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

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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

See more red lipstick here.

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

See more blush here.

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

See more Givenchy products here.

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

See more baked eye shadow here.

Flirt! I'm Whipped Eye Shadow Mousse

Create sweetly soft or bold, in-your-face eye looks with this creamy formula.

$12; kohls.com

See more mousse eye shadow here.

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

See more tinted moisturizers here.

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

See more lip liners here.

Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion

Create crease-free lids that will last up to 24 hours with this pigment-holding primer.

$19; urbandecay.com

See more eye primers here.

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

See more Too Faced products here.

Make Up For Ever Uplight Face Luminzer

Accent your favorite features with this mango butter-enriched highlighter.

$29; sephora.com

See more luminizers here.

Stila One Step Correct

The preblended color-correcting pigments in this primer take the guesswork out of fixing uneven skin tones.

$36; stilacosmetics.com

See more Stila products here.

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

See more waterproof liners here.

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

See more lipstick here.

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.

$55; bobbibrowncosmetics.com

See more foundation here.

Wet N Wild MegaLength Waterproof Mascara

Go ahead and jump in the pool—this waterproof formula does not budge after it's applied.

$2; wnwbeauty.com

See more waterproof mascara here.

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.

$38; toofacedcosmetics.com

See more Too Faced products here.

Dior 360 Mascara

Between the double-helix brush and spinning wand, this mascara can coat every part of your lashes.

$36; sephora.com

See more Dior products here.

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

See more Almay Products here.

Shiseido Bronzer

The finely-milled particles in this bronzer smooth over skin seamlessly to mimic a spray-tan finish.

$35; macys.com

See more bronzer here.

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.

$10; clinique.com (or go to product finder)

L’Oréal 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

See more smooth foundations here.

Fusion Beauty Acne Control Primer

From a series of problem-solving primers, this skin-perfecting makeup contains salicylic acid and rose bud to minimize pores—a proprietary polymer also helps reduce the appearance of acne scars.

$42; sephora.com

See more acne controlling products here.

Elizabeth Arden Pure Finish Mineral Cheek Color

For the perfect peachy flush, swipe on a dash of this micronized mineral blush.

$28; elizabetharden.com

See more Elizabeth Arden products here.

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

See more eye shadow palettes here.

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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

See more lip stains here.

Mark Min-A-Real Foundation

Calm irritated, greasy skin with this oil-free, mattifying foundation.

$18; meetmark.com

See more oil free foundations here.

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

See more trio eye shadows here.

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 foundation—or on its own—this primer contains Grape Seed Extract and Green Tea to fight free radicals while it boosts your bronzed glow.

$38; smashbox.com

See more primers here.

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