Summer essentials ☀️ no makeup,makeup?

the fact that yesterday the heat index was 116 degrees where I live means that any amount of makeup will immediately melt off.

So, what do you do when you want to look good but you can’t wear makeup? This is literally a no makeup , makeup look. I’m only using two actual makeup products in both the first and second pics!

Here is the formula for the look above:

1. Clear skin

I have always had a battle with my skin. I have very oily skin and sweating in the summer sun really just makes it worst! So what do I use to combat oil, acne, and skin texture/tone?

- acne face wash for oily skin (I actually switch between panoxyl face wash and just plain anti-bacteria soap)

- toner (the ordinary is the mvp of skincare brands, I love their glycolic acid toner) I use this in the morning and swap with a retinol all night (do not use both at the same time! You can really irritate your skin)

- the ordinary peeling solution, THIS, I mean THIS is the reason I have clear even toned skin. I never realize how much this truly helps my skin until I stop using it and then I wonder why my skin goes to shit.

I always use this at night as a face mask for about 10 minutes. I use this mask twice a week, keeps my skin so clear and pretty it also helps get rid of any texture/stubborn bumps.

2. Snatch that face

De-puffing you face is sooooo important. Who needs contour when you can naturally show the beautiful contour of your own face.?

We retain so much fluid in our face, it’s actually crazy the difference this makes.

I use a mix between gua sha, my nuface dupe, and lymphatic massage in the mornings to really get rid of the fluid retention in my face and get looking snatched!

3. Face sunscreen

Ok, so I use this anti aging hand sunscreen (Gold bond anti aging spf 20 hand cream) as my face and neck sunscreen. I really don’t know why there aren’t more face sunscreens with anti-aging products because duh we need that! It’s a 2 in 1! Also I love how it gives my skin that glass skin effect while protecting it from the harsh UV rays! I tried a lot of face sunscreens and this is probably my favorite (laughing at the fact it’s not even made for the face) i am very acne prone and have sensitive oily skin. This doesn’t clog my pores or make me breakout.

4. Full pouty lips

Exfoliate those bad boys! There is nothing that makes your lips look smaller than they actually are than dry crusty lips. My lips are so prone to getting dry and cracked. I have naturally medium size lips but they look so small if I don’t keep them hydrated. Every morning I exfoliate my lips with a toothbrush and a little aquaphor after that I will slather my lips in aquaphor with spf in it. Regular aquaphor can actually make your lips burn faster in the sun, so Protect those bad boys and use the one with SPF! I reapply this chapstick quite often throughout the day to keep them hydrated and healthy.

5. Brow gel & waterproof mascara

These are the only two makeup products I use in this look! Idk what it is but as long as my lashes and brows look good I’m feeling good!

- 24 hr benefit brow gel

My favorite brow gel ever! This stuff is like super glue for your eyebrows. My brows literally stay in place until I wash my face at night, I never have to worry about how my brows look when I use this product.

- L’Oréal voluminous waterproof fiber mascara

During the summer, it HAS to be waterproof! If not, regular mascara in this heat immediately melts off and created raccoon eyes. It’s not cute, so to combat that waterproof is a must! It stays in place all day, I love this fiber formula because 1. It makes your lashes hella long and 2. My eyes are sensitive and this formula doesn’t make my eyes water 💦

6. A good Tan

Last but not least, for us paler skin girls a good tan can go a long way! A tan can really cover and blur any skin imperfections I mean also it’s summer we love a good summer sun kissed skin. Wether it’s a real tan or some lovely face tanning drops, a nice tan color can act as a foundation without using foundation. If you already have darker skin, you’re lucky babe and don’t need this step, yay!

7. Keep hydrated

This is just an all around health tip, make sure to stay hydrated and drink lots of water and electrolytes! Hydration looks good on everyone and you will definitely see in your skin if you are dehydrated also it’s summer it’s 100 degrees out, no one has time for a heat stoke! Stay healthy stay hydrated!

So here’s all my tips for the no makeup “makeup” Hope this helps anyone fighting the hot and sweat!

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