
Nail polish! This 4 step nail system by Sephora is great! First you use the nail cleanser, base coat, super fun color of your choice, and last the shiny top coat. This at home manicure system lasts up to 2 weeks and is just as good as the salon! They have hundreds of colors to choose from too!
Don't forget the deodorant, another must have for summer. Degree is my favorite because it lasts all day long!
My #1 secret to smooth skin is my cleanser. I live by this product!! I've used this Cetaphil face wash for over 6 years now. It is amazing!! It removes all the dirt in your pores, delicate on the skin, and fragrance free.
Face lotion and under eye cream is a must no matter what (seriously, no matter what!). Estée Lauder Advanced Time Zone collection is great! Ladies, studies show that you should start to use preventative skin care in your 20's to reduce wrinkles later in life. Yes, I know, it's so sad. Make sure you get the correct kind for your type skin (if you have oily skin, get oil free).
Sunscreen is the #1 essential for summer. No body wants wrinkles! The best thing you can do for your face is keeping in out of the sun. I have really oily skin and I've tried a ton of sunscreens. Instead of wearing sunscreen, face lotion, and foundation this Shiseido BB cream does all three! It has great coverage and doesn't make your face look greasy.
Primer makes a difference when you wear foundation! This NYX Shine Killer Primer is perfect for the Summer! It removes and prevents your skin from looking shiny. It also feels really good on the skin!
For the nights when I go all out, I love the MAC Studio Fix Foundation. It has full coverage and last all night! It leaves you looking like you have perfect skin. I also mix this with my face lotion if I want a thinner application. I apply this with my kabuki brush for an even layer all around.
Throughout the day everyone needs a little touch up. Powder is great to help reduce the oily look and this MAC Studio Fix Powder Plus is perfect for that. It mattefiys your skin
Under eye concealer is perfect for those days you're exhausted from partying all night or just working non-stop. This NYX Concealer does wonders! It covers discoloration and under eye bags. I also use this as a base for my eyelids before applying eyeshadow. I add Maybelline Instant Age Rewind concealer when I do a full face makeup as a highlight under the eyes. It's amazing!
Bronzer gives that extra glow that we all need a little bit of. This Nars Bronzing Powder works like magic, literally! It gives the perfect amount of shine and leaves your skin looking perfectly sun kissed.
Contouring is a simple yet effective way of defining angles with makeup. BH Cosmetics Contour and Blush Palette has the perfect 6 color palette for highlight, contour, and blush and it's only $14! The colors are very pigmented (a little goes a long way). It's perfect for brown girls like myself because the colors are dark enough to see the contouring.
Summer is the perfect time to play with fun eye makeup looks. I love this BH Cosmetics 120 Eyeshadow Palette. There is literally every color imaginable! The colors are vibrant and it's super affordable! I use the NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in the color Milk (listed below) as a base to brighten up colors too.
My makeup look is never complete without my liquid eyeliner. My go to liquid eyeliner is NYC Liquid Eyeliner. I've tried expensive brands but this one is just as good if not better! I can't live without this product!
The secret to making your eyes look bigger is applying white eyeliner on the bottom. It really works! My favorite is the NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in the color Milk. This product also works great as a primer on the eyelids to make eyeshadow brighter!
Mascara makes the difference. This Estée Lauder Sumptuous Mascara is amazing! It thickens and lengthens lashes. It looks like you have falsys on. It also doesn't clump like a lot of other mascaras. Tip: use mascara on your eyebrows to define and make them look fuller.
I can't live without my chapstick! I've used Burt's Bees for over 8 years now and LOVE it! They prevent and cure chapped lips and protect them from the sun. Yes, lips can get sunburned too (trust me, it really hurts). I keep one in every purse I own.
Summer is all about wearing bright colors, especially bright lipsticks. Maybelline Color Sensation Vivids lip collection has the richest brightest colors! My favorites are Electric Orange and Fuchsia Flash. To make the color last all day and night, I'll apply a little concelor on my lips before applying the lipstick.
Nail polish! This 4 step nail system by Sephora is great! First you use the nail cleanser, base coat, super fun color of your choice, and last the shiny top coat. This at home manicure system lasts up to 2 weeks and is just as good as the salon! They have hundreds of colors to choose from too!
Don't forget the deodorant, another must have for summer. Degree is my favorite because it lasts all day long!
