Cool Summer makeup.
These are the Cool Summer shades I use with clients in the Colorbook studio and in the client photos you see on the site. Each recommendation includes a note on why I love it for this season.
Lid Glow Cream Shadow
Counter·Luster
“My Cool Summers love this color to brighten their eyes!”
Beyond Lip Gloss
Counter·Magnolia Shimmer
“Mauve is a classic Cool Summer shade! You’ll love how their lip glosses feel.”
Flush Balm Blush
MERIT Beauty·Archival
“Love this soft mauve for a natural look”
Shade Slick Tinted Lip Oil
MERIT Beauty·Twin Set
“My clients love the look of this lip oil!”
Sheer Genius Conditioning Lipstick
Counter·Rose
“The brightest lip I'd recommend for a Cool Summer: a pretty rose for special occasions or to pair with your neutrals.”
Lined & Primed Lip Defining Pencil
Counter·Pink Blossom
Dream Lip Oil
Summer Fridays·Soft Mauve
“easy, natural mauve lip oil for cool summers!”
Balmy Tint Hydrating Lip Balm
ILIA Beauty·Memoir
ReDimension Hydra Bronzer
RMS Beauty·Beachwalk Betty
“Love this for Cool | True summers!”
Solo Shadow Eye Color
MERIT Beauty·Glacé
“A soft rose. I would put this all over your eyes for a gorgeous Cool Summer look.”
Day Glow Highlighting Balm
MERIT Beauty·Cava
Balmy Tint Hydrating Lip Balm
ILIA Beauty·Runaway
“Another natural option for Cool Summers. These balms are so nice on your lips!”
Dream Lip Oil
Summer Fridays·pink cloud
“love this lip oil!”
Multi-Stick Cream Blush
ILIA Beauty·At Last
The Necessary Eyeshadow Palette - Cool Nude
ILIA Beauty·Cool Nude
Liquid Lash Extensions Tubing Mascara
Thrive Causemetics·Crystal
“I recommend this brown/black mascara to all of my color clients!”
MakeWaves Mascara
Tower 28·Drift
“Love this clean brown mascara!”
How to wear it
Cool Summer makeup notes.
- Lips. Rose, mauve, soft plum, and cool berry. Avoid warm corals, peach nudes, or warm reds.
- Eyes. Cool taupe, soft plum, dusty rose, and silvery gray shadows. Cool gray-black liner over true black.
- Blush. Cool pink, soft rose, and muted mauve. Avoid warm peach or apricot.
- Foundation. Look for cool or neutral undertones with a soft, refined finish—never warm or yellow-based.
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