Summer Beauty Essentials

Hi everyone,
Today I have a post for you guys on essentials that may be beneficial for you in your make-up bag.
From winter to summer you're make-up routine will and must change a lot based on the temperature. So here's a pick of my personal favorite summer-friendly make-up products!

TINTED MOISTURIZER
A moustrizer with a subtle shimmer is much better for your skin in the hot humid weather than a heavy foundation. Foundation will not only clog up your pores but due to the body sweating, it will just slide off. It will then look patchy and just icky. A subtle tinted moisturizer however will keep your skin hydrated whist giving your skin a nice sheen and glow. 
My personal pick of a tinted moisturizer is the Laura Mercier Illuminating Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20. It's really light yet still moisturizing and really does give your skin an illuminating glow. It smooths out my skin and I definitely choose it over foundation in the warmer seasons. 


MATTIFYING POWDER
If you have oily/combination skin, a powder that mattifyes your skin and soaks up any oil and other nasties will be a god send to you.Choose one that will not clog your pores or make you look cakey. Concentrate more on your T-zone where you become more oily. Even if you don't have oily skin, a powder may still be a good idea as everyone gets a tad sweaty in the summertime. Just swirl a kabuki brush into the powder and sweep all over the face for a shine-free finish.


WATERPROOF MASCARA
If you're going to be by the beach or the pool this summer, a mascara that won't budge will be a must. If you can find your regular mascara in a waterproof version, even better. My pick is the Maybelline Colossal Waterproof Mascara. It isn't too expensive (around £7/£8) and is great for top and bottom lashes. It stays on and doesn't budge because of sweating or coming into contact with water.


CREME BLUSH
In the hot summer, a powder blush is more likely to flake off the skin. A creamy blush however will stay on the skin a lot longer, therefore providing more pigmented colour. Your cheeks are naturally one of the driest parts of your face, so a creme blush will keep your skin hydrated. I really recommend the Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blush. The texture is amazing and the colour is really workable and buildable.  I have the colour 'Candy Coral' which is a really pretty summery shade. I feel much more comfortable with this on my cheeks rather than a powder blush in the summer months.


TINTED LIP BALM
Lipstick is bound to melt in hot weather. So instead opt for a moisturizing lip balm, preferably with SPF in it to protect your lips against sunburn. Maybe pick one that has a hint of colour or shimmer to it, to add a little flirtiness to your look.


I hope these picks of summer products have helped you to decide what to maybe take on holiday or pack in your beach bag etc! 


Stay Glamorous,
Ella xo