Summer Lovin’ Eyeshadow Look

Summer is in full swing! And sometimes you start getting stuck in a rut with your makeup routine at the end of the season. Well, fret no longer! This is such a simple summer look that will get you feeling extra sassy and extra summery for the last month of summer. With only 3 fun eyeshadow shades, you can get this easy summer lovin’ eyeshadow look!

What You Will Need for this Summer Lovin’ Eyeshadow Look

Stardust

Crush

Sabrina

Eyeshadow Brush

How to Get the Summer Eyeshadow Look

To get this easy breezy summer eyeshadow look, you will only need: Stardust, Crush, and Sabrina and the Eyeshadow Brush.

• Take Stardust and apply it to your eyelid with the smaller end of your brush. The smaller end can help you get a good amount of color right where you want it. Because of its dense side, it can apply more color directly. Make sure to get a good layer of that shimmery shade on your lid.
• Then take Crush and swipe it into your crease using the large end of your brush.
• To add a nice brightening look to your lids,  finish the look off with applying Sabrina under your brow and inner corner of your eye. That’s it!!

Watch these eyeshadow tutorials for beginners to use the same summer eyeshadow combo to create different looks:

This is such an easy way to add some color to your eyelids and make yourself look more put together. You can mix and match different looks with these three shades. If you want more drama, add more color. If you really want more drama, simply spray your Eyeshadow Brush with Stay Setting Spray and then dip your brush in your eyeshadow. This will collect more color and apply it more dramatically to your lid. It’s an easy way to get more pop of color!

To see more eyeshadow looks, head over to this viral eyeshadow look that you can recreate or this everyday natural eyeshadow look. 

Want some more summer makeup ideas? You’ll like this post on simple beach makeup that won’t rub off and summer makeup tips for long lasting looks. 

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With the warm summer months upon us, that not only means a change in seasons but a change in your look. Change is good. It brings new life to your routine, daily grind, everyday living. Summer will probably mean more late nights and lazy mornings, playing with friends, lake or beach days, backyard BBQs, getaways, and get togethers. And with all of those things, you want to look your best! Here are 5 summer makeup tips for long lasting looks that will help you look beautiful!

5 Summer Makeup Tips

• Use Sunscreen as Your Moisturizer and Primer
• Less is More!
• Wear the Right Makeup Colors
• Set Your Makeup
• Reapply Sunscreen Properly

Use Sunscreen as Your Moisturizer and Primer

With the warm summer heat and humidity, it’s best to stick with one layer instead of two or three before you put your makeup on. Sunscreen can act as a moisturizer and primer so there’s no need to use all the layers.

Here are some great sunscreen options:

Elta Md

Tula

Coola

Neutragena Clear Face

Hueguard

Supergoop (Re) Setting Spray

Paula’s Choice

Supergoop Glow Screen

Less is More!

For summer makeup, think less is more! Only wear makeup that you need to. If you have dark circles, blemishes, or hyperpigmentation, then focus on concealing those with Demi Correctors. It’s amazing how little makeup you really need to look put together.

Here’s what you need for a barely there/beach makeup look:

• Bronzer
• Demi Correctors
• Illuminator
• Lip + cheek
• Mascara

Wear the Right Makeup Colors

Wearing the right makeup shades is crucial to a great makeup look! When you wear either too light or too dark of colors, it will pull away from your skin and won’t be very flattering! Not sure what colors of makeup look best on you?? Here are a few ways to know what makeup colors to wear:

• Color Match Quiz: This is a quick way to get a general idea of what colors will look great on you. It takes just a few minutes!
• Color Match Guide: If you want to decide yourself, you can look through the Color Match Guide to see what shades you think will look great on you.
• Color Match Survey: This is a great way to get personally color matched by me! I will analyze your coloring and recommend the right products that will look the best on you.
• Pre-built Collections: Make it super easy and buy a pre-built makeup palette with colors that all look great together. Just find your shade by looking at the images and choose the closest match.

Set Your Makeup

That heat and humidity will be your enemy in the summer months! It’s key to set your makeup with either a Setting Spray or a powder. Here are some great options:

Seint Stay Setting Spray

NYX Matte Finish

Coola Setting Spray

Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray

Hydro Grip Setting Spray

All Nighter Setting Spray

Vanilla Dust Setting Powder

Coty Airspun Loose Setting Powder

Laura Mercier Translucent Powder

Makeup Forever Loose Powder

Reapply Sunscreen Properly

Sunscreen only lasts so long before you have to reapply for more protection. If you reapply lotion, it will mess up your makeup. Instead, opt for using a spray or mineral powder. It works much better and will help your makeup last all day!

Should You Wear Makeup in the Summer?

This is a matter of preference. I personally prefer to wear makeup all year round. Even just wearing mascara and lip gloss will help you look more put together than looking like you just rolled out of bed.

What is the Makeup Trend this Year for Summer?

Makeup trends are a fun way to play around with color and products. If trends scare you, just try one or two out. Here are some trends you can try:

• Blush!
• Bold lips (especially red)
• Long lashes
• Metallics
• Add shine with illuminator
• Cat eye/winged liner

Why Should You Not Wear Heavy Makeup in the Summer?

The more makeup you wear in the summer, the more greasy and oily and cakey you’ll look and feel. That heat can be brutal in those summer months so it’s best to wear less if you don’t want to be a melting mess.

Summer Eyeshadow Shades

These eyeshadow colors are all fresh and fun for a soft summery look. Simply apply just one shade or layer with multiple colors to get a great look. You can’t go wrong with any of these colors on any eye color or skin type. You’ll look beautiful and up to date for the summer season!

Lullaby

Pup

Cupcake

Bend and Snap

Mama

Crush

Bright Eyes

Valencia

Stardust

Rome

On Wednesdays

Mi Hija

Summer Blush Shades

The best way to freshen up your makeup look is to switch up your lip and cheek color. Super simple, super cheap. Do you normally stick with a safe blush shade? Why not go bold and try out a bright pink? A little goes a long way so you only have to add a bit of color to give your cheeks the perfect amount of color. Use that same color for those luscious lips of yours. And you instantly have a fresh summery look. You’re welcome.

Tropicana

Petal

Hollywood

Summer Love

Cindy

Dahlia

Bronzer

Do you want that tanned summer look, but don’t have the time to sit by the pool or want the sun exposure that comes with the look? Have no fear! With cream bronzer you are sure to look like a golden goddess this summer. And the perfect way to apply that bronzer is with the most perfect Bronzer + Blush Brush. Save by buying them as a bundle!

Hopefully those products and 5 Summer Makeup Tips for Long Lasting Looks will help you look and feel beautiful all summer long!

Here are other blogposts you might enjoy:

How to Color Match Yourself with Seint Makeup

Simple Beach Makeup that Won’t Rub Off

5 Minute Makeup for Women Over 40

Contour Tips and Tricks

Eyeshadow Tips for Hooded Eyes

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Makeup Colors for Summer You Should be Wearing

With the changing of each season, it’s a great time to switch up the colors you wear in your wardrobe and the colors you wear for your makeup. You don’t need to have a complete beauty overhaul but just need to add or switch a few things to freshen up your look. These are the makeup colors for summer you should be wearing to help you feel up to date and fresh!

Summer Lip + Cheeks

Using a lighter, brighter, or softer color on your lips and cheeks will instantly change your look! Fall and winter are great for darker and deeper colors and spring and summer are great for those lighter and brighter colors.

The great thing about this makeup is that the cream makeup can double as a lip or cheek color. You can even use it as an eyeshadow! Talk about versatility! Any of these will be perfect makeup colors for summer:

Petal
Hollywood
Frenchie
Cindy
Summer Love
Pink Grapefruit

You can shop the Lip & Cheek colors HERE.

Summer Eyeshadows

Just as with your lip and cheek colors, you want your eyeshadow colors to be lighter and brighter. Any of these colors are perfect for summer! You can shop them HERE.

Soul Mate
On Wednesdays
Tawanda
Crush
Peppa
Blondie
Unicorn
Sabrina
Rome
Stardust
As You Wish
Stay Golden
Pup
Mama
Valencia
Mi Hija

Bronzer

Bronzer can work any time of year, I use it year-round, but it’s especially great in the summer! It helps give you that sun-kissed glow without the harsh sun rays. It looks like you’ve spent the day at the beach! When you buy the Bronzer + Blush Brush with the Bella Crème Bronzer as a bundle, you save money! Shop the bundle HERE! Here are some ways you can wear bronzer:

• Apply it all over your face before you highlight & contour.
• Apply it on the highest parts of your face where the sun naturally hits (your forehead, cheeks, nose, and chin) after you highlight & contour.
• Apply a light amount of highlight to even out your skin tone and then apply some bronzer for a light makeup look.
• Scoop a pea sized amount of bronzer and a squirt of your moisturizer and mix it together in your fingers. Then apply it all over your face for a light bronzey all over look.

Invest in just a few new products so you can feel like a new woman! You don’t have to collect a ton more clutter or spend a ton of money to freshen up your look with these makeup colors for summer. Swap or add a few new colors in your custom compact and have a whole new look!

See the best makeup brushes to apply your makeup HERE!

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Have you ever gone to the pool, beach, or lake and you don’t want to go barefaced because you have some blemishes, but you don’t want to go full out on your makeup routine and wear all the things?? Yeah, me too! Here’s a barely there makeup look that you can rock near any water so you feel confident and beautiful without wearing your normal everyday makeup look. It’s simple, I promise!

What You Need for a Barely There Makeup Look

The key to getting that poolside makeup look is to go lighter than your everyday makeup look. Think “less is more.” You want to wear just the basics to achieve that no makeup, makeup look. This is what you will need:

• Protection
• Makeup
• Brushes & tools

Protection

When it comes to protection for your skin, you want a great sunscreen. You can wear sunscreen under your barely there makeup look and still look great! 

Here are some tried and true sunscreens that are great for your face and work well with makeup:

Makeup

When it comes to the makeup for a barely there look, you really don’t need a lot of product. Here is what you need for a simple beachy glow:

• Highlight (this will help you get an even skin tone)
• Bella Bronzer
• Illuminator
• Mascara
• Lip Color
• Demi Correctors

Brushes & Tools

Your makeup tools are just as important as the makeup itself! Here are some makeup brushes and tools you need for a barely there makeup look:

• Bronzer + Blush Brush
• Line Brush
• Perfector Sponge

How to Apply a Barely There Makeup Look

The first thing you want to do is protect your face! Start your look off by applying a layer of sunscreen to your beautiful face. 

The next step is covering up your blemishes and evening out your skin tone with highlight. (Not sure what shade will be best for you?? Take the Seint Color Match Quiz, Seint Makeup Survey, or look at the Seint Color Match Guide for help). Take the smaller end on your Bronzer + Blush Brush and apply a light layer of highlight on the areas of your face that need evening out. (Depending on how much makeup you want to wear, you may want to skip this step).

If you want even less makeup than highlight, then you will love Demi Correctors! The Demi Edits are perfect for concealing just the areas on your face that need to be erased. The Wide Awake edit is great for concealing those dark circles and tired eyes. The Erase Edit is great for concealing blemishes and distractions. The Rewind Edit is great for concealing dark spots and freckles. Use the Spot Brush to apply just a small amount on the places you need to conceal.

Once your skin is evened out, take the large end of your brush and apply Bella Bronzer. Apply it on the tops of your cheekbones, on your forehead, on your chin, and down your neck. This will give you a nice sun-kissed glow.

Then take your damp Perfector Sponge or a clean finger and apply some Illuminator on the top of your cheekbones and the bow of your lip to give yourself a beautiful glow. You can even apply some on your eyelids for a little shimmer.

Apply your favorite mascara to those lashes so you look more alive and feminine!

If your brows need some defining or maintaining, then take the Line Brush and brush through your brows. Then you can take Bella Bronzer and fill in and shape your brows.

Top your look off by adding some lip color. Since you want a barely there makeup look, one of these shades are perfect: Summer Love, Boardwalk, Sadie, Carousel

As a bonus, you can take that same lip color and add a little color to your cheeks!

Just take a few minutes to get yourself ready for a low key, barely there makeup look the next time you visit a pool, beach, or lake. It’s all about keeping it simple.

Here are other blog posts you might enjoy:

How to Color Match Yourself with Seint Makeup

How to Get Your Makeup to Last All Day

10 Makeup Mistakes to Avoid in Your 40s

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3 Ways to Get a Summer Golden Glow

Do you want to get a beautiful summer tan, but don’t really want to spend hours by the pool or ocean or lake getting sun damage? Here are 3 ways to get a summer golden glow without the sun exposure and harsh sun rays. Just three simple steps that you can easily implement in your beauty routine to look like a bronzed goddess.

Bronzer

Bronzer! What is bronzer? Bronzer is a makeup product with a brownish hue that is designed to give the skin a darker color. When we’re out in the sun, our skin naturally turns darker. But if you don’t want the sun exposure then you can simply apply bronzer in the right places to give you that tanned look.

You can easily apply bronzer on the areas of your face where the sun naturally hits. Focus on the forehead, nose, and cheeks. Maskcara has 2 awesome bronzer options: a powder or crème. Both are perfect for giving you that natural bronzed look. And the best way to apply the color is with the best brush around. It’s like brushing your face with fluff. It feels so so good! When you buy one of the bronzers and the B-Squared Bronzer and Blush Brush as a bundle, you save $8-10. I love a bargain! You can shop them HERE.

Illuminator

Have you heard of illuminator? It’s the best kept beauty secret! Illuminator is used to give your face a natural glow, in the right places. You don’t want to look sparkly or sweaty shiny. And illuminator is just the thing to give you the right kind of glow. You simply apply it just above your cheekbones, on the bow of your lip, and under your brows. You can learn more about illuminator HERE.

Maskcara has 3 illuminator options. All are beautiful and look great on any skin type. They will give you that perfect summer glow! You can buy the Illuminator Collection and save HERE or buy them individually HERE.

Eyeshadow

When it comes to summer makeup, you want to look light and effortless. Que eyeshadow. Here is a perfect golden glow eyeshadow look that you can easiy recreat in your home!

To get this summery golden glow look, you will need: Stay Golden, Bubba, BrightEyes, Stardust and your I Shadow Everything Brush. Simply take Stay Golden and apply it to the main part of your eyelid. Then take Bubba and apply the color into the crease of your eyelid in a windshield wiper motion. To add some dimension, take Bright Eyes and apply the darker color to the outer corner of your eyelid. Then finish the look off by applying Stardust near the brow bone and inner corner of the eye. You will be left with a beautiful golden glow that is so perfect for a light summer look!

And that’s it! That’s how you can get a summer golden glow look without having to lay by the pool and get burned. Just throw on some bronzer, illumnator, and eyeshadow and you are good to go!

Want to see a great natural eyeshadow look? Click HERE!

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     Maskcara Summer Eyeshadow Bundle

What Does the Bundle Include?

How Much Is This Bundle?

How Can You Get It?

Other Summer Deals

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Maskcara Summer Collection

Raise your hand if you want that beautiful summer glow! We do! Now raise your hand if you want the sun damage to go with it! Naw…we don’t either! But thank goodness for the Maskcara Summer Collection because it allows us to achieve that summer glow without the damaging sun rays and excessive sun exposure. Yes please! Let us introduce you to the bundle in all its glory!

What Does it Include?

This beautiful bundle comes with lots of goodies. Are you ready for it…? Here goes:

Bella Crème Bronzer– This is Maskcara’s newest addition and it’s a beauty! This crème bronzer goes on your face so smoothly for the perfect summer sun kissed tan. Simply apply it on the areas of your face where the sun naturally hits. You apply it over your blush to give your face a beautiful glow. Or you an even skip your contouring and just go for a more natural summery I-have-no-makeup-on-look (but your secret is safe with us).

Hollywood Lip & Cheek– This lip and cheek color is the lip and cheek color to have this summer! It’s the perfect shade to make you feel done up without looking done up….you know what we mean??

B Squared Bronzer & Blush Brush– You can’t have the perfect bronzer and blush and not have the perfect brush to apply it with. It’s just criminal! So this beauty is gonna be your best friend.

Stay Outside Setting Spray with SPF– After you’ve applied your makeup, don’t forget to protect that beautiful face! Simply spritz your face with this setting spray or squirt your Perfector Sponge and blend your makeup with it. Either way, don’t forget this step! It not only sets your makeup but it protects your face with SPF. Score.

How Much?

If you were to buy all of these Maskcara products individually, it would tally $93. But, if you buy them as the summer bundle, then you save $14! There’s nothing we love more than getting something we love for a discount! So, this bundle of joy is only $79. Yes please! You can buy it HERE.

Have we convinced you yet?! What are you waiting for?? This would make the perfect gift for any girl in your life, a great back-to-school add on to your shopping list, or a great pick-me-up over the LONG summer holiday with the kids home. We get it. We have 9 kids between the 2 of us and every girl needs a little pick-me-up.

Email us with any questions because we’re always here to help! Now get out there gorgeous!

There’s also an awesome Summer Eyeshadow Bundle for sale! You do not want to miss it! Read about it HERE!

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