Minimum effort, maximum hold, all summer long
Bright mornings, warmer temperatures and evenings in the sun have us craving a fresh and dewy summer make-up look with two non-negotiables: quick and easy application, and long-lasting results.
This summer make-up tutorial proves you don’t have to spend a lot of time to get a glowy finish that holds up in the heat – from the lightweight foundation that gives ‘your skin but better’ to sunshine-in-a-bottle bronzer, and the primer that keeps it all in place.
Follow each step to master the look and then get it on repeat 'til autumn.
Step one: SPF, always
Come rain or shine, always start your routine with a hardworking SPF. La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVAir SPF50+ melts effortlessly into the skin without leaving a white cast, making it ideal for wearing under make-up. Plus, it contains niacinamide and hyaluronic acid to keep your skin hydrated all day long.
Step two: perfect prep
The most efficient way to keep your look in place all day? An extra grippy primer that doesn’t budge. Oil-free, The Beauty Crop Cherie Hydrating Gripping Primer is nourished with cherry extract and hyaluronic acid for serious hydration.
Step three: ace your base
The key to quick summer make-up is relying on hybrid products that can achieve multiple results in one application. This lightweight foundation and skin tint from Rimmel London is infused with antioxidants and aloe vera which – combined with a subtle dash of pigment – is guaranteed to boost glow.
Step four: find your angles
A liquid bronzer can really add depth to any summer make-up look. As always, e.l.f. deliver with Camo Liquid Bronzer & Contour, which leaves a sculpted but natural finish that lasts all day.
Step five: make yourself blush
A healthy pop of pigmented blush is mandatory for summer. Add some fresh-from-the-beach colour to your high points with No7 Pro Artist Luxe Liquid Blush – its silky-smooth liquid formula is a (speedy!) dream to blend with radiant results.
Step six: the lash effect
A healthy slick of mascara doesn’t take long to perfect with the right weight and shade. Maybelline Colossal bubble Mascara in Very Black volumises lashes without compromising on separation for a sleek – and thick – look in 30(ish) seconds. Plus, up to 24-hour wear screams long hot summer plans.
Step seven: gloss over it
Finally, a glossy but nourishing lip oil that gives ‘summer’ but never ‘sticky’. BYOMA Liptide Lip Oil is barely there in the best way: with a peptide-rich Liptide Complex; hydrating avocado; and tamanu oils for revitalising sheen without the weight.
