Summer Beauty Essentials

Just as you would dress accordingly to the weather, it is also important that your beauty and skincare products are suitable for the climate that you live in. Here are some beauty items essential for the summer, which just happens to be all-year round here in our sunny island!

OIL MIST

WHY

Many women have the misconception that oil mists are definitely going to leave a sweaty, unpleasant shine on the face. Instead, good oil mists do quite the contrary - they moisturize the skin well, preventing excessive secretion of sebum from the pores.

HOW

It is, however, important to apply only a thin layer and balance it with water-based mists in your skincare habits. For best results, use the mist early in the morning and evening by sprinkling the mist on clean palms and then pressing it on your face, making sure they are well incorporated into your skin. This way, your skin will stay moist all they long.

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Innisfree Olive Oil Mist, 80ml, 9000 won

Tony Moly, Moisture Mist 85ml, 8500won

3 Concept Eyes, Moist Glossing Face Oil Mist 140ml, 12,000won

CREAM BLUSHER

WHY

You definitely wouldn’t want your blush to smudge or disappear, but that unfortunately happens often with powder blushers in the unbearable heat of the summer. Try a hand at cream blushers in a rosy pink shade – they give off a natural and healthy glow and cream blushers often stay longer than powder blushers.

HOW

For first-timers, applying the correct amount of cream blusher can be tricky. Thus, always have foundation at hand when applying blush. If you realise that you have applied too much, simply use a cleansing wipe to lightly remove some of it and then touch it up with foundation to achieve the perfect flushed look.

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Chanel Le Beiges Healthy Glow Shimmer Color Stick N°22, 8g, 58,000 won

Burberry Fresh glow blush No. 21 Orange Poppy 5g, 50,000won

Majorlica Majorlica Blood On 10.5g, 12,000 won

COVER FOUNDATION

WHY

In the sweltering heat, base makeup that require multiple steps such as primer, BB or CC Cream and powder may seem troublesome. To simplify your makeup routine, use a cover foundation – they provide considerable coverage, often leave a matte finish that renders powder unnecessary, and has strong lasting power.

HOW

Apply a small amount of foundation and subsequently use a makeup sponge to spread it evenly across the face. In trouble areas that require much more coverage, mix the foundation and a concealer in the ratio 2:1 to easily obtain a higher-coverage foundation.

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Cargo One Base 17g, 41,000won

VDL MULE ultimate cover palette 18g, 38,000won

MAC Pro Longwear Waterproof Nourishing Foundation 25ml, 50,000won

NIGHT CLEANSER

WHY

It is easy to neglect the importance of removing your makeup in the lazy summer and many have the misconception that going to sleep with a full face of makeup and removing it the next morning does no harm. However, just imagine how damaging the bacteria accumulated within the layers of makeup on your face will be for your skin. Remember, proper cleansing is always the starting base for good skin.