Things are looking lighter for summer, and we’re not just talking about longer days. Pastel lipstick is the way to go this season for an edgy but fresh look.

Fashion’s obsession with all things pastel doesn’t look like it’s going to die down anytime soon, and now beauty mavens are hoping on board, too. After all, you need to match your lipstick to your outfit, right?

Swap out the usual bright lips for spring, and give this softer but equally as bold look a whirl this summer with these naturally gorgeous lippies.

6 Ways To Achieve The Perfect Pastel Pout

1. Ilia Beauty Lipstick – Pink Kashmir

If fun came in a lipstick, this would be it. A pink that’s cooler than cool and has a bit of pop, it’s on the brighter side of the pastel spectrum, so great for those who aren’t afraid to sport a barbie worthy lip.

2. Rituel De Fille Forbidden Lipstick – Hex

If you’re looking for a lip color with a difference, Rituel De Fille are always there to provide. In amongst the array of vampy, bold, and pigmented, shades available is this cool lilac which verges on gray. If the warm juicy colors which typically populate summer aren’t your jam, then Hex will still give you the statement you crave without going bright or dark.

3. Axiology Beauty Lipstick – Philosophy

Spring, summer, winter, whenever! This is the perfect lippy for an all year round pastel fix. Although, let’s not pretend it doesn’t look great with a tan. Perhaps the most subtle and natural-looking pastel on the list, the peachy pink tones will suit most complexions and looks just as good with a smokey eye as it does with a bare, fresh summer face.

4. Kjaer Weis Lip Tint – Amazed

Soft and pretty, if you’ve ever wanted to try a purple lip but felt intimidated by the thought, start here. This light pinky lilac is easy to wear, and the buttery balm texture means you don’t have to make the full commitment of an opaque lipstick. But, don’t be fooled by the name tint. The pigment payoff is still enough to build it up from stain to full pastel.

5. Lily Lolo Lipstick – Demure

Most pastel lipsticks out there fall under pink and purple, but Demure means you can rock this trend with a sixties inspired peachy nude. Unlike most light nudes, this won’t give you that dull foundation-lips look. The effect is warm and effortless, with a creamy finish.

6. Bite Beauty Amuse Bouche Lipstick – Souffle

Don’t want to settle for anything less than a truly untouchable pastel? Meet your match. Opaque and matte, but still creamy in Bite Beauty style, Souffle is what pastel-obsessed Instagrammers dream about. If you have naturally pigmented lips it can be difficult to wear light lipstick shades without serious prep, but not here. Just apply straight from the bullet and your pout will be perfectly pastelicious.

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There’s one summer makeup item you need now. Know what it is? A sorbet-inspired shade that brings out your natural glow and spikes summertime spirit.

If you tend to shy away from brightly colored makeup, you’ll still love these product picks. Promise. Not only are all of these popsicle-chic hues sheer and perfect for pool or beach, but they also do wonders for sallow skin–which also means you don’t need to wear as much makeup. A bright hit of color, maybe a quick swipe of eyeliner, grab your shades and you are ready to go.

8 Sorbet Shades for Your Summer Makeup Kit

1. ILIA Beauty Tinted Lip Conditioner – Take your pick of fun fruity shades. I suggest Dizzy, a sheer melon, and Jump, a punched up raspberry. Nothing not to love here.

2. RMS Beauty Lip2Cheek in Beloved – A bright cherry hue that gives a natural rosy stain to cheeks and lips. Perfect for sipping mojitos poolside.

3. Tata Harper Lip Treatment in Sweet – This ripe mango shade gives natural color to your pout while giving lips a good plumping. Hot and steamy date night? For sure!

4. Kjaer Weis Lip Tint – There are so many sorbet-inspired shades in this selection of sheer, creamy lip tints. Try Amazed for a hit of purple grape, Romance for straight up papaya playfulness, or Rapture for a luscious raspberry pucker. Heck, why not get them all?

5. Kjaer Weis Cream Blush in Happy – This bright pink delivers a hit of fresh, fruity color to cheeks. Added bonus? Looks just as great on lips.

6. Osmia Organics Luster Lip Gloss – It’s not summer without a new lip gloss, right? Try this crushed strawberry hue in an easy to tote tube.

7. ILIA Beauty Multi-Stick in I Put a Spell On You – Can’t choose from all of these mouthwatering shades? Then this multi-tasker is for you! A sweet tangerine hue that can be swiped on cheeks, lips…even lids for a punch of summertime color to brighten up the face.

8. Kure Bazaar Nail Lacquer in Gypsy – We can’t forget fingers and toes. Now’s the time to bare those digits with juicy shades. How about Kure Bazaar Nail Lacquer in Carioca (bright green apple) or Gypsy (glossy peachy pink)? Both look great with a bit of summer glow.

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Denim on denim. White on white. Sometimes more of a good thing is, well…more! Find out how to pull off the monochromatic makeup look for summer.

Monochromatic makeup is in for the season. Slightly different tones of the same color on eyes, cheeks, and lips makes for a super natural glow. And the hottest hue for summer? Peach.

Not your favorite shade? There are so many varieties in this color category to choose from. For those not a fan of the straight up peachy tint, think sweet melon hues, sunset pinks, and smoldering golds.

Current fans of the tone on tone makeup look are Michael Kors and Tory Burch. At first glance it may seem like a ‘no makeup’ makeup knock off, but this look has more glow factor. Think seemingly natural radiance.

Shades and Tips to Pulling Off the Monochromatic Makeup Look

Rather than matching shades, think highlighting features in similar hues. Natural mineral pigment creams and powders are key for lending that barely there effect with the perfect touch of shimmer.

As for the perfect peachy hue. Fair skin tones look best with a bit of pink in their peach. Medium tones do well with a warm nude peach. Darker complexions can pull off a brighter orange peach. Following are picks for each tone.

On Eyes // Fair Skin: W3LL PEOPLE Elitist Mineral Shadow in Satin Apricot. Medium Skin: INIKA Mineral Eyeshadow in Peach Fetish. Darker Skin: RMS Beauty Eye Polish in Solar.

On Cheeks // Fair Skin: INIKA Puff Pot Mineral Blusher in Pink Peach. Medium Skin: RMS Beauty Lip2Cheek in Smile. Darker Skin: INIKA Light Reflecting Highlighting Crème.

On Lips // Fair Skin: W3LL PEOPLE Nudist ColorBalm Stick in Coral. Medium Skin: Ilia Beauty Lip Gloss in The Butterfly & I. Darker Skin: Jane Iredale Just Kissed Lip & Cheek Stain in Forever Peach.

There you have your peach medley. Some multi-use beauty products are perfect for this look, too. Monochrome for a sunny day, oh yeah.

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Time to break out the color. Summer brings that lighter feel and desire to brighten up your look. And what’s new in summer makeup will blow your sock off.

Neutrals go through phases. Black is always a neutral, white is a warmer weather neutral, even brown and navy have their place in the realm of neutrals. But for summer, neutral is upping its game. With neons!

Yes, electric pinks, punchy purples, and high-voltage oranges are all making a perfectly dazzling appearance in summer makeup looks this year. Bright? For sure. Wearable? You bet!

These are not ‘80s neon. You know, those ridiculously loud lip, eye, and hair tints that looked just as crazy on skin as in the bottle? The new neons are vivid color that goes on in a sheer, wearable way. Truly, anyone can wear these shades.

Even high end makeup brand, Nars, has a neon collab with designer Christopher Kane just out. Gorgeous shades, but we can do better. Natural makeup brands have beautifully brilliant hues as well. And no harmful ingredients getting in the way.

The secret behind these sheer pops of color? Healthy plant oils and butters mixed with mineral pigments combine to offer color that is both concentrated and transparent. Mineral pigments are ideal for giving deep color in degrees of intensity.

Lips, cheeks, eyes, and nails are all taking on a hot hit of color. Here are some favorites to get you started with tips on how to use.

Summer Makeup Neon Product Picks

For Lips // Go bold with RMS Beauty Lip Shine in Royal, a bright violet, or Sublime, a bubblegum pink. Kjaer Weis Lip Tint in Sweetness is a sizzling orange in the compact, but goes on a flattering sheer. For fun color with a shiny finish try a Benecos Twist Up Shiny Lip Color in three shades.

For Cheeks // Vapour Organic Beauty Trick Stick Highlighter in Luster delivers translucent, natural radiance. Looks sugary pink in the tube, but gives skin an inner-glow quality that rivals a roll in the hay or glass of rosé. Use on brow bones, collar bones, and shoulders too.

For Eyes // Haut Cosmetics Raw Mineral Pigments can be used on eyes or cheeks. They have a wide array of fabulously rich hues to choose from. But this summer? Tourmaline all the way! Looking for something just a bit less intense? Take that smoky eye to a new level with Benecos Natural Eyeliner in Bright Blue.

For Nails // Top your sizzling new look with 5-free polish on fingers and toes. Opt for Kure Bazaar Nail Lacquer Coquette (brilliant coral) or Fabulous (bubbly pink).

When wearing neons, no matter how subtle they may be, less is more. As in, wear no more than one neon at any given time. Choose a bright lip paired with nude makeup or syrupy-pink cheek with natural lip. These neons put the fun in makeup in a natural way.

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Whether you are running late for work or just feeling easy-breezy, a super simple look means less time in front of the mirror. The single summer makeup product to get you through the season.

Summer is meant to be fun and free. Don’t get bogged down by a high maintenance beauty regimen. Ditch the multi-product routine and get in on the goodness of a paired down look.

One little beauty product is truly all you need to get through most summer events. And that solitary product is … drumroll, please … lip color.

Mmmm, hmmm. Lip color is your bestie for the next few months. Use it to give some glow or add a little punch. C’mon, I’ll show you how to use this lone makeup must have for insta-summer gorgeousness.

4 Simple Summer Makeup Looks

For Work

You stayed out too late the night before (seriously, how many weeknight parties are on your summer schedule?), or simply languished on the patio a bit too long this morning. Here’s where a little multi-tasking comes in. A creamy lip product, that triples as cheek and eye color, is it. Smudge universally flattering RMS Beauty Lip2Cheek in Promise on upper and lower lash line, press onto cheekbones, and swipe on lips. You are out the door, girl.

For Lunch Out

Because you will be eating al fresco, all that is needed is one good application of something bold. Try Kjaer Weis Lip Tint in Romance, don your prettiest summer hat and sexiest shades. Done.

For a Day at the Beach/Pool

Still wearing mascara to the beach? Please, please stop. No one needs lashes for time in the surf. A simple hint of radiance is it for hanging beach or poolside. Apply natural glisten with Ilia Beauty Lip Gloss in White Rabbit, along with your favorite SPF, of course.

For an Evening Party

Underwhelmed at the idea of going eye makeup free? Use your natural summer glow to your advantage and play up lips instead. A hit of Vapour Organic Beauty Aura Multi Use Stain in Impulse is sexy and dramatic. When going sans eye makeup, be sure skin is clean and brows are tidy. An outfit in complimentary colors keeps your look fresh and interesting.

You see, summer makeup can be gorgeous with just one little product. Now you have time for what’s important. Summer fun.

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The last thing you need on your summer vacay is a complicated makeup routine and backbreaking toiletry bag. Lighten your load and keep it simple, fresh and on-trend with these six go-to natural summer makeup products to stash in your bag.

May the wind be always at your back, the sun shining on your face and your perfectly stocked summer makeup bag weigh less than 50 lbs. Happy summer travels!

1.  Play It Safe.  You know you need moisturizer and SPF all summer long, so why not keep it simple and opt for a 3-in-1 product that protects skin from damaging UVA and UVB rays, functions as a moisturizer, and a make-up primer? Suntegrity’s Natural Moisturizing Face Sunscreen and Primer SPF 30 is a top-rated, non-greasy, “chem-free” sunscreen that offers broad-spectrum protection and is infused with youth promoting antioxidants and a high concentration of uncoated, non-nano zinc oxide to protect the skin and reduce inflammation. Also available in a tinted variety.

2.  Bronze It Up.  While many of us with paler complexions crave a little summer color, garnering it on the beach or poolside is less than ideal for healthy skin.  Achieve the perfect combination of “bronze” and “glow” with Christopher Drummond’s Sol Bronzer, a warm blend of sun kissed color and luminosity. Free of irritating ingredients and vegan friendly, it’s best for fair, light and medium skin tones and even doubles as a subtle eye shadow.

3.  Pink Matte Lips.  Matte lips in vibrant, punchy pink hues are hot this summer and the perfect way to set off summer’s golden glow.  Pull it off in a slightly more subdued shade that runway neon with a two-in-one product like W3LL People’s Universalist #7, a creamy peony that’s flattering for most skin tones. Apply several coats for a solid pink lip and a thin veil over the apples of the cheeks for healthy looking flush.  Made using nothing but the best natural & organic ingredients,

4. Lots-O-Lashes. Long, dark, thick lashes may well be your best summer accessory.  Use an all natural mascara that lengthens, separates, thickens and leaves lashes super glossy, like 100% Pure’s Fruit Pigmented Mascara. Provides great color thanks to black tea and berry pigments, and it’s gentle enough for even the most sensitive eyes. While there’s no such thing as waterproof in the world of natural mascara, this formula is decently water and smudge resistant.

5.  Oil Slick Free.  While you want to glow, you do not want to resemble an oil slick.  When skin kicks up the oil production during warmer weather, use these handy Beauty Papers by Tatcha to reduce excess shine.  Made from Abaca Leaf, a close relative to the banana, they absorb excess oil without disturbing your natural makeup or leaving a film behind for fresh skin all day long.  Powder free, fragrance free and pulp free, they’re great for all skin types, especially oily.

6.  Grunge or Glow.  Pick your look for a little summer evening drama:  shimmering upper lids for fresh faced fun or subtly shaded lower lids to rock the latest grunge trend.  Choose from Alima Pure’s wide selection of Luminous Shimmer Eyeshadow for shimmery lids or Satin Matte Eyeliner in a dark hue for a create a shadow along the lower lashes.  Made using nothing but the finest minerals, specially processed to be light, silky and designed to stay on your skin.

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