Well it is somehow already the end of July! This summer is going by so fast and I am completely fine with that because fall is my absolute favorite time of year with the weather, fashion and college football, which is the only sport I can actually stand! Anyways, summer months means blisteringly hot temperatures which means changes need to be made to your makeup routines. Here are some products that I have loved during this hot month!
I recently discovered this at the beginning of July. I had heard about it through Youtube and wanted to see what all the fuss was about. I ended up being given a sample at the Origins counter at Dillards and was given enough to be able to use it every day this month and it looks like for everyday next month too! I just place this on my under eye area after washing my face in the mornings and it helps de-puff my eyes while brightening my dark under eye area. Two great qualities! I will definitely be purchasing this when I run out of my sample!
My skin has been breaking out lately and I can't seem to narrow out why. Anyways, between all of the products I am using to combat the break outs and being in the sun, my skin has gotten a tad on the dry side, which is odd for me since I'm usually an oily mess in the summer. To help moisturize my skin I have been using this in the morning mixed with my primer! I love it because it gets the job done without making me feel greasy. I also use it as a hand moisturizer when my hands feel dry from washing them all the time!
Side note: I bought the $12.00 tube and it has lasted me a good amount of time!
This. Foundation. Is. AMAZING. I had been using a matte finish foundation and I wanted something with a natural finish for the summer months but that was still full coverage. I also needed something that was long wearing for obvious reasons. I had heard about this a while back and when I came across it on sephora.com I decided to try it out. I ended up getting a sample from Dillards and before I ran out I picked up a bottle because I had to have it! The finish is wonderful, natural, not matte but not too dewy. It certainly is long wearing. You guys I wore this at Disney World all day long and it STAYED! Need I say more?
Side note: Because it is long wearing, it can be drying to your skin so I wouldn't recommend this to someone with already dry skin because I've heard it can appear patchy. Thankfully I haven't had this problem!
I always set my liquid foundation with a powder to help it last longer and combat any potential oiliness. I was using a matte finish powder and wanted something more natural (and I use that term loosely since I use so much makeup!). This sets my makeup in place, keeps me from getting oily, but still doesn't look cake so it's a win in my book!
I didn't like the way my brush before was distributing my bronzer so I was on the hunt for a new one. Little did I know I had the perfect one right in front of me! I had bought this brush off a recommendation from an employee at Sephora when I very first started to get really into makeup last July/August. I ended up using it incorrectly for a highlighter due to my misunderstanding. Then I was cleaning my brushes and rediscovered this one. It's perfect for a soft contour and just a regular bronzed look. The brush is always great quality! The hairs are soft and don't fall out when washed!
Side note: The brush is rounded on top, the picture just cut off the very top of it!
In my opinion, NARS is best known for their blush and bronzer. I had gotten a blush/bronzer duo compact a year ago and didn't think the colors lived up to the hype. Finally I made my way back to check out the other colors of blush and I fell in love with this! I typically go for a rosy color and I wanted to try something new. This is more of a peach with a slight shimmer. I am NOT a shimmer person but this is a very subtle shimmer and not disco ball-esque I promise! A great color for the summer months!
I am obsessed with this lipstick. It's a lustre so it's still moisturizing. You can wear one coat for a stained, balmy look or wear two for a more opaque look. The color goes with so many looks since it's similar to my natural lip color, just better! I wear it probably 4-5 times a week, it's my go-to lipstick that is for sure! I'm also pretty sure this will be the first lipstick that I actually run out of and will have to repurchase!
Love. This. Stuff. I've always been on the oily side to getting my makeup to last was always a challenge. That is until I found out about this product! When we went to Disney World and I wore makeup I would set my foundation with a matte powder and then spray this on top and it would last all day through the sweat and heat! I used to use the chill setting spray for oily skin and it was fine but I feel like this makes it last even longer. I've gone through two bottles already and have a back up in my drawer for my near empty third! Love it!
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