Summer Drugstore Buys Hollywood Makeup Artists Swear By
By Lexy Lebsack
PHOTO: COURTESY OF ROXY SAFFAIE.
You already know the drugstore is stocked with all the beauty products you need to conceal, brighten, define, and illuminate your look without breaking the bank — but you may not know exactly which are the best of the bunch.
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So, we asked for a little help from Hollywood’s top makeup pros to find out exactly what we should be adding to our cart. Now, you can navigate your local CVS with suggestions from 15 of Tinseltown’s most in-demand artists as you start swapping out those rich, jewel-tone lip colors and inky eye pencils for more warm-weather-friendly lip stains and waterproof mascaras. And, skin? We suggest you pick up a primer and blotting papers to combat shine, and a natural-looking highlighter to add a subtle glow to your complexion.
From lipstick to liner, consider this the definitive list for taking your makeup bag into summer — without asking for a raise.
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PHOTO: COURTESY OF CAROLA GONZALEZ.
Makeup Artist: Carola Gonzalez
Clients: Kerry Washington, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Jaime King
“I’m obsessed with Maybelline’s Baby Lips lip balm for keeping your lips hydrated in the warmer months,” Gonzalez tells us. “The colors are fun and vibrant, making them great for summer, and you’ll love how soft your lips feel.”
Maybelline Baby Lips Moisturizing Balm, $2.98, available at Walmart.
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“We all tend to get a little more shiny and oily during the summer, so I suggest adding NYX Blotting Paper to your makeup kit,” Gonzalez says. “They’re ideal to have on those hot summer days when you don’t want to have to apply powder. Just blot to keep your skin looking fresh throughout the day.“
Nyx Cosmetics Blotting Paper, $4, available at Nyx Cosmetics.
"When I think of summer, I think of skin with a healthy glow,” Gonzalez told us. "That’s why I recommend bronzers instead of tanning. I really like Neutrogena’s formula in Sunset Glow, because it’s a golden shade that looks great on light to medium skin tones.”
Neutrogena Healthy Skin Custom Glow Bronzer In Sunrise Glow, $13.75, available at Amazon.
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PHOTO: COURTESY OF BEAU NELSON.
Makeup Artist: Beau Nelson
Clients: Nicole Richie, Kristen Stewart, Nina Dobrev
"L'Oréal’s setting spray locks makeup into place, keeping it fresh for hours,” Nelson tells us. "It’s amazing for hot, humid weather and particularly useful for oilier skins. It also helps powder settle into the skin, making your makeup look more natural.”
L'Oreal Paris Makeup Extender Setting Spray, $13.99, available at Target.
“These wipes are great for leaving in your car to cleanse your face after the beach,” Nelson says. “Sometimes, heavier sunscreens can clog your pores, so it’s best to get them off after you’re out of the sun. These wipes leave your skin feeling fresh and clean.”
Neutrogena Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes, $6.49, available at Neutrogena.
“L’Oréal’s self-tanners are great for faking a tan, or enhancing the one you already have,” Nelson says. "The colors are foolproof and provide a warm, golden glow. I like to put them on my clients at night so they wake up looking like they spent the day at the beach.”
L'Oréal Sublime Bronze Tinted Lotion, $7.50, available at Amazon.
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PHOTO: COURTESY OF MAI QUYNH.
Makeup Artist: Mai Quynh
Clients: Scarlett Johansson, Taylor Schilling, Emmy Rossum
“This daily cleanser leaves your skin clear and smooth,” Quynh tells us. "The charcoal helps draw out any excess oils, so you’ll be less shiny during the summer months.”
Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser, $6.99, available at Ulta.
“I love using these wipes when I’m feeling sweaty and sticky, because they leave a soft, powdery finish that makes my skin feel refreshed and cool,” Quynh says. "They’re perfect anytime in humid weather, especially mid-day for an instant pick-me-up.”
Ban Total Refresh Cooling Body Cloths, $3.39, available at Drugstore.com.
“This happy, coral-pink tone will brighten up anyone’s face and is great for spring and summer,” Quynh says about the Simply Pink hue pictured in the middle here. “I love how creamy and smooth it goes on, and the color is very pigmented.”
Nyx Cosmetics Simply Pink Lip Cream, $6.50, available at Nyx Cosmetics.
PHOTO: COURTESY OF ANDRE SARMIENTO.
Makeup artist: Andre Sarmiento
Clients: Kate Bosworth, Zoey Deutch, Brittany Snow
"As the weather gets hotter and more humid, waterproof mascara can be a lifesaver,” Sarmiento tells us. "I love this one because it has a rich, black color and is buildable. I’ve had it in my kit my entire career, because it does what it says and it isn’t a nightmare to remove!”
Maybelline Great Lash Mascara, $3.99, available at Target.
“Physicians [Formula] is, hands-down, the authority on drugstore bronzers,” Sarmiento says. “I love this one because it has all the benefits of a BB, plus the SPF, so it’s helping the skin while exposed to the elements. I tend to be a matte-bronzer loyalist, but the sheen in this bronzer is perfection.”
Physician’s Formula Bronze Booster Glow-Boosting BB Bronzer, $10.43, available at Amazon.
"I love this, because all you need is sunscreen and a dab of this concealer to be ready for a sunny city afternoon,” Sarmiento says. "You get great matte coverage that stands up to sweat and works under the eyes and on spots.”
Revlon ColorStay Concealer, $10.49, available at Ulta.
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