The Best Summer Makeup Must-Haves

If you're someone who wears makeup often, you probably already know that changes in season cause changes in your makeup bag.

Sure, there's your usual switching to a slightly darker shade of foundation since you're getting a bit more sun these days, but there are also a few other items you may want to think about adding to your routine this summer. With so many new launches happening lately, we've decided to put together a list of the best summer makeup must-haves that are worth melting over (but that won't melt off your face in the ridiculous heat).

This Smudge-Proof Gel Eyeliner: $20

We all love a good cat eye or well-lined inner corner, but keeping your well-crafted look going all day long during summer can be almost as difficult as perfecting your winged technique in the first place. Thankfully, Bakeup has saved us (or at least our favorite eye makeup looks) this summer with their truly amazing and affordable Define Me gel eyeliner. Waterproof and smudgeproof, this eyeliner lasts all day even when you're sweating in the summer sun, yet still comes off easily at night with a good wash.

(via Bakeup Beauty)

 

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This Skin-Loving Full-Coverage Foundation With Extra SPF: $47

If you thought that you had to retire your usual full-coverage foundation during summer for something that won't cake up or crack in the heat, think again. Beloved brand IT Cosmetics has done it again with their CC+ cream full-coverage foundation with SPF 50+, which really just ticks all our boxes and then some in terms of perfect summer makeup must-haves. Packed with good-for-your-skin ingredients like hyaluronic acid and vitamin E, this foundation also comes in an incredibly wide range of shades to suit everyone. Oh, and did we mention it includes the extra bonus of some serious SPF for some much-needed protection for all your summer fun in the sun? Yeah, it's a winner across the board and a must for your makeup bag.

(via IT Cosmetics)

 

These Silky Smooth Bronzing Sticks: $26

tarte has done it yet again with their new Maneater silk stick bronzers, which come in a range of shades to keep everyone glowing all summer long—no beach vacay required. Just glide it directly onto your cheekbones, forehead and jawline for an ultra-easy contour or swipe it anywhere you like for an extra sun-kissed bronzing. It really is "summer in a stick" after all (pro tip: pick up a blush stick while you're at it for an extra pop of color on your cheeks).

(via tarte cosmetics)

 

This Perfectly Pore-Refining Primer: $48

Dr. Brandt's pore-refining primer has created such a splash with makeup artists and makeup lovers alike, and we think you'll see why when you add it to your own routine this summer. The lightweight, velvety formula doesn't feel heavy on your face, and it even features oil-absorbing ingredients to help with shininess and all your other summer skin woes. Even if you're the type to forgo foundation entirely over summer, this base can be worn entirely on its own for a flawless finish.

(via Dr. Brandt)

 

These Non-Sticky Plumping Gloss Sticks: $24

We all love the boost of confidence and shine we get from our favorite lip-plumping glosses, but we don't love the way they add extra weight and stickiness—especially during summer. Thankfully, you don't need to surrender your plumping prowess over summer, as MAC has whipped up a glossy tinted balm that's lightweight, nourishing and 100% non-sticky. Oh, and it also comes in some super fun and skin tone-flattering shades to suit all your summer looks, so you might want to pick up more than one just for fun.

(via MAC Cosmetics)

 

Also read about: Our Favorite Lip Plumping Products for Summer 2023

 

This Viral Mascara Made Summer-Proof: $13

L'Oreal's Telescopic mascara has been making waves since it first arrived at drugstores everywhere, but now you can make a splash just as big—while wearing it—with this waterproof version. We normally don't find ourselves loving waterproof formulas, even of beloved products, but this one has us falling in love all over again with its lash-lengthening power that provides the perfect level of definition. So, whether you're hitting the pool, the beach or even just the gym this summer, now you won't have to give up the makeup look you love for fear of it coming off when you're splashed or sweating.

(via Ulta)

 

Of course, no sunny day look would be complete without a great SPF. Protect yourself this summer by purchasing some of the products you'll actually want to wear when you click HERE for our top picks.