How to Achieve The Trendy Beach Makeup Look? -

Summer beauty has something magical about it. There’s sun-kissed skin. Salty waves and a carefree glow. One that just happens after a day by the ocean. Do you know you can achieve the “I just left the beach and look effortlessly radiant” vibe? And that you can do it even if you’re not near salt water?

Now you need to consider the trendy beach makeup look. It’s a glowy, light and the right mix of undone and intentional look. Kind of like a bronze mermaid meets a golden-hour goddess. It’s minimalist and wearable. And it also gives major vacation energy. Even if the beach for you is your backyard.

You could be headed to an actual coastal getaway. Or if you just want to take the fresh-faced beachy glow. Here are some tips, product recommendations and tricks too. So all of it can last through the heat.

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Always starting with a sun-protected glow

Your beauty makeup always starts before the actual makeup. And I mean the skin prep. Your base should be hydrated, dewy and protected. You can start with a lightweight moisturizer. Even better if it has hyaluronic acid. Then continue with a broad-spectrum sunscreen. It should be one that doesn’t leave a white cast. Also, consider one with a radiant finish. Especially if you want the natural glow before you reach for foundation.

Now, if you’re planning to hit the pool or the sand. Choose a water-resistant SPF. Don’t forget to let it sink in for a few minutes before applying anything else. You can also mix a drop of liquid highlighter. Or even bronzing drops into your sunscreen. This way you’ll achieve a lit-from-within effect without any filters.

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Avoid full coverage

The beach makeup aesthetic is all about less is more. This is why full coverage foundations can feel too heavy. And even melt under the sun. Instead, choose a tinted moisturizer, a BB cream, or a skin tint. They’ll be just enough to even out your complexion. And let your freckles and natural skin peek through.

You can also spot-conceal where it is needed. Like little breakouts or under-eye circles. But it’s important to avoid over-mattifying your face. Let the natural shine live. It’s always part of the charm. If your skin is oily, then a light dusting of translucent powder under the T-zone is fine. But resist the temptation to go full matte. Your beachy glow should feel soft and dewy. Not cakey or flat.

Your bestie, the bronzer

No beachy look is ever complete without bronzer. It is the key to faking that “I’ve been on a boat all weekend” warmth. You can choose a liquid or cream bronzer to achieve a more skin-like finish. Then you can tap it into your face’s high points. Like your cheeks, temples, and hairline. Even across the nose. You have to apply it where the sun would naturally hit.

You can use a bronzing stick with a little shimmer. It will give a backlit effect. And then pair it with a peachy or coral tone blush. Blend them to get a seamless and sun-drenched look.

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No effort required for beachy eyes

Let’s be brutally real. Nobody is going for a cut crease at the beach. The trendy beach makeup eye is glowing, easy and with a little touch of sexy. You can use a shimmer or cream stick in a warm champagne, gold or bronze tone. And apply it all over the lid. These are super bendable with fingers. And you won’t need to be precise.

To level it up, just smudge a bit of soft brown eyeliner on the lash line. This will help you achieve the “I didn’t sleep, but I still look amazing” vibe. Skip the heavy eyelashes. Instead, curl them and use waterproof mascara. One that won’t smudge if you sweat. Or even dip into the water. You want to achieve fluttery and defined ones. Not clumpy and heavy.

Keep brows fluffy and natural

Beach makeup is where the fluffy brow is supreme. For this, you need to ditch the super-defined arches. And go for something that is a little wilder and more effortless.

Just brush your brow up with a tinted brow gel or wax. Then simply leave it like that. To fill any gaps, use a fine-tipped pencil to get natural strokes. The goal is to look like you woke up that way. No matter if it took five minutes of brushing.

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Tinted, glossy and SPF-infused lips

What you are aiming for are lips that look like you’ve just been eating strawberries by the sea. To achieve it, you should opt for tinted balms, lip oils or sheer glosses. The shades should be rose, coral or any berry shade. These should be hydrating, low-maintenance. And be able to reapply beautifully throughout the day.

A little tip is to go for a lip balm that includes SPF. Don’t forget that your lips need sun protection too. And that, sunburnt, cracked lips are never part of the beach babe aesthetic.

Making it last

While the goal is to look effortless, you’ll still want your look to stay put. And most especially if you are out in the sun all day. You can finish it with a dewy setting spray to lock everything in. And without flattening the glow. Choose an alcohol-free one to avoid drying out your skin.