Summer Beauty Essentials

one benefit lemon-aid // two clinique bb cream // three nars orgasm blush // four tarte the sculptor  

five clinique long last glosswear in 'kissyfit' // six nars 'honolulu honey' // seven benefit 'they're real' mascara //eight bareminerals original 

Today I am talking about my tried and tested beauty staples. For me, Summer is all about easy natural makeup looks. I tend to just stick to a simple eye, pretty glossy lip and a pretty coral cheek. 

These items below will be all you need to achieve that pretty Summer glow that we all want!

one - I cannot live without this amazing highlighter. I use it for everything from perking up tired looking eyes to helping with contouring. 

two - I have literally tried dozens and dozens of BB Creams and I have to say this one is hands down the best one ever. It also has SPF 30 and actually improves your skin over time - no, really, it does!

three - I've been addicted to this pretty blush for years, and so has most everyone else I know. It's universally flattering on almost any skin tone and gives you such a gorgeous glow - what's not to love?

four - ok, ok - seriously where has this stick been all my life?? I am not a professional makeup artist and contouring is not only confusing, it's pretty scary when done badly. This little stick takes out all the guess work. I use it with the Benefit Lemon-Aid for the perfect 'lazy glam' contour (stay tuned for a tutorial later this week).

five - three words - BEST LIPGLOSS EVER. It keeps my pout just the right amount of glossy, shiny, pigmented and moisturized. I can't say enough about it - amazing, seriously!

six - this is a universally flattering nude lipstick, and it's amazingly moisturizing - love!

seven - I would never use another mascara ever. Let's just say that if I could only have one item of makeup for the rest of my life it would be this mascara. [I've also worn it in this tutorial]

eight - I love the natural and buildable coverage of this amazing powder. I layer just a bit of it over my BB Cream for a natural but totally flawless look.