Beauty // Summer Makeup Essentials

SIMPLE OIL BALANCING MOISTURISER £4

BENEFIT THE POREFESSIONAL PRIMER £24.50

COLLECTION LASTING PERFECTION CONCEALER £4.99

SMASHBOX PHOTO READY BB CREAM £27

SEVENTEEN INSTANT GLOW BRONZER £4.59

BOBBI BROWN POWDER BLUSH IN NECTAR £19.50

MAYBELLINE BABY LIPS LIP BALM £3.99

REVLON COLOUR BURST LIP CRAYON £7.99

MAC FIX + POWDER £19.50

MAC FIX + TRAVEL SIZE £7

I bought the Smashbox Photo Ready BB Cream after seeing Carli Bybel and SMLx0 on Youtube mention it. It's oil free which is perfect for me and gives a light coverage, enough to even out my skin tone. If I have any blemishes I use a full coverage concealer underneath - obviously the infamous Collection Lasting Perfection. 

As most make up obsessed girls know, a good matte bronzer is hard to find. And since I'm now too tanned for my beloved Nars Laguna, I had to go on the hunt for a darker alternative and this Seventeen Instant Glow Bronzer fits the bill - it's totally matte and not too orange. 

 I know everyone raves about using cream make up products in the summer, but being on the oily-combination side of the skin type spectrum, in the heat of the sun they just don't work well enough for me. One of my favourite blushes is the Bourjois cream blush in no2, but I can only go a couple of hours in the sun without it melting off my face. Powder products are guaranteed to stay all day and if you like a dewier finish like me, a finishing spray will sort that out for you. I'm also usually all for the coral blushes, but since dying my ombre turquoise, the colours really don't look great. So I've drifted back to the Bobbi Brown blush in Nectar which is a dusky pink shade. 

I've also had to ditch the coral lips that I usually rock on a daily basis, which basically rules out 90% of my lip products. However, I've fallen back in love with the Revlon Colour Burst Lip Crayons as they are perfect for the summer months. They are hydrating and super low maintenance which is always good for a day at the beach or even a night out.

Finally to set everything in place, I use the Mac Fix+ Powder which I carry everywhere with me. It not only sets the BB Cream but adds a tiny but more coverage where I need it. Plus, when I'm looking oily throughout the day, a swipe of this powder and I'm good to go. I then go in with my Mac Fix+ Spray which is a summer must have. It can be used before or after applying your foundation and will improve the longevity of your make up - it's also super refreshing when it's hot outside. 

I'd love to know your summer make up essentials!

Lotsa Love.