Summer Skin: Tips and Tricks for the Glowiest You Yet
Dewy, fresh, and luminous skin has dominated our Instagram feeds for a while now and the trend shows no signs of stopping for the summer months.
Warning: you won’t be able to resist using this beauty advice year-round. Here’s how to get the glow without the risk of extra sweat:
Hello SPF!
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Sunscreen is a must all year round, but the importance increases tenfold in the summer when your days are spent lounging by the pool, making you susceptible to damaging UV rays and sunburn. It may not seem like the most interesting skincare product ever, especially with the downsides of a white cast and a dull, matte finish, but luckily the Pacifica Beauty Sea & C Sheer Face Serum SPF 55 will leave you protected and dewy. It's clear gel formula, along with the added bonus of a light citrus scent and aloe vera, protects from the sun while supporting skin health.
Blush Bound
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Nothing is more reminiscent of an endless summer vacation than a tropical tangerine tint to the cheeks. Pro tip: stipple an orange cream blush on the apples of your cheeks for a sun-kissed appearance without the burn. Achieve this dewy, plump cheek with the Tower 28 Beach Please Luminous Tinted Balm in shade Golden Hour for a sheer, sunset inspired glow that’ll last through any pool party. To add a little monochromatic magic, dab this cream blush on the lips.
Brighten Like the Sun
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The slipping and sliding of foundation in the summer could totally dampen your warm, sunny day. Go foundation-free with the utmost confidence in your skin with the Versed Weekend Glow Daily Brightening Solution, a toner delivering an end to hyperpigmentation thanks to lingering post-acne marks. Swipe this exfoliant-packed toner across your skin with a cotton pad daily to fade dark spots and tighten pores. Clear, carefree skin has never been such a breeze.
Bronze to the Beach
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Bring the sunshine to your skin with a brush stroke of cream bronzer that won’t leave behind the dew the way a powder bronzer would. Easy to blend with a finger, the Fenty Beauty Cream Bronzers define cheekbones and add a hint of tan in a variety of shades from fair to deep dark, all while melting seamlessly into the skin for a glow you won’t be able to get enough of.
Glow Balm
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The fuss of reapplying a matte lipstick during the heat of summer isn’t usually on your mind, especially when you could be bathing in the sunlight with a good book instead. But that doesn’t mean you want your lips to go completely bare! Combine the comfort of a balm, the shine of a gloss, and the pigment of a sheer lipstick with the Revlon Melting Glass Shine Lipsticks. Hydrating with just a touch of color, the shade Nude Illuminator plumps and softens lips for a natural, rosy look. The dewy lips of your dreams are just a swipe away.