Break out the BBQ, throw on some fun shades and head to the pool, girl! Summer is all about the effortless beauty routines, so I thought it would only be right to share some of my favorite glowy products.
To be honest, I usually wear less makeup in the summertime because sweat gives me that lovely natural glow lol. I have combo/oily skin, so it is tough for me to wear heavy foundations or blushes. It all just melts off, so I usually just opt for a pretty bronzer and a highlight with some mascara and powder. I keep it basic af because my skin WILL break out with too much sweat and makeup.
Here are my top picks to help you give Kim K and Bey a run for their money! Glow baby, glow!
Anastasia Beverly Hills Illuminator (So Hollywood)
Okay, so this highlighter is a bit of a splurge at $38 BUT I promise that it is worth it. The glow that this highlighter gives me is UNREAL. This was one of my gateway ABH products and I am in love with the high pigmentation and gold sheen that this gives my skin. It is definitely more of a “going out” highlighter because the glow is intense, I still like to pop it on for work every now and then to remind people what time it is.
Wet N Wild MegaGlo Highlighting Powder (Crown on My Canopy)((TBD): https://www.amazon.com/MegaGlo-Highlighting-Powder-Crown-Canopy/dp/B01N6NW88P
Now that we have our luxury product, here is a worthy drugstore dupe. Wet N Wild has really stepped up their game in the last few years and they released this beautiful highlighter a few years ago. It is a STEAL at $5 and I love how it still competes with high-end brands in terms of color pay-off and quality. It is definitely a MUST have for summer!
Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush (Dazzled)
I won’t lie to you guys, I received the next few items in my Ipsy bag and I have to say that I am impressed. The Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush is something I have wanted to try for a very long time, but I did not want to cough up the $32 on a full size. Anyways when I saw this in my Ipsy bag, I was beyond jazzed. It gives a nice light rosy flushed look. It gives me a “drinking wine in the afternoon with my girlfriends” type of glow.
IBY Radiant Glow Highlighter (24k Magic)
I honestly had never even heard of IBY, but Ipsy decided to be real sneaky and just slip this little gem into my monthly pouch. The audacity!!! Once I lightly dusted this magical highlighter on my cheeks, I was instantly transported into a gilded world of opulence and glamour. This is a pretty close dupe to the ABH So Hollywood, so I am happy to report that it is only $12! Add that to your cart, baby!
Tarte Amazonian Clay Waterproof Bronzer
Okay guys, only one more high-end product! This was another product that I received in my Ipsy bag and I was so happy with the beautiful payoff. This stuff will contour those cheekbones and have you looking like you are Naomi Campbell’s distant cousin. Sometimes I swipe it on casually, but I usually reserve it for a date night or when I just want to feel like a high-maintenance childless person. Also, I had no idea that this was WATERPROOF! Like whaaaaat? Helllooo sweatproof makeup *heart eyes*
Have you ever met a product that instantly made you look like you had 10 full nights of sleep? Me either. This bronzer/blush quad does come pretty close though! I thought I would NOT be a fun of this stuff, but I completely fell asleep with the bronzy rose color with a hint of sparkle. I was wearing it daily until I dropped it and it died a thousand deaths on my floor. I truly shed a few tears. The good news is that I found it again on Amazon and will be ordering it again shortly!
What are some of your favorite bronzers and highlighters for a stunning summer glow? Drop some below!