“I’ve learned that the secret to radiant, healthy-looking skin in warmer months isn’t piling on powders or trying to recreate winter routines in heat and humidity; it’s about leaning into creme-based textures that melt seamlessly into the skin.” – Cheryl Gushue
Sun-Kissed & Effortless: Your Ultimate Guide to the Summer Beauty Glow
Summer beauty is less about full glam and more about that effortless, “I just spent the afternoon poolside” kind of glow. As a pro makeup artist, I’ve learned that the secret to radiant, healthy-looking skin in warmer months isn’t piling on powders or trying to recreate winter routines in heat and humidity, it’s about leaning into creme-based textures that melt seamlessly into the skin.
Here’s your cheat sheet to achieving that perfect sun-kissed, dewy, and totally fuss-free summer glow.
Why Cream Formulas Are Your Summer BFF
Cream-based makeup is a game-changer for summer. It moves with your skin, adds hydration (instead of drying it out), and gives you that “lit from within” look without any cakey buildup. Powders can sit on top of the skin and look obvious in bright light – but creams? They become one with your complexion looking like fresh, real skin.
Whether you’re heading to brunch, beach, or simply want to look like you drink green juice daily (even if you don’t), start by swapping your powder blushes and highlighters for something with a little slip.
Get Your Summer Glow on with Charlotte Tilbury
The Hero Product: Charlotte Tilbury Unreal Blush Healthy Glow Stick
This is the moment. Charlotte Tilbury’s Unreal Blush Healthy Glow Stick is like sunshine in a tube. It glides onto the skin with zero effort, blends like a dream, and gives the cheeks a dewy,hydrated flush that looks like your skin.
From a pro standpoint, it’s foolproof: no harsh lines, no streakiness, and no brush required. I love tapping it in with my fingers right onto the apples of the cheeks and a touch across the bridge of the nose for that believable, back-from-vacation effect.
Pro tip: Apply it before setting your face with any powder — or skip the powder altogether for a truly creamy, dewy finish.
Don’t Forget the Lips: Unreal Lips Healthy Glow Nectar Oil
For summer I’m more of a gloss lover versus a full-on lipstick coverage. My favorite new lip texture is oil/gloss. It’s a hybrid of a gloss and an oil, so you get nourishment and that plump, youthful look without the stickiness. Plus, it layers beautifully over a nude lip pencil if you want a little definition.
Charlotte’s Unreal Lips Healthy Glow Nectar Oil smells and feels amazing, because it looks like juicy, healthy lips with just the right amount of shine.
Finish the Look
Want to really lean into the summer glow?
- Skip heavy foundations and opt for a tinted moisturizer or skin tint (bonus points if it has SPF).
- Use a liquid highlighter sparingly on the high points of the face, cheekbones, temples, and just above the cupid’s bow.
- Finish with a hydrating mist to lock it all in and bring your skin back to life.
This summer, let’s ditch the overdone and embrace the glow. With creme-based textures and multi-tasking products like Charlotte Tilbury’s Unreal Blush Stick and Nectar Oil, radiant skin is just a few taps away.
It’s about looking like the best version of yourself, sun-kissed, effortless, and absolutely glowing. Now go bask in that golden-hour light, darling.
