Summer Makeup Wishlist

Here in the South, the days are getting warmer and I'm gearing up for make-up meltdowns with a few targeted purchases. 

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Bobbi Brown Blush: Pale Pink

$25 here

I purchased this many years ago and was admittedly sad to spend $25 on blush when I knew I could get a drugstore version for a third of the price.  But I was with girlfriends getting makeovers, so it was worth it to me.  Well, that $25 blush lasted me for -- I don't know, three or four years?  It is highly pigmented so a little goes a long way.  And in the heat?  Does not move.  I'm now using an Ulta blush that was much less expensive but I'm running through it quickly and the compact already broke at the hinges.  Bobbi Brown will be my next purchase (and you can bet I'll be pairing it with a Saturday afternoon makeover, too!).  Pale Pink may look too Barbie-pink for you in the packaging, but it's such a gorgeous natural-looking pink when applied.

  

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Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer

$20 here

I've heard nothing but rave reviews about the lasting power of your eyeshadow after using this primer.  In the high heat of the summer, when my eyeshadow likes to migrate all around, I think this will be a much-appreciated addition to my makeup routine.  I love my eyeshadows too much to have them disappearing in my eye creases!

   

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MAC Lipstick: Russian Red

$15 here

On those warm days when I want to skip heavy eye makeup all together, I find that the perfect balancing act is done with some fun red lipstick.  Here in the Carolinas, humidity is ever-present.  Ever-present.  I've actually gotten into a steaming hot car some summer days that is so hot and humid that it seems to melt my mascara-coated eyelashes together.  Ever have that happen?  This classic red is all I need for a "done" face when I want to skip heavy liner.  It deserves a spot in my purse, and stat.

   

  

Just a few more products I'm still loving:

   

I can't stop obsessing over the magical powers of Seche Vite

Still loving weekly at-home peels with Philosophy "The Microdelivery" Peel Kit

Still think L'Oreal Lineur Intense is the best liquid liner on the market

Nightly face washing with Philosophy Purity is a must for me

My beloved mascara is still L'Oreal Voluminous Power Volume 24H

   

 

What beauty product is on your summer wishlist?

UPDATE! Beauty.com is having 20% off  sale going on now ... perfect time to stock up!