With pretty flowers showing their faces to the sun and the days getting longer, it’s time to lean into summer makeup looks that leave you with a beautiful glow. From advice on the best beauty products for airplane travel and pro tips on how to have a summer glow up, we’re tackling your most pressing questions.
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What Makeup Should I Bring When Traveling?
Traveling with makeup comes with its own set of nuances. There’s the issue of finding TSA-friendly sizes if you’re carrying on versus checking a bag, and in either case, there’s only so much space inside a suitcase you can dedicate to beauty products —especially when there are beach hats and all the cute shoes to pack.
To have your glowy skin makeup moment while on vacation without having to wrestle with your luggage, prioritize space-saving and multitasking products, as well as lightweight, hydrating formulas that last through sweat, sun, and humidity.
Some of our favorite products to help you glow on the go:
- Bye Bye Dark Spots Concealer + Serum instantly conceals while visibly brightening skin over time.
- CC+ Nude Glow Lightweight Foundation + Glow Serum with SPF 40 gives you a glowy makeup finish and sun protection. In fact, you’ll get the look of glowy skin instantly, and in just four weeks, this clinically tested** color-correcting foundation works to visibly brighten bare skin and improve skin texture, softness, and uneven skin tone.
- Superhero No-Tug Waterproof Eyeshadow Stick is compact and certain shades (like the pearl ivory-colored Passionate Pearl and the matte light taupe-colored Transformative Taupe) add a subtle highlight.
- Superhero Volumizing Waterproof Mascara delivers 24 hours of waterproof wear. Plus, the formula lends 20 times more volume and 41% more visible length versus your natural lashes!
- Je Ne Sais Quoi Hydrating Lip Balm Treatment keeps your lips looking plump and hydrated while delivering the prettiest sheer wash of color.
Pro Tip: When packing skincare products for travel, we recommend sticking to TSA-friendly versions of your existing go-to’s. Switching up your entire regimen for a trip is potentially a recipe for frustration if you’re unfamiliar with the products or your skin isn’t used to certain ingredients.
Can I Wear Makeup When Going to the Beach?
You can absolutely wear makeup to the beach! It’s best to stick to waterproof, long-wear products that’ll hold up whether you’re just lounging lazily on the warm sand or splashing around in those salty waves. And since you’re technically outdoors, now’s a great time to try a natural summer makeup look that fits the scene.
For instance, after slathering an SPF of 30 or more from head to toe, apply a lightweight foundation formulated with even more sunscreen, such as CC+ Nude Glow Lightweight Foundation + Glow Serum with SPF 40. This one has buildable medium coverage for a gorgeous summer glow and provides 24 hours of hydration.
From there, apply a touch of eyeshadow to your lids (or skip it if you’d like), a pop of color on your cheeks with some blush, and a few swipes of Superhero Volumizing Waterproof Mascara for gorgeous lashes. If you're aiming for a summer eye makeup look with a bit more definition, line your eyes with waterproof Superhero No-Tug Retractable Eyeliner in Brown or Silk-Taupe. Smudge it with an angled eyeliner makeup brush, such as Superhero 4-in-1 Eye-Transforming Super Shadow and Liner Brush.
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Bye Bye Pores Bronzer Powder
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Superhero No-Tug Waterproof Eyeshadow Stick
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Bye Bye Pores Blush
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What Makeup Gives You a Glow?
Want to enhance your natural glowy makeup look? Avoid matte formulas as they tend to subdue the dew factor and opt for radiant finish foundations and ultra-hydrating instead. And certain products, such as highlighters and bronzer, are made specifically to boost luminosity.
Whether you’re aiming for that classic glowy no makeup makeup look or something with a bit more drama, these five products will get you to the flawless finish line:
- Glow-Enhancing Foundation: Depending on the look you’re aiming for, pick a foundation with either a radiant finish or a dewy one. For example, CC+ Cream Illumination Full-Coverage Foundation with SPF 50+ is a full-coverage foundation infused with micronized, light-reflecting pigments for glowy skin sans glitter. CC+ Nude Glow Lightweight Foundation + Glow Serum with SPF 40 is a buildable, medium-coverage foundation with a dewy finish.
- Subtle Bronzer: Bye Bye Pores Bronzer Powder is a must-have for that glowy bronze makeup look. Just a light sweep on your temples, cheeks, nose, chin, and around your forehead is all you need.
- Highlighter: A touch of highlighter on the high points of your face will lend instant luminosity. Try Superhero No-Tug Waterproof Eyeshadow Stick in Passionate Pearl.
- Sun-Kissed Blush: Blush is often underrated, but a tiny amount can instantly make you look alive. Bye Bye Pores Blush provides sheer, buildable color while blurring the look of pores.
Pro Tip: Makeup can definitely give you that covetable glowy bronze makeup look, but don’t discount your skincare routine! Healthy, hydrated skin glows from within and serves as the perfect base for whatever makeup you apply. Get your glow on by committing to these skincare tips for beautiful-looking skin.
How Can I Make My Makeup Look Dewy and Glowy?
Along with using the best makeup products for luminous skin, there are a few tips and tricks you can whip out for a seriously impressive glowy makeup look for summer.
Try Skin Flooding
This is the process of applying skincare products to damp skin versus dry skin. Doing so helps trap moisture, which creates a plump and dewy effect. Just wash your face, gently blot dry, then go in with your favorite hydrating skincare serum and moisturizer.
Apply Skincare That Visibly Brightens
Don’t forget that one of the best ways to achieve luminous summer makeup looks is to take care of your skin. Cleanse and apply a moisturizer morning and night, and work in a treatment product that visibly brightens your complexion over time. For example, Confidence in Your Beauty Sleep Triple Antioxidant Brightening Serum is a first-to-market formula that combines both brightening and anti-aging skincare benefits in one bottle.
Refresh Throughout The Day
Keep a hydrating mist at your side to maintain your glow all day long. Your Skin But Better Setting Spray+ not only locks in your summer makeup look with flexible all-day hold, but it also helps prevent makeup from melting while soothing and revitalizing. Plus, on blazingly hot days it can feel super refreshing, so keep one at your desk and one in your purse!
Now that you know the ins and outs of creating the prettiest glowy summer makeup looks, check out our guide on the many benefits of niacinamide. It’s arguably one of the best ingredients you can add to your skin regimen if bright, luminous skin is your end goal!
**Based on expert grading after 4 weeks of use.
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Bye Bye Dark Spots Concealer + Serum
INSTANT MEDIUM COVERAGE + CLINICALLY FADES DARK SPOTS*
Superhero No-Tug Waterproof Eyeshadow Stick
IT'S YOUR SINGLE SWIPE SUPER SHADOW!
Superhero Volumizing Waterproof Mascara
24HR WEAR… IT’S LIFE-PROOF
Je Ne Sais Quoi Hydrating Lip Balm Treatment
IT TRANSFORMS YOUR LIPS!
CC+ Cream Illumination Full-Coverage Foundation with SPF 50+
IT'S YOUR #1 BEST-SELLING* FOUNDATION—WITH A TOUCH OF RADIANCE!
Bye Bye Pores Bronzer Powder
IT’S YOUR VACATION IN A COMPACT!
Bye Bye Pores Blush
IT WILL MAKE YOU BLUSH!
Confidence in Your Beauty Sleep Triple Antioxidant Brightening Serum
1 NIGHT TO GLOW. 4 WEEKS TO TRANSFORM.
CC+ Nude Glow Lightweight Foundation + Glow Serum with SPF 40
IT’S THE FIRST 90% SKINCARE CC+ FOR AN INSTANT HEALTHY GLOW + BRIGHTER SKIN IN 4 WEEKS!*
