Summer bases: Like winter, but different. I love lightweight bases all year round so my summer base routine very rarely changes. But the weather this year has been consistently humid and I’ve been getting my sweat on daily. To kick start this years “Summer Series” I thought I’d talk you through the dreamy base combo I’ve discovered and have been sticking to so far this year…
I start by smoothing the Benefit Dream Screen SPF* over my face and then apply my Nars Tinted Moisturiser (my go-to base for the majority of 2014 so far) and blend it in using my Tarte foundation brush*. The brush is so huge that it blends in seconds and gives the most flawless finish.
I’ve been fairly red around the centre of my face due to dietary fails, so I’ve been dotting a generous amount of my Nars Creamy Concealer in the shade Custard all over and blending with which ever brush is closest. I then set everything and give a little more coverage where I need it by using the Tarte Amazonian Clay Powder Foundation* – I hate the brush it comes with so I use my Sephora Mineral Powder brush to buff everything in. This step helps massively when things start to get a little hot and sticky. Finally, my new favourite, Benefit’s Hoola bronzer* is swept in the double C motion, as well as down my nose to contour and add a natural bronzed look to my face.
Et voila, this routine is quite literally the bomb (dot com…) and even when I’m not feeling eye makeup, this speedy little routine has me looking a little less puffy and red and a little more… well, just not a tomato.
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Gorgeous! Love hoola and definitely want to try some tarte products now!
Madeleine, The Daily Mark
The Hoola bronzer is definitely one of my summer staples too! I really want to pick up the Nars concealer and tinted moisturiser when I'm in London next week! 🙂 xx
Love the Tarte Foundation, but need to try Hoola!
CassandraMyee | Beauty | Fashion | Life
Hoola is definitely one of my favourites 🙂 have you tried the Tarte BB cream? I love that!
Bea x
As Seen By Bea
Perfect lightweight base! Do you think the SPF is necessary as well as the Nars, as that's SPF30 isn't it?
Josie xoxo Fashion Mumblr
That Tarte foundation brush looks amazing!! I can imagine it blending foundation just as well as you say xxx
Verity | Life of Verity
I agree – I love a lighter base for the summer. The Benefit Dream Screen is just amazing!
Beccy ~ Bluebell & Bumpkin
Love a light base in the summer months – especially when it's been as hot and humid as this! Will definitely be picking up some Tarte products when I head over to the States later this year!
Leah at heteroheroine
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great things 🙂 I've seen so many people using the NARS concealer !! I need to get it for my Birthday 🙂
I really wanna try some of these products !
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Really want to try some of those brushes, they look great. I love Hoola bronzer as well x
llyloves.blogspot.co.uk
fab!
xx
daniella
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Just can't go wrong with the Nars tinted moisturiser. It's amazing.
The Tarte foundation brush looks really nice! I may have to make a naughty trip to Sephora to pick it up.
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I recently purchased the Tarte foundation powder and still have mixed feelings on it, but I'll have to try it over tinted moisturizer. I normally use my Real Techniques Buffing Brush to blend it in, and knowing that you didn't like the brush it comes with (the Air-Buki?) is really helpful, as I had my eye on it.
xo Lillian from Parisian To Be
Lovely! The brush looks amazing! x
SophiesMakeupBlog
I need to try the Nars tinted moisturiser and the concealer, roll on pay day xx
amy-paige.blogspot.co.uk
I love the sound of the bronzer, it looks like the perfect colour! x
Maddy from UNSTITCHEDD
I love them! Sounds definitely like something I would do as a summer routine x
L&L from sisterblend
I love the products you mentioned! I really need to add some SPF into my makeup routine.
mariamsesay.blogspot.co.uk
I love reading peoples routines – I really struggle to get ready in summer because I just get too warm and then I get flustered and just feel sticky all the time. Maybe I will try some new products 🙂 x
www.just-becky.co.uk
Some amazing products for a perfect base! I love nars sheer glow foundation so maybe I need to try the concealer xx
Lauraslittleloves
Loved this. I really want to try the Tarte Amazonian Clay Powder Foundation..! xx
lifestyleandbeauty93.blogspot.co.uk
I wish I could easily get Tarte products in the UK – so many things I need to try!
http://daintydiary.blogspot.co.uk/
That Tarte foundation makes me melt, so so so favorite it!
ErinElizabethBlog
Haven't tried any of the products, but I have the NARS eyeliner. best one I tried so far, doesn't give me raccoon eyes too often… hoping to try NARS sheer glow one day for foundation… for powder, hoping to get a MAC powder this weekend..
Arianne
I loove the Holla bronzer but the Honey bronzer from the bodyshop is also great ! blush-crushh.blogspot.com
Great post
L x
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really want to try the NARS tinted moisturiser and the tarte range, your base is a definite thumbs up from me
Lauren x
Britton Loves | Fashion Lifestyle + Photography – www.brittonloves.blogspot.co.uk
Lovely post – I'm still trying to perfect my summer base x
All Things Elsie
Lovely post and amazing photos! xx
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About ready to just go & blow some money on that Nars tinted moisturizer. Beautiful photo <3
Sofia | Pale Lily
Every single one of these products looks amazing! I really want to try the Tarte powder foundation but they don't stock it in my country!
nueyork.blogspot.com
Love the nars tinted moisturizer and the concealer, they are part of my all year around faves!
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I really want to try the NARS Tinted Moisturiser but I don't live near a counter! I've been loving the Nivea one and it's under £4!
Megan xo
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Loving the two nars products at the moment too, this base sounds like exactly what i need so i'll definitely be checking the other two products out!
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Might have to try these products! You want your makeup to feel lightweight when It's hot but still have to coverage. X
www.beautiful-in-essence.blogspot.com
I hate too much makeup during summers. I would really prefer going in for a tinted moisturiser or may be a super light foundation and setting it all with some powder.
I have been really wanting to try the NARS and Tarte brands so much but because of the availability I settled down for other brands. x
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