33 Summer Makeup Products to Try Now
From waterpoof mascaras to skin-perfecting foundations, we found these must-have makeup buys to help you look your best from sunrise to, well, sunrise...
And, for a tally of our alltime favorite makeup buys (no matter the season), click here!
By Lizzie Dunlap
Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupte Sheer
The latest lipstick from the French fashion house comes in shiny, colorful blasts of pinks, reds, and neutrals.
$30; sephora.com
Lancome Desert Rose Blush
From highlighter to blush to bronzer, this handy palette has all of your summer, face-sculpting shades in one place.
$40; lancome-usa.com
Avon Ultra Color Rich Moisture Lipstick
One of the summer's most refreshing lipsticks, you can even see the visible swirls of lip-plumping moisturizers in its marbelized pattern.
$4.99; avon.com
Givenchy Gelée Blush
From a subtle blush to a trendy, poppy glow, this jelly blush allows you to build your cheek color to your linking.
$33; sephora.com
Laura Mercier Baked Eye Shadow
These rich, pigmented powder pots can be worn wet or dry to bring out your natural eye color.
$22; neimanmarcus.com
Flirt! I'm Whipped Eye Shadow Mousse
Create sweetly soft or bold, in-your-face eye looks with this creamy formula.
$12; kohls.com
Estée Lauder DayWear Sheer Tint Release Advanced Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant Moisturizer
Shade-matching pigments in this daily moisturizer up your glow, while antioxidant ingredients fill in fine lines to give you customized coverage.
$43; saksfifthavenue.com
CoverGirl Lip Perfection Lip Liner
Pump up your pout with this skin-conditioning lip liner. We like layering the bright shades with gloss for a bright, summery lip look.
$6.99; drugstore.com
Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion
Create crease-free lids that will last up to 24 hours with this pigment-holding primer.
$19; urbandecay.com
Revlon Super Lustrous Lip Balm
Not only do these balms taste like Jolly Ranchers (in a good way), but the hydrating, SPF 15 formula has the perfect hint of color to perk up any pout.
$5; revlon.com
Make Up For Ever Uplight Face Luminzer
Accent your favorite features with this mango butter-enriched highlighter.
$29; sephora.com
Stila One Step Correct
The preblended color-correcting pigments in this primer take the guesswork out of fixing uneven skin tones.
$36; stilacosmetics.com
Tarte EmphasisEYES Amazonian Clay WaterProof Liner
Natural Amazonian clay and plant-based water-proof pigments keep this eyeliner from smudging or smearing during the day.
$22; tartecosmetics.com
Chanel Rouge Coco Shine Lipstick
A brilliant wash of color with a glossy finish, this lipstick even makes lips look fuller thanks to its hydrating technology.
$32; chanel.com
Bobbi Brown Extra Repair Foundation SPF 25
From the broad-spectrum sun protection to the evening primrose oil-infused formula, this hydrating foundation is ideal for anyone with sensitive or easily-irritated skin.
Wet N Wild MegaLength Waterproof Mascara
Go ahead and jump in the poolthis waterproof formula does not budge after it's applied.
$2; wnwbeauty.com
Dolce & Gabbana Luminous Cheek Color
Bring out your inner-supermodel with this finely-milled and fashionista-friendly cheek color.
$44; saksfifthavenue.com
Too Faced The Bronzed and The Beautiful Set
In addition to three bronzers and one illuminator, this kit contains face cards to help you perfect your summer goddess looks at home.
Dior 360 Mascara
Between the double-helix brush and spinning wand, this mascara can coat every part of your lashes.
$36; sephora.com
Almay Intense i-Color Smoky-I Powder Shadow Palette
Available in a range of eye-shade-matching trios, this all-in-one compact has everything from liner to highlighter.
$7.49; drugstore.com
Shiseido Bronzer
The finely-milled particles in this bronzer smooth over skin seamlessly to mimic a spray-tan finish.
$35; macys.com
Maybelline New York Volum Express One by One Mascara
More than the retro packaging (which we love), this Vitamin C-infused formula coats lashes from root to tip thanks to the uniquely-tapered brush design.
$8.99; drugstore.com
Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara
Though this itty-bitty brush and smudge-free formula are designed to define lower lashes, you can also use them to reach hard-to-grab top lashes.
LOréal Paris Magic Smooth Soufflé
Ideal for mature skin (or women with pigmentation problems), this easily-blendable foundation is packed with light-reflective particles to diffuse imperfection.
$15.95; amazon.com
Fusion Beauty Acne Control Primer
From a series of problem-solving primers, this skin-perfecting makeup contains salicylic acid and rose bud to minimize poresa proprietary polymer also helps reduce the appearance of acne scars.
$42; sephora.com
Elizabeth Arden Pure Finish Mineral Cheek Color
For the perfect peachy flush, swipe on a dash of this micronized mineral blush.
$28; elizabetharden.com
Guerlain Terra Inca Eyeshadow Palette
These richly pigmented blues, golds, and browns can be mixed and matched to create all of summer's best smoky eye looks .
$59; nordstrom.com
NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream Lipstick
Few drugstore buys packs the pigmentation and punch of this gloss-meets-lipstick lip color.
$6; nyxcosmetics.com
NYC Color Sticks Smooch Proof 16-Hour Lip Stain
Apply one of these lip stains before hitting the beach and get a kiss of color that will last you through sunset.
$10.89; amazon.com
Mark Min-A-Real Foundation
Calm irritated, greasy skin with this oil-free, mattifying foundation.
$18; meetmark.com
Nars Cap Ferrat Trio Eye Shadow
Inspired by the same-named part of the French Riviera, these three aquatic shadows can be layered or worn alone for a cool, fresh summer look.
$45; narscosmetics.com
Dalton Cosmetics H20 Glow
Even owners of other makeup lines (we won't say who!) lust after this crushed pearl and grapeseed oil highlighter cream. Just be sure to use the sponge to blend in your dewy glow.
$27.50; qvc.com
Smashbox Photo Finish Luminizing Primer
To be worn under foundationor on its ownthis primer contains Grape Seed Extract and Green Tea to fight free radicals while it boosts your bronzed glow.
$38; smashbox.com





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