Summer Beauty Must-Have

Now that Summer is here and hot weather is setting in, (plus living in Florida), I tend to minimize my daily makeup application to something quick, light and oh so airy-feeling. My absolute must-have Summertime product is a Lip & Cheek Stain.

Available in a multitude of colors, lip/cheek stains can be found in numerous cosmetic brands. Some of my favorites:

Sephora's Lush Flush in Pinot, a ripe cherry color. It's fabulous gel-based formula is easy to apply and blend allowing buildable coverage to achieve a deeper level of intensity. The stain mimics a flushed look on both lips and cheeks and really gives an all over glow to my face. Sephora's Lush Flush comes in a tube complete with an applicator wand. It's the perfect size to toss in a purse and fits easily into your pocket.

BECCA's Beach Tint is a beautifully blendable crème stain for cheeks and lips that suit all skin types. Kiss-proof and water-resistant, it dries to a perfect, streak-free, non-greasy and non-drying finish. Each shade is deliciously scented in its synonymous name. Watermelon seems to be the perfect color for every skin tone. And nothing says Summertime like watermelon!

Benefit's Benetint is also kiss-proof and waterproof, with an ultra sheer rose tint. It provides an innocent yet provocative glow and is amazing on both cheeks and lips. Benefit's Benetint is available in a polish size bottle and comes with it's own small lip-style brush applicator.

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