In the summer, I like to wear minimal makeup. Whether I’m hanging out by the pool, out running errands, spending the day with friends or family, I like to keep my makeup routine quick and easy. And I like my finished look to seem effortless. Keep reading to see my summer makeup routine. 

I’ve been one to wear a lot of makeup. But no matter what, I always need a little mascara (or eyeliner) and some type of lip balm, lipstick or lipgloss. So my makeup routine for the summer consists of just about those “necessities.” Somedays I will wear foundation and other days, I’ll just wear tinted moisturizer. And when I’m feeling lazy (which is almost every day in the summer), I don’t wear any foundation or moisturizer. But here is a list of the five items I use every day in the summer.

1. LashBlast Volume Blasting Waterproof Mascara (in very black)

2. e.l.f. Essential Beauty Book Eye Set (in Neutral)


3. e.l.f. Essential Eyelid Primer (in sheer)

4. Maybelline’s Eye Studio Master Drama Cream Pencil (in very black)

5. Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment SPF 15

Wearing minimal makeup is great for summertime because it means that I don’t have to worry about my makeup melting off my skin. I used to wear foundation in the summer, but this year I decided not to. I’m so much more confident about my skin now, mainly because it looks fresh and not cakey. I naturally have oily skin so laying off on the foundation has been great for me. Playing up my eyes and adding a little color to my lips really gives me the au natural look I’m going for.

What makeup do you wear in the summer?

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