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13 Summer Makeup Updates You Need Right Now

The best makeup products for looking effortlessly fresh all summer long
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A Primer for a Mermaid Glow
When you're hitting festivals and summer barbeques, you want to look as dewy and fresh as possible. But that doesn't mean you need to toss your primer. This additional makeup layer will help your foundation really adhere to your skin, even when confronted with heat and sweat.

Out: Skindinavia The Makeup Primer Spray, $35, gives a nice base for your foundation.

In: Skindinavia The Makeup Primer Spray Oil Control, $35. The light, hydrating mist gives this primer a cooling sensation, perfect for muggy mornings. The formula controls oil, so you'll look radiant, not greasy. Makeup clings to this base like none other, giving you a flawless complexion all day long.



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Colorful Lips All Day
Summer begs for adventure, and it's a great time to experiment with bold, vibrant makeup too. Swap out your sheer, "wash of tint" lip color for hues that really make a statement in a formula that will stick to your lips from sunup to sundown.

Out: Clinique Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm, $17, is in handbags all over because of its easy-to-apply, sheer, hydrating tint.

In: Clinique Pop Lip Color + Primer, $18, gives the punchy color you've come to love from Clinique, with a cherry on top: They won't bleed or budge in the heat . The bright shades last up to eight hours because of the added primer, but keep your lips soft and kissable (after all, you never know when that summer fling will come along). Melon Pop is an especially gorgeous peachy shade.



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SPF and Radiant Skin in One
When we're talking more hours of daylight, the sun is definitely our friend. But when it comes to skin-damaging rays, the more SPF, the better. That's why you'll want to find a summer foundation that not only resists caking and oiliness, but also offers protection from the big bad spiky ball in the sky.

Out: Dior DiorSkin AirFlash, $62, which gives skin a youthful glow. It doesn't contain a SPF, however, which is crucial in a summer foundation. The lightweight, slippery formula can also melt down on hot days.

In: Dior DiorSkin Nude BB Creme, $45, is a worthy alternative with lots of added benefits. The formula feels like air and fights oiliness. To boot, it's got SPF, so you don't have to slather it over another layer of sunscreen. The sleek tube makes it purse- and beach bag-friendly, so it can travel with you.



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A Beach-Proof Mani
Sand and surf can be deadly to a fresh manicure. Beef up your normal polish routine with a gel formula for added lasting power. While you're at it, replace your fall-like burgundy and navy shades with bright, neon-spiked tones that pop against a tan.

Out: Essie Nail Polish in Bordeaux, $8.50, is sexy winter shade, but the warmer, brighter months call for more vivid colors.

In: Essie Gel Polish in Chili Pepper, $14.95, captures the lighthearted fun of summer in an eye-catching red-pink shade. To sweeten the deal, the formula has a UV color shield and a gel-like finish that's a formidable match for a day at the shore.



Between the surf, sun, sweat and heat, summer poses some interesting challenges to your makeup. And because you probably don't want to feel like your makeup is sliding down your face or look too done up for the beach, the key to feeling your best this season is keeping your formulas simple and light.

That�s why it's essential to pare down your beauty routine, says celebrity makeup artist Jeannie Mai, ambassador of Unilever's Bright Future campaign . But that doesn't mean you have to go bare-faced. Instead, take stock of your beauty inventory and choose the products that will give you a carefree glow.

These summer switch-ups let you stay loyal to your favorite brand while trying something new. We found the best summer makeup products that will take you from sweltering subway platform to rooftop pool party without melting.



BY KELLY SEARLE | MAY 27, 2015 | SHARES
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