How to wear beach makeup without sacrificing skin care

While a no-makeup complexion works for some, for many of us, even a day at the beach requires a touch of our favorite makeup. If you are in the second category, you will want to read this. Whether you're looking to hide skin imperfections like pimples or dark circles, create a fake tan effect, or just want to look glamorous, we've got you covered with the best beach makeup products that will give you a glow without sacrificing your skin.

To some, the thought of putting on a glamorous face to go to the beach or sit by the pool seems ludicrous, but for many of us, leaving the house without makeup is simply not an option. At Skincare.com, skin obviously comes first. So for us, when it comes to getting ready for a beach day, we're all about cosmetics that can give us our coveted beach glamour, while still benefiting our skin. Lucky for us—and for you—skin care and color cosmetic brands offer a variety of skin-benefiting and protective makeup that's perfect for a day at the beach. From bronzer to concealer to lipstick, we've rounded up our must-try products for your #MOTD beach.  

BRONZE

At Skincare.com, we are for a bottle tan. After all, a beach day wouldn't be complete without a little bronze. And with L'Oréal's Sublime Bronze Summer Express Facial Bronzer, you can fake it until it's fake tanned skin. This washable facial bronzer is a great way to give your skin a subtle tan glow without the sun and commitment that comes with other self tanning products. Unlike other bronzing creams or powders, it must be applied before makeup. To use, squeeze a small amount into palm or fingers and apply with fingertips directly to face and neck. Let dry completely before continuing with your routine.

L'Oréal Sublime Bronze Summer Express Wash-off Facial Bronzer, $ 10.99

SPF

Whether you're heading to the beach or just heading to the office, applying SPF should always be the last step in your daily skincare routine and the first step in applying makeup. After you've cleansed your skin and applied moisturizer, use a facial sunscreen such as Vichy Idéal Capital Soleil with SPF 45. This fast-absorbing sunscreen provides skin with a broad spectrum of action, protecting it from the sun's dangerous UVA and UVB rays, and also leaves it with a silky and dry to the touch finish. Be sure to give your sunscreen time to absorb into your skin before you start applying your makeup so you have a dry surface to work on. 

Vichy Ideal Capital Soleil SPF 45, $ 28.50

THE FIRST

If you're not already using it, switch to a primer with SPF, especially when you're getting ready for a beach day. One of our favorite primers is Maybelline's Face Studio Master Prime. This over-the-counter product can smooth out fine lines, brighten the complexion, and hide redness and other imperfections in skin tone—all while protecting the skin with SPF 30. 

Maybelline Face Studio Master Prime, $ 9.99

CONCEALER

If you develop dark circles or blemishes under your eyes, you most likely cannot imagine a day without concealer. And luckily, you don't have to. Beach-friendly and skincare-friendly, Maybelline's Instant Age Rewind Eraser Treatment can cover imperfections and protect skin with SPF 18. Although considered a foundation, its micro-corrector applicator makes it easy to apply to small areas. plots. like a concealer. Instant Age Rewind Eraser, containing goji berries, can help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, as well as smooth imperfections on the surface of the skin.

Maybelline Instant Age Remover with Rewind, $ 12.99

BB CREAM

By now, you may be familiar with the many benefits of skin care with a BB cream. But to recap, BB cream is both makeup and skincare, as it can hydrate the skin and provide protection from harmful SPF sun rays. Some formulas may also include ceramides, essential fatty acids, and antioxidants. If we had to pick one from this list of beach makeup besides sunscreen, we'd pick BB cream for its light, subtle coverage, perfect for girls who can't even think of wearing to refuse a voice-frequency cream. It's not hard to find BB creams these days, from drugstores to luxury stores, as many cosmetics and skincare brands have created their own variations of the BB formula. One of our favorites from Kiehl's. Kiehl's BB Cream has a dual-action formula that can hide imperfections by correcting uneven skin tone, while also providing lightweight hydration and broad-spectrum SPF 50 protection. Plus, this antioxidant-rich formula also helps protect your skin from environmental aggressors - win , win. Apply in the morning and place in your beach bag to touch up makeup throughout the day.   

BB cream from Kiehl's, $ 37

POWDER

For midday makeup and to help shine, we love an SPF powder like L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Compact Makeup. With a weightless feel and a similar blending formula, this compact powder contains SPF 17 for added protection and is free from oils or pore-clogging fillers.

L'Oreal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Compact Makeup, $ 12.95

BLUSH

For this, just after playing beach volleyball - even without sweat - look, we are blushing. Our current beach favorite? Shade Shu Uemura in Gelato Lip and Cheek Color. This XNUMX-in-XNUMX product is perfect for on-the-go application as its creamy, pigmented formula comes in a squeezable tube that can be easily applied using your fingertips as a blending tool - just make sure you wash your hands first to avoid spreading germs and bacteria to your skin. Four colors to choose from - from bronze orange to soft pink - everyone will find their own shade.

Shu Uemura Tint in Gelato Lip and Cheek Color, $ 28

HIGHLIGHTER

After a few hours, support your radiance with a bright highlighter. Urban Decay's Naked Illuminated Shimmer Powder is a must-have in our summer beach makeup bags. Using the brush, apply the highlighter to the top of the cheekbones and the bridge of the nose, then apply a little to the fingertips and touch the inner corners of the eyes and the top of the cupid's bow.  

Urban Decay Naked Shimmery Illuminating Powder, $ 30

LIP BALM

If you're heading to the beach, don't skip a lip balm with SPF, even if you're planning on using a glossy lipstick or gloss. Wearing a shiny product on our lips without a layer of protection underneath can draw the sun to that delicate part of our body – like lying in the sun with baby oil smeared all over our body – and wreak havoc. We currently love Maybelline's Baby Lips in Quenched. Hydrating Formula - With SPF 20, this iconic balm can provide skin with a foundation of hydration and protection. Wear it alone or under your favorite color and don't forget to reapply. 

Maybelline Baby Lips in Quenched, $ 3.99

LIP GLOSS

In case you missed it: Lancôme has answered our skincare prayers and recently released a popular lip oil that delivers the same shine as gloss but with added skincare benefits. Inspired by fan favorite Juicy Tubes, Lancôme's Juicy Shaker combines colorful pigments with five different moisturizing oils for pouty lips that glisten in the summer sun. And with 20 shades available, you're sure to find one that matches your new bikini.

Lancome Juicy Shaker, $ 21

POMADE

If you're not a fan of gloss, there are plenty of other options when it comes to getting color. Case in point: Yves Saint Laurent's Rouge Volupté Lipstick with SPF 15. Rich in color and hydration, this award-winning lipstick leaves lips smoother, fuller and more radiant.

Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupte, $ 37