Whether you were ready for it or not, summer ended. About three weeks ago, actually. And pretty soon the temps are going to get cooler, your sun-kissed glow will fade and those evening beach swims will seem but a distant memory.
I imagine you might be spending this time trying to work out your wardrobe – what you need to pack away, what you need to bring out, and especially what bits you desperately need to buy. So I’ve decided to make the whole beauty side of things a bit easier for you – you know, shed some light on the essentials so you don’t have to stress another minute about it.
AUTUMN BEAUTY ESSENTIALS
Essential #1: sunscreen. And lots of it.
Yes, the harsh summer rays may have departed for the year, but that doesn’t mean you can suddenly get all lax about your sunscreen application. Stay safe by staying vigilant.
ModelCo Daily Face Mattifying Sunscreen and Lip Balm SPF50+ feels light as air on your skin and will keep your face and lips well protected from UVA and UVB rays. The formula in the tube is also tinted, so it’ll give your complexion a beautiful radiant glow, while the lip balm in the lid will give your lips a subtle glossy finish.
Essential #2: a summer glow
No one said that you had to pretend like summer never happened. Keep the faux glow going well into autumn (and winter) by using a bronzing self-tan.
ModelCo Tan Airbrush in a Can can be used on both your body and your face to create a natural, long-lasting tan that’ll deepen within hours. Take that, fading tan!
Essential #3: a complexion-enhancing bronzer
It’s easy for your skin to lose that radiant, sun-kissed glow once you’re not spending as much time outdoors in the sunshine. Instantly add some warmth to your complexion by dusting the contours of your face with a slightly shimmery bronzer.
ModelCo Bronze Pressed Bronzing Powder in Shimmer contains tiny light-reflecting particles that’ll brighten your skin and leave it looking gorgeously (and naturally) radiant.
Essential #4: shimmery, smoky shadows
Summer may be all about bright liners and illuminating shadows, but for autumn you’ll want to embrace shades that are a littler warmer and a touch darker. Stick to eyeshadows that have flecks of shimmer in them as this will ensure your make-up looks vibrant and radiant.
The ModelCo Eye Shadow Trio Palette in Moroccan Spice features some pretty versatile, on-trend shades that can be used throughout the cooler months. Both the light beige and brown can be worn on their own, or you could use all three for a sultry, smoky eye look.
Essential #5: a lash enhancing mascara
Long, luscious lashes never go out of fashion – no matter the season or year – so it’s always a good idea to invest in a mascara that leaves your eyelashes looking fuller, longer, and more glorious.
ModelCo Fibre Lashxtend is a triple threat mascara – it lifts lashes, separates them, and coats each lash to build volume. The tiny fibres will also give your lashes that luxurious false lash look. Win!
Essential #6: some vampy lipstick
Berry and wine lip hues are always big in autumn and will work wonders to lift any make-up look. Just make sure to keep the rest of your make-up simple and understated.
Use ModelCo Party Proof Lipstick in Vanity Fair if you’re looking for a plummy finish and try Little Devil if you’re after something a bit more purple.
Essential #7: an array of dark polishes
Summer is all about bright, eye-catching polishes, while autumn and winter tend to see darker, almost-black shades becoming the status quo. Just like with your lipsticks, anything that’s wine, burgundy, or eggplant coloured will be an instant hit.
ModelCo Nail Polish in Wine and Dine could easily become your autumn staple nail colour, not only for the deep red hue, but because of the high-shine finish that’ll last for days, too.
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Do you have any essential autumn beauty products? How many of these will you use this autumn?