When it comes to the best makeup for summer, we have a few requirements: It must be easy to use, gentle on our skin and look flat-out fabulous! Award-winning brand jane iredale delivers on this directive with mineral-based makeup that is cruelty-free and contains beneficial ingredients that help nourish your skin every time you use it. From laid-back barbecues and beach bonfires to alfresco brunches, jane iredale has all the basics to help you achieve a natural-looking summer makeup look that you’ll love showing off. Follow along to find out the best makeup products to use during summer for the following looks:
Your perfect summer makeup look starts with a flawless base. jane iredale PurePressed Base is a mineral-based powder foundation that offers buildable medium-to-full coverage that won’t cake or settle into fine lines. Founder Jane Iredale herself says it's the product she can’t live without and it’s also a favorite of LovelySkin co-founder Nancy Schlessinger. “PurePressed Base is a year-round staple in my makeup routine,” she says. “I love the natural-looking coverage it provides.”
For sweatproof coverage in the summertime, you can use PurePressed Base as part of the jane iredale Skincare Makeup System. This three-step foundation system starts with the jane iredale Smooth Affair Brightening Brightening Face Primer to smooth texture and blur imperfections. Next, you’ll apply the PurePressed Base and then top if off with jane iredale Pommisst Hydration Spray to lock in all-day wear.
If you need some extra help to conceal redness, blemishes or dark under-eye circles, it’s time to dab on a bit of jane iredale PureMatch Liquid Concealer. This long-wear liquid formula has a light, breathable texture that dries to a soft, matte finish and the doe-foot applicator makes it easy to apply wherever you need extra coverage.
When we think of summer makeup looks, the natural flush of warm weather comes to mind. jane iredale PurePressed Blush is the perfect product to bring long-lasting, natural-looking color to your cheeks. This pressed powder blush comes in a variety of shades, including the new Flourish (for light skin tones with warm undertones) and Velvet Petal (for medium skin tones with neutral undertones).
If you prefer your makeup for summer to have a sun-kissed finish, brush on a bit of jane iredale PureBronze Shimmer Bronzer. This bronzer palette features four different shades that can be blended to provide a soft, natural-looking glow. You can choose from four different color quartets: Copper Dusk (deep, metallic bronzes) , Moonglow (pearly beach-inspired hues, Peaches & Cream (cool peach tones) and Rose Dawn (warm floral pinks).
When it comes to summer makeup for your eyes, we love a defined look that’s not too harsh. With just a few products, you can achieve summer-worthy eye makeup with a soft, natural vibe.
The new jane iredale ColorLUXE Eye Shadow Stick comes in an array of colors with either matte or pearl finishes. These cream-to-powder eyeshadow sticks are ultra-versatile, functioning as an eyeliner, shadow or highlighter.
To use as a liner for soft definition, we love Americano, a matte dark brown worthy of its coffee-inspired name. For the eyelid, consider Alabaster, a matte cream, or Bronze, a shimmery deep brown. For shadow or highlighting, our go-tos are Rosé, a rich, pearly shade reminiscent of the pink wine of the same name, or Moonstone, a radiant champagne hue.
If you prefer a traditional eyeshadow palette, jane iredale PurePressed Eye Shadow Triple combines three crease-free shades in one mirrored compact. The new colorway Wildflower includes a matte peach, matte chocolate and metallic coral, making it the perfect palette for all of your summer makeup looks.
To help fill in sparse brows for a soft and full look, you can apply jane iredale PureWow Brow Powder. From Ash Blonde to Auburn to Soft Black, you can choose the shade that best complements your coloring.
As the finishing touch for your summer makeup look, reach for moisturizing lipstick with a natural-looking satin finish, such as jane iredale ColorLuxe Hydrating Cream Lipstick. Formulated with nourishing ingredients such as cocoa butter and sunflower oil, this rich lip color glides on smoothly. For daytime, we love rosy shades such as Blush and Bellini or tan-leaning Toffee. For a sultry summer date night, consider bolder colors such as Poppy (a warm tomato red), Peony (a punchy magenta) or Bordeaux (a deep, dramatic wine).
Are you looking for more makeup tips? You can learn about the difference between CC cream and foundation on the LovelySkin Blog.