Light Summer makeup.
These are the Light 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.
Cheeky Clean Cream Blush
Counter·Havana
“Carnation Pink A gorgeous link pink I use in my studio now for Light Summer blush.”
Lid Glow Cream Shadow
Counter·Luster
“this is a natural sheer pink that brightens your eyes. My light summers love this!”
Clean Swipe Hyaluronic Lip Balm
Counter·Plush
“a new favorite for my Light Summers in my studio. Gorgeous natural looking color for everyday!”
Beyond Lip Gloss
Counter·Dahlia
“Light Summers, this will be a new favorite in your makeup bag!”
Lined & Primed Lip Defining Pencil
Counter·Pink Blossom
Sheer Genius Conditioning Lipstick
Counter·Petal
“A light, natural pink that will go with all of your colors.”
Beyond Lip Gloss
Counter·Peony
Flush Balm Blush
MERIT Beauty·Stockholm
“A gorgeous baby pink that is perfect for light summers.”
Solo Shadow Eye Color
MERIT Beauty·Glacé
“Beautiful cool eye shadow for Light Summers. Put this all over to brighten your eyes.”
ReDimension Hydra Bronzer
RMS Beauty·Beachwalk Betty
“Love this for light summers!”
Day Glow Highlighting Balm
MERIT Beauty·Cava
MakeWaves Mascara
Tower 28·Drift
“Love this clean brown mascara!”
Dream Lip Oil
Summer Fridays·Pink cloud
“obsessed over this lip oil! A very sheer light pink for a natural look.”
Essential Hydrating Lip Oil
Jouer Cosmetics·Reve
“light soft pink perfect for light summers”
Liquid Lash Extensions Tubing Mascara
Thrive Causemetics·Crystal
“I recommend this tubing brown/black mascara to all of my color clients!”
The Day-to-Soirée Set Eyeshadow Palette
Jouer Cosmetics
How to wear it
Light Summer makeup notes.
- Lips. Light cool pink, rose, raspberry, and pink coral. Avoid warm corals or peach nudes.
- Eyes. Soft taupe, cool gray, light plum, and silvery shadows. Brown or cool gray-black liner.
- Blush. Cool pink, rose, and soft mauve. Avoid warm peach or apricot.
- Foundation. Look for cool or neutral undertones with a fresh, luminous finish—never warm or yellow-based.
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