These Drugstore Makeup Products Are Perfect For Summer
With summer fast approaching, we’re dreaming of bronzed glam, dewy skin, and glossy lips. However, given the current climate, finding affordable options that’ll allow us to achieve our #SummerMakeupGoals is a must. From all-in-one face palettes fresh off the assembly line to bronzers that’ll sculpt all skin tones, here are five drugstore products for the ultimate summer glow up.
1. The Do-It-All Palette: Revlon X Ashley Graham Tropical Pop Kit, $26
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When Ashley Graham and Revlon dropped their new collab last month, the internet went into a frenzy. And we can totally relate – it has everything you need for a sexy, summer makeup look, as demonstrated by the supermodel herself!
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Each Tropical Pop Kit features the Post Beach Glow Eye & Face palette and a juicy Lip Highlight in the shade Island Hopping. We’ll be honest, it was the all-in-one face palette that caught our attention. Not only does it contain three matte eyeshadows and five shimmers, but a stunning highlighter, as well as a sculpting shimmer bronzer that can double up as eyeshadow for a monochromatic makeup look. We also love the bold aqua shimmer shade, which perfectly contrasts with the golden summery hues for an eye-popping look.
2. The Ultimate Summer Lip: e.l.f . The Sheer Slick Lipstick, $5
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Forget about matte lips this summer, it’s ALL about a sexy, juicy pout, and e.l.f. delivers exactly that with their new The Sheer Slick Lipstick, $5. The formula glides onto the lip with a sheer wash of color and a subtle, glossy finish, creating the illusion of a fuller lip. Available in six universally flattering shades from a tangy Grapefruit to a hot pink Jam or Jelly shade, there’s a shade for everyone. It’s also ideal for a no-makeup makeup look, which has become our go-to during lockdown.
Application tip: These sheer lipsticks can moonlight as blushers for a healthy summer glow. Simply apply the stick to the apples of your cheeks and blend outwards with your fingers or a damp makeup sponge.
3. For Sculpted Glam: Makeup Revolution The Glow Splendor Bronzers, $12
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While the beauty industry is (finally) becoming more inclusive, the drugstore aisle still has some catching up to do. Makeup Revolution is making their mark their new Glow Splendor Bronzers, $12, which has garnered glowing reviews thanks to their inclusive, wide-ranging shade collection.
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The bronzer collection has six shades in total (Light, Medium, Medium Dark, Deep, and Deep Dark), which can be used for both face and body sculpting. Plus, the glow-getting matte powders are infused with coconut and pineapple for a super summery-scent. Can we also take a moment to appreciate the ultra-luxe packaging – all for $12? Obsessed!
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4. Our Go-To Summer Foundation: Maybelline Dream Cover Foundation SPF 50, $13
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You don’t have to drop a wad of cash to find a great foundation, and Maybelline’s Dream Cover Foundation SPF 50, $13, is solid proof of that. The natural-finish lightweight foundation is designed to protect your skin with a broad-spectrum SPF 50 while simultaneously providing medium coverage. The formula is infused with skin-saving antioxidants like hydrating niacinamide and rejuvenating vitamin E. Another major bonus? It wears well throughout the day and doesn’t settle into fine lines or wrinkles – zero touch-ups needed!
Application tip: While the formula wears well, it’s not completely transfer-proof, nor does it possess any skin-perfecting qualities like minimizing pores – so try combining it with a primer and setting with a little powder, especially if you tend to get oily around your T-zone. For more application tips, check out our full review.
5. The 2020 Essential: e.l.f Jelly Pop Flush Blush, $6
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2020 is the year of blusher, and the e.l.f Jelly Pop Flush Blush, $6, is a great affordable option that comes in two universally flattering colors. The easy-to-build blush has a jelly-like texture that blends seamlessly into the skin for a healthy flush, or you can layer up the color for a more dramatic look. The formula is also infused with hydrating ingredients like watermelon, argon oil, vitamin E, and castor oil to give your skin a radiant, dewy finish – hello summer! It also smells divine!
Application tips: For a natural finish, apply the jelly formula with your fingertips, gently dabbing the product onto the apples of your cheeks. Next, dab any excess product onto the lip for a rosy, summer look.
What’s your go-to summer beauty product? Let us know in the comments below.
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