Summer has finally reached the UK and for once not skipped Scotland. That's right I finally have a reason to wear last year's shorts and inject a little colour into my wardrobe if even just for a long weekend. A lot like clothing, I do believe in a few seasonal makeup changes to cater to the sudden upset in temperature.
I wasn't quite blessed with perfect skin but the last thing I want to do once the sun is shinning is reach for heavy base products, the trick is to get clever with how you both apply and layer beauty items of this nature. I'm sure most people wouldn't dream of combining tinted moisturiser and primer but by doing so you get a much needed hit of moisture, a little coverage and thanks to the primer something that will not wilt in balmy conditions.
At the moment I have switched to Clarins Hydra Quench Tinted Moisturiser (£30) - extremely comfortable, as the name suggests loaded with additional hydration and it builds beautifully wherever you need it to, complete with a gorgeous glow. It also boasts an SPF 15 which in my opinion is better than nothing. My chosen primer? It could only be Ole Henriksen Banana Bright Primer (£28)- yes the fruity scent couldn't be more perfect for the season but the colour corrective yellow tone, instantly reduced any signs of fatigue, adds a hint of radiance and of course locks make-up firmly in place. Yes you need this.
I tend to adhere to the "less is more" mantra as far as Summer make-up is involved; I like to keep everything lightweight and comfortable, as such I do seek out items that serve more than one purpose and curbing my need for both highlighter and blush is Sleek Highlighting Elixir in She Got it Glow (£6.99). Not only is this dinky little bottle a complete snip at just (and a more than decent dupe for NARS Orgasm Liquid Blush) but it provides both a healthy dose of colour and glow to boot. I'm struggling to think of a more Summer-ready product!
Nothing screams summer quite like a hint of neon be it a slick of colour on your nails, a bright but cool bikini or in this instance one of the newest launches from Fenty Beauty - Baeside (£27), three vivid liquid liners that just beg to be worn creatively. If Rihanna says coral liner is a vibe this Summer, who am I to argue and frankly the slightly orange based tone does make my eyes look bluer so it is an instant hit in my book. The great thing about the Fenty Baeside Trio (colours aside) is that the formula is essentially fool-proof, it glides on with ease, stays put and doesn't flake. I can imagine that the right neon tones of Baeside would beautifully compliment glitter makeup for any late night occasions?
Personally (and it is always a choice) I like to hone in one facial feature and then keep the rest of my make-up muted, to really let it pop and as it would be a crying shame to not let the neon liner do all the talking, this summer I will be mostly sporting a nude lip. If you haven't tried E.L.F Matte Lip Colour in Natural (£4.50), what have you been doing with your life. I'm kidding of course but this cheap but cheerful lip colour is the most perfect shade of nude that compliments most skin tones without washing out the complexion. Despite being matte it is creamy, easy to apply, doesn't dry out the lips and thanks to it's long wearing nature, can double up as a pretty cream blush or even eyeshadow too.
There's so many great new and of course iconic summer scents available at Boots at the moment so I'll leave your perfume selection up to you!
At the moment I have switched to Clarins Hydra Quench Tinted Moisturiser (£30) - extremely comfortable, as the name suggests loaded with additional hydration and it builds beautifully wherever you need it to, complete with a gorgeous glow. It also boasts an SPF 15 which in my opinion is better than nothing. My chosen primer? It could only be Ole Henriksen Banana Bright Primer (£28)- yes the fruity scent couldn't be more perfect for the season but the colour corrective yellow tone, instantly reduced any signs of fatigue, adds a hint of radiance and of course locks make-up firmly in place. Yes you need this.
I tend to adhere to the "less is more" mantra as far as Summer make-up is involved; I like to keep everything lightweight and comfortable, as such I do seek out items that serve more than one purpose and curbing my need for both highlighter and blush is Sleek Highlighting Elixir in She Got it Glow (£6.99). Not only is this dinky little bottle a complete snip at just (and a more than decent dupe for NARS Orgasm Liquid Blush) but it provides both a healthy dose of colour and glow to boot. I'm struggling to think of a more Summer-ready product!
Nothing screams summer quite like a hint of neon be it a slick of colour on your nails, a bright but cool bikini or in this instance one of the newest launches from Fenty Beauty - Baeside (£27), three vivid liquid liners that just beg to be worn creatively. If Rihanna says coral liner is a vibe this Summer, who am I to argue and frankly the slightly orange based tone does make my eyes look bluer so it is an instant hit in my book. The great thing about the Fenty Baeside Trio (colours aside) is that the formula is essentially fool-proof, it glides on with ease, stays put and doesn't flake. I can imagine that the right neon tones of Baeside would beautifully compliment glitter makeup for any late night occasions?
Personally (and it is always a choice) I like to hone in one facial feature and then keep the rest of my make-up muted, to really let it pop and as it would be a crying shame to not let the neon liner do all the talking, this summer I will be mostly sporting a nude lip. If you haven't tried E.L.F Matte Lip Colour in Natural (£4.50), what have you been doing with your life. I'm kidding of course but this cheap but cheerful lip colour is the most perfect shade of nude that compliments most skin tones without washing out the complexion. Despite being matte it is creamy, easy to apply, doesn't dry out the lips and thanks to it's long wearing nature, can double up as a pretty cream blush or even eyeshadow too.
There's so many great new and of course iconic summer scents available at Boots at the moment so I'll leave your perfume selection up to you!
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