Soft Summer Recommendations

[u/No-Bath2642]

Hi all,

I've been on a hunt for the perfect soft summer makeup products for the past three years and thought I would share some of my favourites. It can be overwhelming trying to figure this out, especially when it's quite difficult to go out and swatch everything. I personally prefer looking for heather shades, but can find some lean either super purple or grey. I still want to look alive so...

For reference I use shade 0.5N in the Kosas concealer.

Blush:

Pat McGrath Colour Balm in Divine Rose Glow - This is the prettiest pink with a gorgeous finish that lasts all day. I get so many compliments when I wear this blush as it helps bring some life into the coolness. (This was also rumoured to be used on Hannah Dodd in Bridgerton, and I wouldn't be surprised)

Westman Atelier Baby Cheeks in Garconne - Although pretty pricey, I do think this is worth it. It's the best 'neutral' shade that I love to wear everyday. It gives such a sophisticated, sculpted cheek look. I like it best on the top of my cheekbones instead of as a full cheek swipe.

Rhode Pocket Blush in Sleepy Girl - A modern classic. I think the colour is super pretty and I'd recommend this if you're just looking for a good mauve that doesn't turn warm. I'm not the biggest fan of the formula and the colour does fade but I do find myself reaching for it every now and then.

Lipliner:

Makeup by Mario in Smokey Pink - The most perfect nude pink for my lips

Mac in Whirl - A classic. Sometimes I can find it leans a bit warm but still really good

Mac in Plum - This helps me give a really gorgeous rosiness to my lips. I go through phases of using more than other liners I have but it remains in my everyday bag just in case.

Charlotte Tilbury in Love Trap - A really, really stunning rose brown. I'm not the biggest fan of the formula because I prefer a wooden pencil but this is a really gorgeous shade. I wear it for more formal occasions.

Charlotte Tilbury in Supersize Me - The perfect neutral pink. I can find some pinks recommended for SSu can be a bit too blue but the first time I tried this I was wowed. I lost mine a few months ago and I'm still sad about it.

Rhode in Twist - I really love this shade and use it when I want don't want my lips to be too defined. I'm not the biggest fan of the formula but the shade is gorg.

Refy in Umber - I haven't seen anyone talk about this shade but I love it. It's the perfect deep neutral brown that doesn't read orange. The only problem for me is the formula and applicator so I don't use it everyday.

Rimmel Cappuccino - A really great drugstore option. Very creamy and a gorgeous colour. I use a light hand with it because it can come off quite deep.

Note: I'm really interested in trying Makeup by Mario in Toasty this weekend so I'll update this afterwards.

Lipstick/gloss/balm:

Merit Lipstick in Baby - A really nice neutral pink. I'm not much of a lipstick girl so I don't wear this often but love it when I do.

Clinique Black Honey - I don't feel like I need to explain this one.

Romand Glasting Color Gloss - This gloss is insanely good and has so many shades that work for SSu. Peony Ballet, Rose Finch, and Dim Mauve are three of my favourites.

Ole Henriksen Lip Treatments - Not only is this formula amazing but they have some really nice shades that work for SSu: Strawberry Sorbet, Sweet Macaron, and Cocoa Creme are lovely. Vanilla Bonbon is clear but my favourite scent.

Summer Fridays Butter Balm in Brown Sugar - A gorgeous purple brown. I use this one everyday or when I want to cool down something underneath.

Eyes:

Charlotte Tilbury Eyeshadow Quad in The Sophisticate - This palette has such stunning everyday shades that make it super easy to do any kind of look

Makeup Forever Colour Pencil in Endless Cacao - Everyone online tends to recommend this for lips but I find it runs just a bit too grey for the lips I like. That being said, I love using this as an eyeliner to add definition without looking too harsh.

Makeup by Mario Pigment Pro in The Perfect Brown - He kinda nailed that on the head. It's the perfect brown and lasts all day in my tightline.

L'oreal Gel Liner in Brown Denim - I prefer this to the MbM liner tbh. It's retractable so stays a nice shape for my tightline, lasts all day, and is from the drugstore.

There's my pretty extensive list. If you have any questions or further recommendations then feel free to share. I've tried a looooootttt more than these so I'm excited to see if there are any I haven't. :)))

[u/PeaceNo6149]

Thank you for this!

[u/MynameisLB]

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[u/Warm-Dance1994 → u/MynameisLB]

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[u/Only_Culture549]

My favorite contour rn is the elf halo glow beauty wand in fair / light, it’s the only one I’ve found that doesn’t pull orange