Last updated on May 5th, 2024 at 01:54 pm
What’s in your summer beauty and makeup bag?
Do you long for those golden, sunny days ahead? The days that end with a sun kissed, freckled face, and a warm glow all over. It leaves you feeling a beautiful tired from a day of activities and fun in the sun.
Yes, me too.
There are so many things I love about summer. No layers, swimming, camping, family, slower pace of life, and more. I also perfect my summer wardrobes and beauty routines more than I do in the winter. Getting my tan legs out, showing off a new bronzer or a new summer, floral scent for my holidays just is more fun.
This summer I am changing my summer beauty up, with my new found love for glitter makeup and learning how to take better care of my skin. Recently, I have learn a few new things about makeup products so I am looking forward to putting my makeup skills to the test. I also have a love for new colors that make me think of summer. You will be catching me in more reds, burnt oranges and salmon color clothes this year. Something I hardly ever buy or wear, normally.
Here is my Summer Beauty & Makeup Bag reveal…
Let’s start with the foundation of your face. You need to always protect your skin with sunscreen and moisturizer. This is something that I have been working on so hard in my beauty routine. 
SELF TANNING
Go one step further and mix a few drops of Boots’ Isle of Paradise Self Tanning Drops right in to your moisturizer for a tan glow. It’s great fo the face or body. You can try only 3 drops up to 12 drops and see how you get on. Every skin is different but it’s subtle and smooth and no turning orange or streaking. I don’t do with with lotions for self tanning. I forget to wash my hands or get it stuck in parts of my ankle that make me look orange dipped. So far, drops have been so easy to use with a nice medium effect. They also come in dark or light too.
EYESHADOWS
I envision lots of golds, burnt oranges, and glitter pinks eyeshadows for summer. I like to concentrate on my eyes in summer. Painting them with fun, playful colors that stand out. I have always been a palette girl. It gives you more options and is easier to pack one palette rather than six different containers of eyeshadows. It also gives you the added bonus that the various colors coordinate allowing you to mix and match to your desired look. Get creative, try one color on the inside and one color on the outside. Or perhaps completely layer two colors to create your own color combo. You can be really versatile. I am loving this Boots Rose Gold Palette from E.L.F.
EYEBROWS, BLUSHES, BRONZERS and HIGHLIGHTING
I put all these together even though there are a lot of products that could fall under this category for my summer bag. But it’s summer, if you can’t sit hours in the sun to get that perfect summer kissed face, it doesn’t mean you can’t still look the part. Think about accenting those little features we sometimes (more often than not) ignore. This is a big one for me as I have never pencilled in eyebrows, I know! Can you believe it. I have never used highlighters, bronzers or even blush. I skipped the cheeks completely.
Just a little extra effort with products like Boots’ Soap & Glory Archery D-I-Y Brow Bar you can highlight and color in those brows and change your summer look dramatically. I like to do this if I am going from day to night look. Just have your DIY Brow Bar kit in your purse and quickly do it on the go when you go out from a day out. It’s the perfect day to night transition for summer beauty look.
I couldn’t believe that just coloring in my eyebrows and highlighting my brow bone changed my entire face. I look so much better. It’s like I didn’t have eyebrows (as they are completely white) my whole life and at 35 years old, I grew them in. WOW. I get so many asking me now what have I changed recently. They can’t quite pin point it.
Bronzers and highlighting zones or blush for your cheeks are another way to complete your summer look. Keep that golden, sun kissed feeling going long into the summer nights using these to accent your features. But for me, I am in the sun a lot over the summer so just doing my eyebrows is enough for the summer which is why I am highlighting it here for you. Pun intended!
LIPS
I don’t go anywhere without something to pop on my lips come summer time. Think glittery, shimmering, shiny, and more for your lips and that’s what I will be toting around in my summer makeup bag.
I have fallen in love with this color from Boots’ Smashbox Gloss Angeles lipgloss. Normally I go for really pale pinks or nude colors but like I said this summer I am changing it up and going all out golden, rose gold, burnt orange, reds. This is the perfect stepping stone color for that from pinks. It’s called Actors Gild. It comes in 14 colors and I want them all!
It leaves your lips shimmering with delight, moist and pretty for that beach day out.
I say this is the most important one to pack around in your summer bag because sometimes you don’t want makeup on or you have been swimming and just popping a little lippy on can make you feel pretty and set for the beach without the effort.
PERFUMES
For me, the more sweet, floral a scent is the better. I think every single perfume smells different on every single perfume. I have asked many friends what they are wearing as I loved the smell only to find it doesn’t smell like that on me at all. Funny thing, isn’t it? We all have our own personal smell to mix with.
Boots’ Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Bloom Eau de Toilette perfume is both my favorite scent and holds dear memories of my honeymoon too. It was the first perfume I ever smelled and felt like I could wear that every day and never get sick of it. It’s subtle and sweet. It suits me.
NAILS
Everyone knows summer time is the time to get those toes out and paint those nails. With my feet permanently in flipflops and heels, my toes are on display 24/7. Even if I have to apply as I am walking out of the house, I will have my toes painted. I love Boots’ Essie nail polish colors. This one pairs well with my new summer salmon, coral, burnt orange trend. You can’t tell here but it’s shimmery and glittery too. It went on smoothly and dried fast which is a bonus for me. I have three kids and no time to wait to dry for hours without smudging.
*THIS POST IS AN ADVERTISED COLLABORATION WITH BOOTS BUT ALL THOUGHTS ARE MY OWN.
I LOVE trying out new make up products and these look great Jenny, especially the tanning drops – I’m keen to try those out! I totally agree that the ESSIE nail varnish is by far the best, longest lasting I’ve ever used. I’ve started painting my own nails (and toe nails) again recently and it really makes you feel more ‘ready’ for summer doesn’t it? xx
It does. Just a few minutes with a bit of color on the nails and toes and you do feel so much better in summer with them on show. I love playing with makeup never thought I would say that!
I love trying out new products especially at summer time. I’ve never tried the tanning drops but heard good things
Yes, me too. Now that I am learning more about my skincare and makeup products and how to use them. I am having fun going through beauty shops and trying new things.
I have a makeup obsession and all of these sounds amazing, those tanning drops look a great idea, will have to try out the eye shadows too I really need to wear it more, gorgeous pictures of you my lovely xx
Thanks hunny so kind. It’s fab tanning drops new favorite. Try them. Bargain prices too.
You look gorgeous Jenny. I love your sparkling nails and perfect for the summer x
It’s my new favorite color. Think I might be able to pull off to Autumn?
Oh gosh I want all of these. I especially love the sound of those tan drops, I’ve never heard of them before I need to check them out!!
It’s so easy to use them too by just adding them to your moisturiser. Loving them for summer.
My wife would love these great summer beauty products.
They make great Christmas presents too. Just a thought, coming up!
What a gorgeous summer look! I’ve been meaning to try those tanning drops for ages and completely forgot the name of the brand so thanks for jogging my memory! That Essie nail polish is similar to one I have, the colour is gorgeous.
Thank you so much. Fun to use new products this summer and great prices too.
Oh I love that eye pallet!! It’s so pretty but you know me and my love for rose gold anything! & that’s genius about putting the drops of tanner into your moisturizer, I never would of thought of it! It all makes me want to go revamp my beauty supplies.
You look absolutely stunning, beautiful summer colors and smells, I want to try it all! I have never heard of the tanning drops I’m going to give them a try!!
Boots is my favourite place to go to cheer myself up and treat myself. In fact after reading this lovely that’s what I may do this Friday.
I have heard good things about the tanning drops so I think I may treat myself as I am not a fan of self tan so these sound perfect.
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I admit that your summer Beauty Box is very similar to the one I used, especially on vacation, few products but effective and ideal for the summer season and that stand out on the tan.
The nail polisher color is super stunning and I love it with your top! I have to check out the brand now.
You look gorgeous! I have been really wanting to try these Isle drops and I think that you have finally convinced me to do it! Love it!
I love that polish color! I’ve never seen self tanning drops before but I’d love to learn more! It’s still very hot in Arizona!
The Boots’ Smashbox Gloss Angeles lipgloss looks gorgeous. I love the golden, rose gold, burnt orange, and reds. It seems like the perfect stepping stone color for that from pinks. Your lips look moist and pretty for that beach day out.
I am loving that eye palette.I absolutely love the essie brand. Their nail polish colours are just the cutest and it lasts long. These are indeed summer beauty essentials.
I love the Rose Gold pallette, will look out for it next time I am in Boots
Love the eyeshadow and your great beauty tips.
I really want to try those self tanning drops!
The pictures are incredibly gorgeous!
Love how you used and styled everything! So cute and I love the red color.
Aaah I had to go back and check the perfume again LOL I just went to the mall looking for a new fragance and couldn’t decide…will go back tomorrow and check the one you shared! And I’m the same with nails, at least my feet have to be done ALWAYS and red, that’s my to go color 🙂
such a pretty summer look! i’ve been using more golden lip glosses this summer too!
You are so beautiful in that look and I love it.
My sister loves trying new products when it comes to makeup and I think she would love to try these products of yours.
I love the outfit and the nail color matches so well with the dress! Love everything in the picture and the pair of sandals are great too.
I love Boots and buy almost all of my beauty products from them as they are good quality and cheap. I am loving those nail polish shade and you look totally fabulous as well.
Aside from the nail polish, I see so many products that I haven’t tried yet, that I need to! Going to do some shopping today!
Looks like a lovely collection for the summer. My look and routine are the same for all season. Great inspiration to mix it up!
My favorite summer looks are just moisturizer and sunscreen haha
I’ve heard so much about Boots, my friends using this and introduce to me. I always wanted to try.
So many great products! Thanks for sharing these – I am not familiar with any of these products. How fun to try out a bunch of different beauty items.
This is such a cute look! Love these products!
You look great in all of these photos. I wish I can carry make up in my bag but I’m carrying Pampers and wipes lol
Ooh these are some nice looks and styles. I wish it was still going to be summer forever!
You are so pretty! Sweet and floral is actually my type. For me, our taste and choice of color, choice of outfit for the day is always according to our mood and characteristics.
My mummy has SPF in her foundation too and its so important especially in the summer! Love the nail colour!
Looks like great products!
That toenail color is perfect! It is easily my favorite part of this glam!
Oh mine too. I love this color for my nails too.
Lovely summer products! I love the shades you’ve chosen…they look beautiful on you and are perfect for the season!
Thank you so much. They have some absolutely gorgeous colors to use all year round.
What a great selection! I particularly like the shade of the Essie nail polish, really great for summer!