How to Get the Perfect Summer Glow

Photos via: Absorb

Summer beauty is always one of our favorites. It's all about that healthy bronzed glow, and the best part is you can achieve it sans sun damage with the help of bronzers, highlighters, self-tanners, and more. We rounded up the best of the best products for you below.

This Statement Tank Top Look Is Perfect for Summer

We know, summer's not quite here yet, but we can't help but get our outfits prepped ahead of time. This statement tank top first caught our eye on Tylynn Nguyen and we knew we had to create an outfit around it. For warmer (or even hotter) weather we picture it worn with cool aviator sunglasses, mini hoop earrings, a camel mini tote bag, classic white jeans, a flattering illuminator, and neutral strappy flat sandals.

1. Mara Hoffman Tia Ribbed Modal Top (also here and here)
2. Gucci Aviator-Style Glittered Gold-Tone Sunglasses
3. Melissa Joy Manning 14-Karat Gold Opal Earrings
4. Carolina Santo Domingo Amphora Leather Tote
5. Chantecaille Liquid Lumière Anti-Aging Illuminator in Luster
6. RE/DONE Originals Stovepipe High-Rise Straight-Leg Jeans
7. Emme Parsons Susan Suede and Leather Sandals

My Current Beauty Routine

I've gotten some requests recently to share my beauty routine, so even though this is a bit out of my comfort zone, I figured why not have a little fun (hello, kissy face!), and give you guys the run-down. I've always been pretty low-key and try to get my makeup done in about 15 minutes. Here's what I currently use for my daily go-to beauty look...

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SKIN: My skincare routine is pretty elaborate since I don't have the best of skin- Thank god for Instagram filters! That said, I'll save it for another post, and simply focus on the makeup aspect for now. I need good coverage even in the summer months, so I use a combination of products that feel light but have strong cover game. Under my eyes I dab Dr. Jart+ Water Fuse Beauty Balm for a dewy brightness to hide dark spots. I then use a Sonia Kashuk Core Tools Concealer Brush with Maybelline Super Stay Better Skin Concealer to cover my blemishes. Using my fingers I then apply and blend L'Oreal Visible Lift Serum Foundation over my face. Last, I set everything with BareMinerals Original Foundation Powder.

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BLUSH/BRONZER/HIGHLIGHTER: For some definition, I use either the Urban Decay Naked Flushed Bronzer, Highlighter & Blush Palette in Streak or BareMinerals All-Over Face Color in Warmth. I blend the bronzer with any brush I have handy along my cheekbones, hairline and lightly on my nose and chin. If I'm in the mood for a little color I add some of the blush from the palette over the apples of my cheeks. For highlighting, I'm obsessed with Chantecaille Liquid Lumière Illuminator in Sheen. I dab a little along the top of my cheeks, the inner corner of my eyes and under my brow arch for a flattering and subtle glow.

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BROWS: First I groom my eyebrows with the brush end of my Anastasia Beverly Hills Perfect Brow Pencil in Soft Brown and then fill them in with the pencil side. To keep them in place throughout the day, I use Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Gel.

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EYES: To begin, I lightly dab one of the bronzers mentioned earlier to my lids for a little depth. Next, I tightline my eyes with simple black eyeliner. I like to use the Almay Contour Crayon Eyeliner since it doesn't smudge as much as a pencil. If I want to add some flair and have some extra time, I like to do a winged cat-eye look with Cover Girl Intensify Me! Liquid Liner. To complete my eyes, I go straight for my Shiseido Eyelash Curler and throw on a few coats of Cover Girl Lash Blast Fusion Mascara in Very Black.

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LIPS: I usually use a mix of Ilia Lipstick in In My Room and Fresh Sugar Tinted Lip Treatment in Rosé. If I want a brighter pop of color I like to use Nars Lipstick in Heat Wave or Ilia Tinted Lip Conditioner in Bang Bang.

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HAIR: For the look in the photos I let my hair air dry after spritzing in Bumble and bumble Surf Spray and applying Rodin Luxury Hair Oil to the ends.

ps- My earrings are Rebecca Minkoff.

How To Get That Summer Glow

Photos via: Absorb

Summer beauty is always one of our favorites. It's all about that healthy bronzed glow, and the best part is—you can achieve it sans sun damage with the help of bronzers, highlighters, self-tanners, and more. We rounded up the best of the best products for you below.

Get the look:
+ Mai Couture Highlighter Papier
+ St. Tropez Everyday Gradual Tan for Body
+ Bobbi Brown High Shimmer Lip Gloss in Bare Sparkle
+ Benefit Cosmetics Sun Beam
+ Sephora Collection MicroSmooth Baked Bronzer Duo