Step Up Your Natural Beauty Game with These Products
It’s time to embrace your natural beauty era this summer! From showing off your curly hair, ditching your full coverage foundation and focusing on emphasizing your skin and the features you love, we rounded up some of our favorite products to get you glowing.
Highlight Your Waves
Hello, curls! Let your natural hair texture shine with this diffuser. It’ll dry and define them, while adding volume and reducing frizz.
Diffon Supreme Diffuser & Curly Hair Dryer, $169, Amazon.com
Skip the Foundation
This golden peptide whip will become your best friend this summer. Just swipe a small amount onto your face to get a dreamy champagne-toned glow that will illuminate your skin. The product can be worn alone or under your makeup to give it some extra sheen.
Golden Moon Dip, $49, Farmhousefreshgoods.com
Create a Summery Glow
If you want to get a sun-kissed look without stepping outdoors, this blush infused with hyaluronic acid is for you. The trick is to dab the applicator along the tops of your cheekbone starting at your hairline above one ear, then down, across your nose and back up to the other cheek in a “W” shape. That way you’ll have a warm pink tint where the sun would naturally shine on your face.
Face of Blurring Blush in Hot Shot, $8, Walmart.com
Favor Your Natural Lip Tint
Instead of using bright lipsticks, go for a transparent gloss, lip oil, or balm to draw attention to your pout. We especially love this one because it adjusts to the pH of your lips and awakens their natural color while also providing 24 hours of hydration.
Dior Addict Lip Glow in Dior Lip Glow Balm, $40, Ulta.com
Enhance Your Skin’s Glow
Believe it or not, this is a tinted sunscreen and primer that has vitamin B5, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid. As soon as you apply it, you’ll notice its pearlescence and dewy appearance, which will leave your skin feeling soft and looking fabulous without you having to use a stitch of makeup.
Supergoop! Glowscreen, $38, Amazon.com
Say Bye-Bye to Peach Fuzz
The secret to a smooth face is to shave it—no, seriously. By dermaplaning, you’re able to scrape off the top layer of your skin and peach fuzz. Before starting, use a gentle cleanser followed by a toner. Then make short, feathery strokes with the blade at a 45-degree angle from your hairline toward the center of your face. When you’re finished, you’ll be shocked by the difference.
Versed Instant Gratification At-Home Dermaplaning Tool, $22, Versedskin.com
Reveal Your Smooth Complexation
If your skin feels rough and dry, don’t get discouraged. You may just need to exfoliate it. We’re obsessed with this cleanser because its micro-exfoliating particles and alpha-hydroxy acids magically sweep away dead skin, leaving behind a hyper-smooth texture with every wash. It’ll make you feel confident going make-up free in no time.
Three Milk Whipfoliant Ageless Cleaner, $35, Farmhousefreshgoods.com
Amplify Your Eyes
Make your lashes pop with this smear-proof formula that includes argan oil. Wiggle the brush from side-to-side while applying and add two light layers for a natural, yet defined appearance.
Make it a Double Mascara, $7, Walmart.com
Polish Your Skin
Wearing this superfood infused mask for 5-10 minutes a few times a week can help resurface your skin and boost its collagen. Before you know it, you’ll feel more confident than ever before.
Super Glow Radiance Polishing Mask, $45, Yensa.com
Brighten Your Appearance
This 24-hour moisturizer plumps your skin with hydration, firms it, and reduces fine lines and wrinkles. On top of all that, it brightens your face’s appearance. It’s like a magic cream in a bottle that helps you love the skin you’re in.
Olehenriksen Banana Bright+ Instant Glow Moisturizer, $52, Ulta.com
A Skin Pick-Me-Up
Spending time in the sun is a summer must, but it can result in you getting burned in the process. This aloe vera, cucumber, and chamomile packed mask can help instantly cool your complexion. It’s the perfect aftersun ritual and will make your skin look fresh and feel re-hydrated.
Pixi Aftersun Sheet Mask, $10, Pixibeauty.com
Get a Tan-Look Instantly
Achieve a tan in seconds with these customizable bronzing drops. A little goes a long way and will give you a glistening look. Apply to your cheekbones, the tip of your nose and your forehead for a natural glow.
Revolution Beauty Bronzing Drops, $12, Ulta.com
Treat Your Hair
Get luscious locks with this leave-in serum formulated with superfoods, which help to detoxify your scalp. It’s safe to use on colored hair and all textures.
Soothing Scalp Serum, $48, Morejooy.com
Morgan McMurrin is a fashion, beauty and lifestyle editor based in California where she lives with her husband and dog, Boo. She has over 13 years of experience writing for national publications like ELLE, Timeout New York, Parade, J-14, and JustJared.com. She loves creating editorial eye candy that can inspire people to try new trends and feel beautiful.