For a fresh and light summer makeup, prioritize versatile products with sensory textures that are easy to apply and heat-resistant. Here are our 6 must-haves with a bonus at the end of the article.
Just a few days left before your vacation starts! The destination is booked, your outfits, swimsuits, shoes, and accessories are already packed. All that’s left is to prepare your makeup bag. But there’s no need to overload it with too many products. As you know, we wear less makeup in the summer. Firstly, because it’s hot and it’s important to let your skin breathe (to avoid breakouts). But mostly because our lovely tanned complexion is enough on its own. So, we pack the essentials for a natural, radiant summer look: a mattifying foundation, waterproof mascara, and a bronzing powder. Let’s take a look.
Phyto-teint Perfection Foundation, Sisley
While we try to leave our skin bare during beach days, in the evening we can afford a touch of foundation, especially if we tend to sweat a lot and have excess sebum due to the heat. To remedy this, choose a mattifying but also hydrating fluid to nourish our skin which has been dried out by the sun. We love Sisley’s new Phyto-teint Perfection. Super lightweight, it nourishes, smooths, and evens out the skin texture.
Its ultra-long-lasting formula, transfer-free, provides a matte finish with a natural glow. It’s ideal for blurring pores and other imperfections. Moreover, its resistant texture doesn’t require touch-ups throughout the day. Perfect for a lasting summer makeup look! Be careful not to apply too much product as it is very covering. A pea-sized amount is enough.
Price: 1001 DH for a 30 ml bottle.
Available in: 29 shades.
Available at: Beauty Success or beautysuccess.co
Glow Powder L’Instant Doré, La Provençale Bio
Launched in 2018 by the L’Oréal group, La Provençale Bio might not ring a bell. Yet, it has been buzzing on social media for a few months now, first for its certified organic skincare based on the virtues of olive oil, then for its complete line of makeup. All entirely natural! From complexion products to eye and lip makeup, there’s plenty to choose from. For a trendy summer look, we recommend the new Glow Powder L’Instant Doré. Enriched with organic olive oil and composed of 100% natural ingredients, this 3-in-1 powder includes a bronzer, a peach blush, and a pink highlighter.
It’s a versatile product that sculpts, enhances, and illuminates the complexion for an instant healthy glow. Special mention for its fine, lightweight texture that melts easily into the skin, and its beautifully pearly and iridescent finish.
Price: Around 180 DH for the palette.
Available at: laprovencale.bio
Self Tan Self-Tanning Drops, Clarins
Here’s another product that is a summer favorite among trendy influencers. It is one of the brand’s best-sellers. Clarins’ Self Tan Self-Tanning Radiance-Plus Golden Glow Booster for the face provides a lovely tanned and radiant complexion effortlessly. It’s the perfect solution for those who don’t want to expose themselves to the sun. Its liquid format is convenient to use: just mix a few drops of self-tanner with your moisturizer. Composed of 99% natural ingredients, it offers a customizable result: 2 drops for a healthy glow, 3 drops for a more golden tan, to be repeated according to the desired intensity.
We warn you, the result is impressive! No need to overdo it. Remember to wash your hands after use. Last but not least, the aloe vera extract deeply hydrates the skin, offering a more even and longer-lasting tan.
Price: Around 350 DH for a 15 ml bottle.
Available at clarins.fr
Idôle Tint, Multi-Use Liquid Eyeshadow, Lancôme
Here’s another versatile product that is a must-have for our summer makeup. To enhance your gaze, there’s no need for heavy smoky eyes. Opt for lightweight, shimmery textures. We particularly love this liquid eyeshadow by Lancôme. Firstly, for its beveled applicator that allows for multiple uses: the flat side for applying the product all over the lid or the edge for drawing an eyeliner line. Secondly, for its ultra-pigmented and waterproof formula that offers 16-hour wear.
As you might have guessed, the product doesn’t crease on the lids. Lastly, Idôle Tint can also be used as a blush or highlighter. In short, a highly useful versatile product.
Price: 380 DH for a 7 ml bottle. Available in 7 shades.
Available at: Select perfumeries.
Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Mascara, Dior
Now for mascara. Once again, choose a waterproof formula so you can spend the whole day, even go swimming, without ending up with panda eyes. Our favorite? Dior’s Diorshow Iconic Overcurl, which has been revamped this season. It is now refillable and its formula is enriched with cornflower floral water. As a result, lashes are nourished and strengthened day after day. Its curved brush offers unparalleled volume and curl. Lashes are perfectly fanned out, appearing longer, and the eyes look more open. Lastly, its waterproof formula provides intense, long-lasting color without smudging.
Price: 464 DH. Available in 3 shades (black, brown, and blue).
Available at: Select perfumeries.
KissKiss Bee Glow Tinted Lip Balm, Guerlain
We finish our beauty routine with the lips. This season, Guerlain unveils KissKiss Bee Glow, a tinted lip balm infused with honey and composed of 98% natural ingredients. In addition to enhancing the natural color of the lips, it hydrates and regenerates them. Soothed, softened, nourished, and plumped, they become more beautiful and comfortable day after day. Special mention for its creamy, ultra-melting formula that glides on the lips and provides a shiny, non-sticky finish with a transparent effect. It’s available in 8 shades inspired by the color of flowers pollinated by bees.
Price: 486 DH.
Available at: Select perfumeries.
Bonus: Shimmering Multi-Use Oil, Avril
What would summer makeup be without a touch of glow? To shine brightly in the evening, dare to use shimmering oil on your arms, legs, and neckline. We recommend the one by Avril, the French organic cosmetics brand newly available in Morocco. Enriched with sweet almond oil, it deeply nourishes and softens the skin, highlighting our tan. We love its 100% natural fragrance with coconut and fig notes, which smells like vacation. Lastly, this multi-use oil can also be applied to hair for perfectly hydrated and enhanced locks. Perfect!
Price: 150 DH for a 100 ml bottle.
Available at: Avril Casablanca store, avril.ma, or select perfumeries.
Picture (c) : Vogue
