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10 Products to Keep You Looking and Feeling Good This Summer

Need some summer-friendly make-up products? We've got you!

Posted on

21 May 2019

Contributed by

Jazz-Inaya Hamilton

10 Products to Keep You Looking and Feeling Good This Summer

Summer is just around the corner and with temperatures ramping up, it’s time to switch up your routine and add a few new summer certified products to your go-to make-up bag.

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From sunscreen to lip gloss, to setting sprays - we've found some beauty items to help you make it through the summer while keeping you looking and feeling fresh.

#1 Sunscreen

Sunscreen is an essential that can’t be skipped in your routine especially if you plan on heading outdoors. However, when you apply your sunscreen, primer, foundation and everything else, it starts to feel like too much on your face. That’s why we have found you the perfect primers that can double up as your sunscreen to keep your face protected from those harmful rays.

Shiseido Refining Makeup Foundation

Shiseido Refining Makeup Foundation

Review: "I am an absolute customer for life!!! I have been looking for something to use under my makeup and was told to use a primer. OMG this is better than butter (really). I applied the primer 1st them my foundation and then my powder. It helps the makeup to stay on longer and give a much better glow to your skin. I just love it"

AED 91.98

Max Factor Facefinity All Day Primer SPF 20

Max Factor Facefinity All Day Primer SPF 20

Review: "I love the feeling on my skin and definietly helps my make up to stay longer"

AED 25

#2 Highlighter

The sun is shining down on you and your highlighter is glowing, what more could you want? these are two highlighters that will help you achieve that gorgeous summer glow.

Huda Beauty 3D Highlighter Palette Pink Sands

Huda Beauty 3D Highlighter Palette Pink Sands

With four different highlighter options, you can't go wrong with this palette.

AED 234.95

Catrice High Glow Mineral Highlighting Powder

Catrice High Glow Mineral Highlighting Powder

Review: Best highlighter on the market. Stays on all day, brilliant colour.

AED 23

#3 Lips

A chapped free glossy lip is something we all desire, but with thousands of options it’s hard to narrow the search down. Finding that perfect scrub and a gloss that doesn’t stick to everything is all most ask for, yet can’t seem to find. That's why we’ve found them for you!

Essence Shine Lip gloss

Essence Shine Lip gloss

Review: "It’s awesome! You won’t regret purchasing - it’s not sticky - very moisturizing and looks great over colors !"

AED 10

Burt's Bees 100 Percentage Natural Conditioning Lip Scrub

Burt's Bees 100 Percentage Natural Conditioning Lip Scrub

Review: "This product is fantastic. I’ve always had chapped lips, even in the summer when it’s much less common. After using this lip balm for two nights, I have no more dead flaky skin on my lips and they aren’t cracked and bleeding anymore. I’m completely sold on this and recommend it to anyone who struggles with dry cracked lips all the time."

AED 84

#4 Setting Spray

Once you’ve spent all that time perfectly applying your makeup, you don’t want the heat to melt it away as soon as you step outdoors. Finding the right setting spray will help your makeup stay throughout the day.

Urban Decay All Nighter Long Lasting Makeup Setting Spray

Urban Decay All Nighter Long Lasting Makeup Setting Spray

Review: "This product IS LIFE. I’m a huge fan of all things Urban Decay but this Setting Spray is out here saving lives! I work very long hours but my makeup looks UNTOUCHED until I wash my face in the PM. Will always recommend All Nighter!!"

AED 189.98

Make It Last

Make It Last

Review: "This product is fantastic! I've gotten so many compliments on how long my makeup has lasted. Through heat, cold, & even through sleep one time lol I will be buying more"

AED 50

#5 Bronzer

Want that summer glow without having to cook under the sun, one word, bronzer.

Physicians Formula Murumuru Butter Bronzer

Physicians Formula Murumuru Butter Bronzer

Review: "This is by far my new favorite bronzer!"

AED 76

Guerlain Terracotta Bronzing Powder

Guerlain Terracotta Bronzing Powder

Review: "My daughter and I use bronzing powder regularly to give our face and neck a pretty glow. Terracotta Bronzing Powder is smooth with beautiful color and very long lasting!"

AED 125.49

#6 Waterproof Mascara

Going for a swim, but still was your lashes to looking long and luxurious, we got you!

Maybelline Colossal Volum' Express Waterproof Mascara

Maybelline Colossal Volum' Express Waterproof Mascara

Review: "It's my every day, go-to mascara! I've gone through at least 20 different brands/types of mascara in my life and this one is one of my favorites!"

AED 26.49

Maybelline Great Lash Waterproof

Maybelline Great Lash Waterproof

Review: "Got this to replace my old mascara that was constantly smudging and getting everywhere. This one is nice, the brush is good and doesn't make my eyelashes clumpy or smudge. Also absolutely waterproof"

AED 40.10

#7 Eyeshadow

No look is complete without a little pop of color or shimmer on the eye. Here are two eye products that will help you creative a variety of stunning looks this summer.

Tartelette in bloom clay palette

Tartelette in bloom clay palette

Review: "love this pallet will always have one of these on hand with great blend-able colors and rich pigments."

AED 190

Essence Metal Shock Eyeshadow

Essence Metal Shock Eyeshadow

Review:"beautiful color...very bright. dries quickly and doesn't smudge."

AED 15.97

#8 Dry Shampoo

Dry shampoo and summer go hand in hand, it’s essential to helping everyone to keep their hair smelling and looking fresh.

Hask Coconut Dry Shampoo

Hask Coconut Dry Shampoo

Review: "Love this dry shampoo! Makes your hair look clean, not powdery! It also makes your hair soft, not stiff, like most dry shampoos!"

AED 30.99

Batiste Floral Unisex Dry Hair Shampoo

Batiste Floral Unisex Dry Hair Shampoo

Review: "Batiste is AMAZING!! I can go days without washing and my hair looks great. It adds volume to my thin hair and makes it easier to style. I love the floral scent"

AED 33

#9 Make-up Remover

Taking your makeup off at the end of the day is one the best feelings, these makeup removers will help get your face feeling clean and fresh again in no time.

Garnier Skin Active Micellar Cleansing Water

Garnier Skin Active Micellar Cleansing Water

Review: "I will be buying this product until the end of time. It is THAT good"

AED 34

Avene Micellar Lotion Cleanser And Make Up Remover

Avene Micellar Lotion Cleanser And Make Up Remover

Review: "Very happy with this as a cleanser and toner after a face wash! My skin looks and feels more radiant and I THINK it has also played a role in clearing my skin up."

AED 65

#10 Face Mask

Nothing is better than ending the day in a face mask these two will help you switch off and relax at the end of a long day. However, if you're more of a face scrub person, have a look at our 10 best face scrubs for healthy skin .

Pixi Beauty, Glow Mud Mask, with Ginseng & Sea Salt

Pixi Beauty, Glow Mud Mask, with Ginseng & Sea Salt

Review: "Loooove this mask, skin looks and feels amazing!"

AED 141

Burt's Bees Intense Hydration Treatment Mask

Burt's Bees Intense Hydration Treatment Mask

Review: "This cream is magnificent!!! This is the best night cream I have ever used. Every day I wake up with my skin feeling smooth and looking smooth and supple. There is no dryness, oiliness, or shininess. This cream is pure luxury AND it is affordable."

AED 167.72

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