Summer makeup should be simple, fuss-free, and, most importantly, lightweight if you want it to withstand sweltering temperatures while allowing your skin to breathe. For those hot days when you’re looking for a pared-down routine free of makeup malfunctions, look to these nine lightweight makeup products for summer. From a water-based foundation to a sheer liquid eyeshadow, your makeup will stay fresh throughout the day.

9 Lightweight Makeup Products For Summer:

1. The Tinted Moisturiser

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturiser Light Revealer, £37

This tinted moisturiser gives you a radiant lift that is hard to match. Effortlessly achieve the no-makeup makeup look with mineral pigments that melt into the skin, while subtle luminescent pearls create a lit-from-within, natural glow. The blendable formula gives skin a boost of hydration for long-lasting wear and is infused with French algae to make skin look and feel refined.

 

2. The Highlighting Balm

Yves Saint Laurent Nu Glow In Balm, £27

This multi-purpose balm can be used as a luminous makeup base or targeted highlighter to add an instant glow effect to the high points of the face. Its thin liquid texture sits well under makeup when used as a radiant primer. Plus, added shea butter and plant-based glycerin provide up to 24-hour hydration. This lightweight formula melts into the skin to boost radiance and nourish.

3. The Lightweight Foundation

Chanel Les Beiges Water-Fresh Tint, £51

Lightweight, hydrating, and instantly refreshing, this ultra-light skin tint is a bestseller and worthwhile investment. It’s expertly formulated with innovative microfluidic technology, meaning 75% of the product consists of a hydrating water base. Micro-droplets of pigment melt into the skin on contact, creating a radiant, bare-skin effect. It provides a softened, smooth finish for an even complexion that lasts all day.

 

4. The Lash & Brow Product

19/99 Beauty Lash And Brow Tint, £18

Available in three shades, this lash and brow gel subtly tints hair without looking OTT. The thin-bristle brush coats lashes and brows with a light layer of product for a natural finish, which you can build up as you go. You’ll love its lightweight, smudge-proof, and flake-proof formula that stays put all day. It’s a hot weather hero.

 

 

5. The Liquid Eyeshadow

Sisley Ombre Éclat Liquide Eyeshadow, £38

Holidays and warm summer nights call for a subtle shimmer or sheen on the eyelids. Try one of Sisley’s new liquid eyeshadows to ensure it won’t feel too heavy. It allows for buildable coverage, providing a very light splash of colour or a more intense look, depending on the desired results. Once it sets, it won’t crease or flake all day.

 

 

 

6. The Powder Bronzer

Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess Bronzing Powder, £39

It’s an endless summer with this super-luxurious powder bronzer. Sweep it on to give the face, shoulders, and décolletage a seductive bronze look. It’s finely milled, so your skin will never look cakey, or the make-up feel too heavy. Instead, the oil-free formula controls shine and lightly sculpts the contours of the face.

 

 

 

 

7. The Liquid Bronzer

Rodial Bronze GlowLighter, £38

If a liquid bronzer is more your thing, we suggest the Rodial Bronze GlowLighter. This multi-use formula adds a warm depth to the face, or you can mix it with moisturiser for an all-over tint. The lightweight liquid bronzer, which is infused with skincare ingredients and pearlescent bronzing pigments, blends seamlessly into the skin to leave it looking radiant.

 

 

 

8. The Lip & Cheek Tint

Charlotte Tilbury Easy Lip & Cheek Wand, £20

This multi-use lip & cheek wand has a lightweight cream formula with a soft-matte finish to give your lips, cheeks, and even eyelids a soft flush of colour when you’re on the go. You’ll love its buildable formula and skin-loving ingredients like Vitamin E, Papaya fruit, and Raspberry leaf extract to hydrate and condition skin.

 

 

 

 

9. The Tinted Lip Balm

Honest Beauty Tinted Lip Balm, £10

Lipsticks and liquid matte colours can feel heavy in the summer, so if you’re after something subtler, try a tinted balm. Honest Beauty’s Tinted Lip Balm offers long-lasting hydration and a sheer wash of colour. A nourishing cocktail of antioxidant-rich pomegranate extract, acai extract and avocado oil promotes a smooth and supple pout. Choose from seven fruit-inspired shades, from the coral-red hues of ‘Fruit Punch’ to the pink blush tones of ‘Summer Melon’.