Summer Beauty Bag

Summer is right around the corner, which means we're not only swapping out our wardrobes, but we are switching out our make-up bags. Lauren Conrad is one of our favorites when it comes to beauty suggestions, and here is her favorite picks for a fresh Summertime face!

Skin: Swap your heavy liquid foundation for a tinted moisturizer. Make sure you use one that has at least SPF 15, like Laura Mercier’s Illuminating Tinted Moisturizer (which actually comes packed with SPF 20). That way, it’s a 3-in-1 foundation, moisturizer, and sunscreen.

Cheeks: Swap your powder blush for cream blush. As I said above, I like the way cream-based beauty products give my skin a glow in the summer. Try using Yves Saint Laurent Crème de Blush in powdery rose.

Eyes: Swap heavy liquid liner for voluminous lashes. Y Trade in your liquid liner for Maybelline’s Full ‘N’ Soft Waterproof Mascara.

Lips: Swap matte lips for a colorful, glossy pout. Matte lips are very pretty with a fall, winter or spring beauty look. But in the summer gloss with lots of color is where it is at. Change out your berry and pastel hues for punchy pinks and pretty corals. Cherry red glossy lips also look great with a tan and a white dress. Try Stila Lip Glaze in Peach, Watermelon, or Strawberry.

Nails: Swap earth-toned and pastel polish for brights. This might seem a little obvious, but summer is a time to have fun with your mani-pedis. The best accessory to your favorite bikini is a colorful pedicure. So don’t shy away from blues, greens, oranges—whatever your heart desires.  Essie’s summer collection is awesome. The coral color called “Sunday Funday” is the perfect peach.