30 Summer Makeup Looks: Colorful & Glowy Makeup Ideas

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30 Makeup Looks for Summer Colorful Glowy Dewy

The skies have finally opened and its time to whip out the tinted moisturizer, colorful eyeshadow palettes, and bright lipsticks! This time of year can bring a whole new energy to your summer makeup routine.

Let your “naturally” glowy skin shine in the sun or wear a bold bright eyeshadow look. No matter what look you choose, these summer makeup ideas will inspire you to live your BEST summer life 2020!

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Should I wear foundation in the summer?

If you sweat alot in the summer, or feel traditional foundation clogs your pores or increases your break outs then stay from your go-to full coverage foundation. Instead, Try taking some of your foundation and mixing it with your favorite moisturizer for a more sheer coverage.

Also try applying sunscreen first, then blending a thin layer of foundation on top using your fingers. Using your fingers to blend any product will help spread and sheer out the coverage.

What can I wear instead of foundation in the summer?

Great alternatives to foundation include: Tinted moisturizers (Bare Minerals – Complexion Rescue Tinted Hydrating Gel Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30), BB Creams (Smashbox – Camera Ready BB Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 35), CC Creams (IT Cosmetics – CC+ Cream with SPF 50+), and products specially formulated to give sheer to light coverage(MAC Cosmetics – Studio Waterweight SPF 30 Foundation).

What foundation is best for summer?

The best foundation for your summer makeup looks include classic foundations, tinted moisturizers, BB Creams, and CC Creams.

Here’s a list of fan favorites!

Bare Minerals –Complexion Rescue Tinted Hydrating Gel Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 ($32)
Lancome – Skin Feels Good Hydrating Skin Tint ($35)
NYX Professional Makeup – Total Control Drop Foundation ($14)
Beauty by PopSugar – Just Enough Tinted Moisturizer ($35)
Urban Decay – Naked Skin Weightless Ultra Definition Liquid Makeup ($40)
IT Cosmetics – CC+ Cream with SPF 50+ ($39)
Thrive Causemetics – Buildable Blur CC Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 35 ($38)
Clinique – Even Better Glow Light Reflecting Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 ($29)
MAC Cosmetics – Studio Waterweight SPF 30 Foundation ($36)
Ulta Beauty – Youthful Glow Foundation Serum Drops ($18)

How do I keep my foundation from sweating off in the summer?

The best way to keep your foundation from sweating off in the summer starts with skincare. Stay away from oil based moisturizers in the summer. Instead switch to a gel based or mattifying moisturizer that will help keep the oils at bay. Check out more tips on how to keep your foundation from sweating off in the summer below:

Switch from an oil based to gel based moisturizer
Use a mattifying primer, foundation and setting spray
Powder your face before applying foundation
Apply mostly powder (not cream) products for an all day long wear makeup look
Keep a touch up powder or oil blotting sheets in your bag

What are the Best Glowy Skin Products?

Makeup Artists are experts at glowy skin makeup looks. Many of them share their go to products on social media, and I’ve rounded up the Best Glowy Skin Products for you below!

Cover FX Illuminating Setting Spray ($31)
Danessa Myricks Dew Wet Balm ($22)
NYX Cosmetics Born to Glow Liquid Illuminator in Sunbeam ($8)
Becca Cosmetics Skin Love Glow Glaze Stick ($28)
Iconic London Prep Set Glow ($25)
Becca Cosmetics Shimmering Skin Perfecter in Opal ($41)
Tatcha Luminous Dewy Skin Mist ($48)
Cover FX Custom Enhancer Drops in Moonlight ($42)
Fenty Beauty Killawatt Freestyle Highlighters ($38)
Colourpop Cosmetics Super Shock Highlighters ($8)

Natural Glowy Summer Makeup Looks

Natural “barely there” but glowy makeup is not just a trend, and its also not easy. If you plan on spending most of your summer days outside, a natural glow could be your go-to makeup look.

Summer time is hot! No one wants a full face melting off at the beach, right? Luck for us, Makeup Artists have already perfected that glowy dewy summer makeup look! All we have to do is take note, and enjoy the sunshine!

@nikki_makeup

Sizzling Summer Makeup Look

Get the look using:

Jillian Dempsey Cheek Tint in Petal ($28) or NYX Cosmetics Bare With Me Cheek Tint ($10)
Becca Cosmetics Skin Love Glow Glaze Stick ($28)
Becca Cosmetics Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed in Moonstone ($38)

@andramihaela

Summon the Summer Makeup Look

Get the look using:

Danessa Myricks Light Work Palette ($40)
Danessa Myricks Dew Wet Balm ($22)
Iconic London Prep Set Glow ($25)
Benefit Cosmetics Gimmie Brow + Volumizing Eyebrow Gel ($24)

@francieluxe

Naturally Warm Summer Makeup Look

Get the look using:

Glossier Boy Brow in Brown ($30)
Covergirl Katy Kat Eyeshadow palette (no longer available) try Covergirl Chocoholic Scented TruNaked Eye Shadow Palette ($13.50)
MAC Velvetease Lip Pencil in Oh Honey (Warm Nude) ($20)
Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer in Fenty Glow ($18)
Fenty Beauty Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter in Hustla Baby ($38)

@vivis_makeup

Peachy Passion Summer Makeup Look

Get the look using:

NYX Cosmetics Born to Glow Liquid Illuminator in Sunbeam ($8)
Maybelline Soda Pop Eyeshadow Palette ($14)
Smashbox Ablaze Face Palette: Blush, Bronze, Highlight ($39)
Beauty by PopSugar Be Racy Liquid Velvet Lip in Holy Chic ($24)

Glowy Dewy Skin Makeup Looks

Dont have perfect glass skin? (who does?!), fake it with makeup. The real tea is that you can create a beautiful glowy skin look without having perfect skin.

All need is the right products; use with or without foundation. Check out these glowy dewy skin summer makeup looks.

@isabelle.de.vries

Glossy Eyed Glow Makeup Look

Get the look using:

Danessa Myricks Colorfix 24 hour Cream Color in Brulee, Exposed, and White ($18)
Danessa Myricks Colorfix 24 hour Color Glaze in Kaleidoscope ($18) and Vision Flush in Ballet Slippers ($20)
Anastasia Beverly Hills Sugar Glow Palette ($40)
Lancome Monsieur Big Waterproof Mascara ($25)

@josecorella

Rose Gold Everything Glowy Summer Makeup Look

Get the look using:

These next few summer makeup looks were created with NO Foundation! #amazing

Becca Cosmetics Shimmering Skin Perfecter in Opal ($41)
Stila Cosmetics Convertible Color (cream blush) in Lillium ($25)
Cover FX Custom Enhancer Drops in Moonlight ($42)
Urban Decay Cosmetics Naked Heat Eyeshadow Palette ($54)
Kevyn Aucoin Expert Color Lipstick in Sireedan ($35)
Tatcha Luminous Dewy Skin Mist ($48)

@josecorella

Neon Natural Glowy Summer Makeup Look

This look was created with NO Foundation! #gorg

Farsali Rose Gold Elixir – 24k Gold Infused Beauty Oil ($54)
Nudestix Nudies Matte Blush & Bronze in “In the nude” ($32)
Cover FX Custom Enhancer Drops in Moonlight ($42)
Colourpop Cosmetics Jelly Much Shadow in Ventura ($8)
Buxom Cosmetics Power Plump Lip Balm in Big O ($18)
Tatcha Luminous Dewy Skin Mist ($48)

@vivis_makeup

Glow Getter Goals Makeup Look

This look was created with NO Foundation! #glowgetter

Get the look using:

Ulta Beauty Glitter Eye Top Coat in Heart of Gold ($9)
Fenty Beauty Killawatt Foil Freestyle Highlighter in Mimosa Sunrise/ Sangria Sunset ($36)
MAC Grand Illusion Glossy Liquid Lipcolour in Let’s Rock ($22)

Colorful Eyeshadow Makeup Looks

If you want to step it up a notch this summer, go for a bold colorful eyeshadow look! In fact, summer time is the perfect time to bring out those bright eyeshadow palettes, blushes, and lipsticks we’ve been hiding all winter. Check out these Colorful Summer Makeup Looks.

@cezarsmakeup

Festival Ready Colorful Makeup Look

Get the look using:

P.Louise Base (eyeshadow base) in Shade 01 (€10 EUR)
P.Louise BaseIC (eyeshadow base) in Touch of frost (sold in BaseIC Winter Edition Set €38 EUR)
The Secret Sinner palette from P.Louise (€38 EUR)
Gerard Cosmetics HydraMatte Liquid Lipstick in Skinny Dip ($20)

@beautybysarah

Pretty Pink Cheek Summer Makeup Look

Get the look using:

Colourpop x ILUVSARAHII Through My Eyes Palette ($24)
L.A. Girl Glowin’ Up Jelly Highlighter in Pixie Glow ($8)
Iconic London Multi-Glow in Warm Honey ($34)
Fenty Beauty Mattemoiselle Lipstick in Candy Venom and Rebel ($18 each)

@laura_kuruc

Sun Kissed Sunflower Makeup Look

Get the look using:

Morphe The James Charles Palette (Morphe 35B used for this look is discontinued) ($39)
Urban Decay Sparkle Out Loud Heavy Metal Glitter Eyeliner in Goldmine ($21)
Zoeva Cosmetics Contour Spectrum Face Palette ($22)
Makeup Revolution Jewel Collection Jelly Highlighter in Monumental ($4.49)
MAC Grand Illusion Glossy Liquid Lipcolour in Just Hustlin’ ($22)

@francieluxe

Fearless Fushia Summer Makeup Look

Get the look using:

MAC Acrylic Paint in Primary Yellow ($23)
Danessa Myricks Colorfix 24 hour Cream Color in Freedom ($18)
Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer in Fenty Glow ($18)
Fenty Beauty Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter in Hustla Baby ($38)

@ioanahq

Eye See Gold Summer Makeup Look

Get the look using:

INC.REDIBLE Lid Slick Eye Pigment in Kinda Care Kinda Don’t ($10)
Smashbox Always On Matte Liquid Lipstick in Thrill Seeker (bright red orange) ($24) or
NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Red Square (bright orange red) ($27)
Makeup Revolution Soph x Revolution Highlighter Palette ($12)
Morphe 35R Ready, Set, Gold Eyeshadow Palette ($24)

@janayefaces

Green Goddess Summer Makeup Look

Get the look using:

Morphe Jaclyn Hill Eyeshadow Palette ($38)
Danessa Myrics Enlight Illuminator in Power/Gocha Glow ($24)
MAC Cosmetics Lipstick Creme in Snob ($18.50)
NYX Cosmetics Butter Gloss in Creme Brulee ($5)

@jessicamariemakeupartist

Dewy Blue Summer Makeup Look

Get the look using:

Morphe Jaclyn Hill Eyeshadow Palette ($38)
KoKo Lashes in the style Goddess ($15)
MAC Cosmetics Lip Pencil in Stripdown ($18)
MAC Cosmetics Lipstick Matte in Honeylove ($18.50)

@nikki_makeup

Taste The Rainbow Colorful Makeup Look

Get the look using:

BH Cosmetics Take Me Back To Brazil: Rio Edition Shadow Palette ($20)
NYX Cosmetics Bare With Me Cheek Tint ($10)
MAC Powder Blush in Peaches ($24)
Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed Highlighter in Prismatic Amethyst ($38)
Smashbox Be Legendary Matte Lipstick in Fireball ($21)
Ulta Beauty Gel Eyeliner Pencil in Starry Night ($8)

@monicarosemua

Cotton Candy Cutie Makeup Look

Get the look using:

Fenty Beauty Diamond Bomb All-Over Diamond Veil ($38)
Kylie Cosmetics Matte Lipstick in Koko K and Lip Liner in Kylie ($29 for Lip Kit)
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