What’s your summer fruit of choice?

Let’s imagine it. You’re sitting at the beach with your feet buried in sand like a mermaid, or maybe in the mountains having a picnic amongst the wildflowers, and with you is a plate of your favorite fruit.

Which fruit do you imagine enjoying?

I only ask because when I think of summer, I automatically envision being somewhere wonderful with a refreshing drink (white peach lemonade anyone?) and a refreshing plate of fruit with me.

My personal choice? Watermelon and peaches.

And you know what else gets me giddy about the summer sun?

Makeup.

So what’s better than creating a makeup look that gives hints to one of my favorite summer fruits: peaches

And by the way…

Peach is a beautiful color to wear, specifically in the summer. It melts into the skin and gives a sincerely natural flush of color. Ahh, it’s dreamy.

So for this look, I’m breaking down the products I used and listing my top-favorite peach toned products that are bound to become your new favorite summer-insipred makeup products.

This is gonna be good.

We Can’t Ignore The Hair.

Okay I know you’re here for makeup, but I just wanted to mention some products I used to achieve this hairstyle. I personally really love it in particular for summer – makes me feel like a mermaid on land.

So I just wanted to give some lovin’ to the products because they make my hair dreams come true.

This is everything I use after I wash my hair…

The Mermaid Haircare Products:

• Mizani 25 Miracle Milk Heat Protectant Leave-In Conditioner
• JVN Complete Hydrating Air Dry Hair Styling Cream
• Moroccanoil Moroccanoil Treatment Hair Oil
• Bumble and Bumble Thickening Dryspun Volume Texture Spray
• Gisou Curling Tool – how I achieve these bouncy curls.

A Burnt Peach.

Have you ever tried grilled peaches with burrata? Oh my goodness gracious, it’s heavenly.

Personally, I love it when dishes have a nice flavorful char (aka partially burnt). I enjoy the smokeyness of the grilled burn. And you know what, I like the same effect with my makeup.

As in, I love creating the effect of a sunburn with my blush.

I like how it gives the effect of a more natural flush on my cheeks, as if I just came back from the beach and had a little too much fun in the sun.

And a peachy-toned blush and/or eyeshadow, lip oil, etc., is my favorite way to achieve that look.

Let’s breakdown everything I used for this look.

The Delicious Products.

First Off, The Base.

As you know, we love to glow. So first off (after hydrating skincare), I used a new product in my routine, the Elf Power Grip Primer. I usually use the MILK MAKEUP Hydro Grip Hydrating Makeup Primer with Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide which is my favorite gel makeup primer, but I thought I might as well try out the doupe from Elf to see how it compares.

I don’t think I can tell the difference between the two products, but I still favor MILK MAKEUP over Elf.

Next, I applied the L’Oréal Paris Glotion Natural Glow Enhancer Tinted Moisturizer for Face and Body and mixed it with my Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Liquid Foundation. I love this foundation so much, it’s so reliable and brings me so much joy to use.

I applied the glow and foundation with my Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Foundation Brush, then blended it with my Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge.

Next On The List.

Next, I used one of my new favorite concealers the Fenty Beauty We’re Even Hydrating Longwear Waterproof Concealer. I apply it under my eyes and a little bit where I typically get shiny on my forehead and chin.

For bronzer, I used the HUDA BEAUTY Tantour Contour & Bronzer Cream and for blush I used the Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush in the color Joy – a dewy muted peach. To add a bit of a sunburn effect, I add a light layer of the NARS Talc-Free Powder Blush in the color Dolce Vita – 888 – matte dusty rose.

Utterly lovely, a fabulous combo.

A Little Something For The Eyes.

For the eyes, I used the Charlotte Tilbury The Beautyverse Palette – God, this is so good. I used the shade Virtual Taupe as the base, then a wash of Golden Galaxy on top. I love this palette so much.

I used the Morphe M453 Crease Blender Eyeshadow Brush and the Morphe M173 Chubby Buffer Concealer Brush. to apply and blend out the shadows.

Juicy Lips.

If we’re creating a makeup look inspired by a peach, we must make sure the lips are juicy like a peach. In this case, I used the Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Tinted Lip Oil also in the color Joy – mutted peach, then added the Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer in the color Fenty Glow – shimmering rose nude.

Delicious.

The Finale.

I don’t know about you, but I love applying highlighter for the grand finale. I think it’s my favorite step of the makeup process, it’s the best finishing touch.

For this look, I used my tried-and-true Rare Beauty Positive Light Liquid Luminizer Highlighter, then added a little bit of the Rare Beauty Positive Light Silky Highlighter on top.

Love.

Quick List of Peachy Products.

In case you don’t have the particular products I used for this look, here are a handful of other peachy products that would work.

• Patrick Ta Major Headlines Double-Take Crème & Powder Blush Duo in the color She’s the Moment (soft tangerine) – golden peach.
• Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Luminous Powder Blush in the color Joy – muted peach.
• Fenty Beauty Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream Blush in the color Peach Face – soft peach.
• Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Highlighter Wand in the color Peachgasm.
• Fenty Beauty Snap Shadows Mix & Match Eyeshadow Palette – 5 Peach.
• Haus Labs Color Fuse Talc-Free Blush Powder With Fermented Arnica in the color Pomelo Peach – soft coral.
• REFY Cream Blush in the color Peach – a fresh mix of pink and orange with warm undertones.

Et Voila.

There you have, a burnt peach and gold shimmer summer makeup look, just for you.

If you want to look like you’re a radiant mermaid that just came out of the water, I recommend trying out some peachy products. It’s always a good idea.

And I know you’re here for the gold shimmer, but I’d like to introduce you to an alternative shade for a summer evening or another daytime look…

That’s right, I’m talking about purple shimmer.

Curious? I thought so. Click here to see my next makeup look – How To: Daytime Makeup With Purple Shimmer.

Love,

Anastasiya

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