Summer Fun With Your Makeup

By Gemma Rimmington

It’s August, it’s sunny and we’re clinging on to every drop of summer feels we can during Covid-19.

As the weather heats up, you might want to consider changing your makeup products - cutting out some of the heavier coverage products and swapping for a beautiful fresh dewy look.  Dewy, glossy makeup is the secret to “glowing” your way through those hot, sticky days and it can look super sexy.

SPF is your BFF so this is always your first step before applying your makeup.  There are so many amazing products now to apply under your base and even spray over the top of your makeup application to top up your protection from the harmful rays!  SPF protects your skin against premature ageing as well as helping to reduce the risk of skin cancer - so it is a beauty product that needs to become part of your daily skin care routine.

Teaming up a sheer coverage - allowing those youthful freckles to peep through with a glossy lip is my absolute go-to look for this time of year and you can even add a pop of colour for a more statement look.

Bright coloured eyeshadows and eyeliners have really surged in popularity recently.  As with all trends, they come and go and blue eyeshadow has long been considered a faux-pax which belonged to the 1980s.  However, you can modernise a bright eye with a simple wash of colour, a bright eyeliner in the waterline or go full on colour if you are brimming with sass!  So don’t fear the colour - just choose how you choose to wear it for your own comfort level and rock it!

Here are some of my favourite summer makeup products to glam your way to stunning skin and the versatile eye makeup products you absolutely need to try!

DIEGO DALLA PALMA DAILY PRIMER BASE SPF50+
This primer is a great base for underneath your makeup application - offering broad spectrum protection against UVA, UBA and infrared rays.  The lightweight fluid is both illuminating (ideal for boosting radiance to the skin) and translucent in texture once applied.  It contains ylang ylang and frangipani butter which add a delicious helping of hydration to the skin.

Available from
www.lookfantastic.com
www.diegodallapalma.com
£23.50

CHARLOTTE TILBURY HOLLYWOOD FLAWLESS FILTER
If you are looking to elevate your glow, look no further… This versatile complexion booster can be used as a radiant primer or can be used as a liquid highlighter for the ultimate high gloss glow.  It provides a dreamy soft focus effect to the skin and reduces the appearance of fine lines and pores.

Available from
www.charlottetilbury.com
£34.00

NUDESTIX TINTED COVER
I love the creamy formulations in the Nudestix products and this lightweight foundation does not disappoint either.  It is hydrating, buildable and even protects skin from environmental damage which can contribute to premature skin ageing.  The ingredients are packed with anti-oxidants, anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties and help to tone and lift.  If you think this little gem couldn’t get any better, you are wrong.  It is waterproof which makes it ideal for combatting the summer sweat (or should I say “summer glow”).  Free from fragrance, gluten and parabens, cruelty-free and and vegan friendly.  What's not to love?

Available from
www.cultbeauty.co.uk
www.selfridges.com
and instore at Selfridges
£32.50

BEACHED RAYS FOR DAYS BRONZER
I absolutely love a liquid bronzer and this natural bronzing serum provides a beautiful sun kissed natural look, which you can build up to the level of intensity you want to achieve.  It is super quick and easy to use which is always a bonus and the Aussie plums used in the formulation help to protect from environmental damage and reduce the signs of ageing.  Who doesn’t want to look younger? I adore this little bottle of Aussie summer.

Available from
www.beached.com
www.beautybay.com
£21.00

STILA EYE-SPY GLITTER AND GLOW LIQUID EYE SHADOW SET
Even if you struggle with applying your own eye makeup, this is a mega quick way to add some subtle sparkle to your eyes and the only tool you need is your pinky.  A little dab on your eye lid instantly provides a pretty halo eye makeup look and they are very long wearing which is a perk on a hot day.  You can wear these alone or over the top of an eyeshadow.

Available from
www.lookfantastic.com
£29.00

KAT VON D EYE CRAYONS
If you are looking to experiment with colour, these eye crayons are amazing!  Very creamy in consistency and vibrantly pigmented, they glide effortlessly on the skin for ease.  These eye crayons can be built up to increase colour intensity and can also be worn in the waterline for added drama.  There are 3 colours in this pack - “Electric Blue”, “Bubblegum” and “Wild Orange”.  For colour lovers, these are dreamy and are 100% vegan and cruelty-free.

Available from
www.debenhams.com
www.debenhams.ie
and in select Debenhams stores
£26.00

MEMI MAKEUP HIGH SHINE LIP GLOSS IN AFTER HOURS
A nude brown gloss is the must-have staple for your makeup kit in the summer and I am loving this gorgeous colour by Mimi Makeup.  A nude brown is generally flattering for all skin tones and looks stunning with a subtle tan and freckles.  This high shine gloss has a long-lasting, non-sticky formula.  It is cruelty free and vegan friendly.

Available from
www.memimakeup.com
£10.00 (currently on sale for £5.00 so grab it quick!)