THE BLOG
June 3 2024
7 Sizzling Summer Makeup Ideas to Beat the Heat
With summer in full swing, it's time to revamp your makeup routine and embrace the sunny vibes with fresh, vibrant looks that can withstand the heat.
From dewy skin to bold pops of color, we've curated seven of the best summer makeup ideas to keep you looking and feeling cool all season long.
If you’re not sure where to start with your summer makeup journey, we’re here to help. We checked out the latest crazes in the beauty world and hand-picked 7 looks we think will stick around for a while. Not to mention they’ll look good on anyone.
And with our products, you can get all this beauty on one hell of a budget.
1. Sun-Kissed Glow:
Natural-looking, dewy skin is the way to go these days.
So this summer, show a little (natural) skin.
Embrace your inner beach goddess with a sun-kissed glow that radiates summer vibes.
Opt for a lightweight liquid highlighter to enhance your natural glow with a touch of it on the high points of your face, such as the cheekbones, forehead, and nose, for a radiant finish.
Grab our Luminizer ($10) for a subtle, angelic glow. The formula melts right into your skin, making it look totally natural. Wear it directly on your skin, with a tinted moisturizer, or on top of your foundation.
It’s so lightweight, you’ll forget you even have it on.
2. Bright, colored liner:
Like we mentioned in our eyeliner trends piece, colored liner is super in right now.
So put down your black pencil for the summer. Pick up a bold blue, green, silver or pink instead. Live a little!
Our Eye Crayons ($8) are perfect for creating colorful, defined lines on your lids. And with their pearly finish, you’ll get a little twinkle in the sun, too.
A little tip: choose shades that compliment your eye color. That way you can make sure whatever vivid color you go for, you won’t dull your natural eyes
3. Statement Lips:
Metallic makeup is taking the beauty world by storm.
Futuristic and fun, this trend is for those with a bit of a wild side and a love for the spotlight. It’s pretty hard to go unnoticed when you look like you’re dripping in liquid rose gold.
Make a statement this summer with our Metallic Liquid Lip ($10). Long-lasting and smudge-proof, this liquid lip comes in 10 day-and-night-ready shades that you can wear all summer long.
Pro tip: to really show off this lippie, keep the rest of your makeup light — it’ll keep the focus on your mouth and give your lips the attention they deserve!
4. Colorful pastel eyeshadow:
Right now, it’s all about a soft pop of color.
Pastel eyeshadows are perfect for brightening up your eyes. Pale bold colors, like baby blue and lilac, are a happy medium between neutral looks and full-on glam. And they look stunning in the summer sun.
Try our Lady Liberty Palette ($14) for your pastel shadow looks. The warm, orangey tones mixed with the burst of blue create a beachy, sun-kissed glow on your eyelids.
With our buildable formula, you can go as light or bright as you want with these shadows. But for a pastel look, be sure to use a light hand — if it’s too dark, you’ll end up with an 80s vibe.
Psst — you can recreate this look of @lanacondor to a T. Use the shade “Liberty” on your lid and as a winged eyeliner, and add “Waffle” in your crease!
5. Waterproof Essentials:
Beat the summer heat with waterproof eye makeup essentials that stay put all day long.
Our Everyday Volumizing + Lengthening Mascara's ($12) unique technique delivers long lasting volume that won't smudge or flake, to ensure a lengthening, wide-awake effect.
Opt for our waterproof Liquid Eyeliner ($12) for a budge-proof eye makeup look that lasts through pool parties and beach days.
These babies give your eyes a dreamy look no one can refuse, even on the hottest days!
6. Shimmer and Gloss:
Add a touch of sparkle to your summer makeup look with glitter and gloss that glisten in the sun.
Swipe on our weightless, non-sticky Lip Gloss ($10) for a glossy pout that catches the light. High shine glosses make lips look plump, moisturized, and full of color. Even if you go for a clear gloss, the natural color of your lips will look more vibrant
Experiment with shimmer eyeshadows for a dazzling eye makeup look that's perfect for summer nights. Our newly launched Liquid Shadow ($10) includes 6 intensely shimmering shades. They glide on effortlessly and dry down in a flash, making it a breeze to express your beauty with ease.
7. Rosy cheeks:
Make it look like you’ve been out in the sun all day — even if you haven’t.
Blushed cheeks are one of the most important parts of your makeup look. It can make your skin look dewy, fresh, and healthier overall.
Try our Hydrating Liquid Blush ($12) that tints your cheeks to perfection for a gorgeous, healthy-looking flush.
Incredibly pigmented and mildly shimmery, our Cream Blush ($10) blends into skin, giving your cheeks a golden-hour glow that’s perfect for the summertime.
The creamy formula is super builable, so you can wear it as faint or intense as you want. Wear it on bare skin or over your foundation for an effortless, breezy look.
If all else fails, turn to blush. It’s a classy, romantic, guaranteed win.
Whether you go full glam or more natural this summer, go all out. It’s time to show the world your face again!
Make it unforgettable.
We’re so excited to check out the summer looks you create with your M2U NYC products. Be sure to upload pics to socials, tag us @m2unyc and add the hashtag #m2unyc
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