Summer Makeup Bag

So I've had a request to explain what I would keep in my makeup bag. I'm not sure if you've seen my 'whats in my purse' but I have waaay to much stuff that I tote around. First off I personally for summer you shouldn't be wearing a lot of makeup. You should be out at the beach and swimming. However if you must know, this is what I suggest you carry in your makeup bag for the beach





This first thing isn't something I would really carry around, however I really suggest it. Secret Clinical Strength Deodorant, if you can get the water proof formula. I love it. It's perfect to toss into your purse just in case you need a little touch up for the day. I don't really suffer from wetness, but this one makes it so I don't even suffer at all. I love this product so so much. It's a staple for my summer routine.


SUNSCREEN! Must I explain the importance of this? It's summer, and if you live anywhere like I do, it's sunny as all get out. Unless you wanna become a crispy critter may I suggest you invest in a very nice sublock. It's a plus if you find one that smells nice as well!

Another essential for summer makeup bags is a nice bronzer. One of my personal favorites is Stila's bronzer. I have it in Shade 01, and I love love love it. It doesn't have too much shimmer, it's just perfect for my skin tone. Really you need to shop around for the perfect one. Physcians's Formula has a really nice one called Bronze Booster, I have that one as well which I would suggest whole heartedly. I suggest you have two bronzers. One that has some shimmer for a little bit of fun, and a matte one for just a glow.


For lips you'll want to stay away from glossy products because they'll act as tanning oils for your lips which will cook and crack them. Kinda like the way butter cooks eggs. So unless you want friend lips I suggest you stick with a lip product with spf. The MAC tendertone is a good one, with spf 15 and a nice color it's perfect for those nights when you leave the beach to go out for dinner. If you want excellent lip protection I suggest Burts Bee's Lifegaurd's Choice. It's the best lip protection out there. However it has zinc in it which will turn your lips white. I guess then you'll have to decide if it's gonna be protection or pretty.

I don't suggest you use eyeshadow when going out to places with water. It's summer, and once again your makeup shouldn't be your first concern. However if you guys are like me and feel some what naked without your eyes all pretty the MAX Factor Vivid Impact Duos are absolutely amazing. I would say you almost don't need to carry a brush, because the applicators can blend! If that fails or you don't want to mix the products, these shadows are soft enough for you to blend with your fingers. They come in a nice variety of shades so you can find the perfect one to match your skin tone or your bathing suit. I think they're a perfect thing to have in your makeup bag so you can throw on a simple wash of shadow before you go out to eat after a long day at the beach.
The final thing that I suggest that you have in your makeup bag is a good water proof mascara. Now you don't need to run out to sehpora and buy the most expensive one you see. Personally I believe drugstore mascara is just as good as high end if not better. For me personally I love the covergirl Lash Blast mascara. Not only is it a fabulous mascara it has a waterproof formula which is perfect for the beach. Now I don't suggest getting your face wet and rubbing it because you will most likely have some bleeding, but other than that if your face gets splashed by a wave or an evil little brother you won't look like you just got dumped on prom night. However just like any eye product, if you're planning on getting dunked or going underwater mascara isn't really necessary.

I hope this has helped you guys out on trying to decide what you should keep in your makeup bag. Please feel free to leave a comment and tell me what you guys use for your summer makeup bag or any other suggestions what you think should be kept in there.

Like always, feel free to ask questions!

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Chelsea