Hey sunbeam! ☀️
Summer is in full swing, and if you’re anything like me, you’re living for flowy dresses, iced coffee, and just the right amount of shimmer on your cheeks. Whether you’re jetting off to Greece (lucky you!), exploring locally, or just keeping cool at home, these summer essential beauty picks will keep you fresh, glowing, and feeling absolutely fabulous — all with zero fuss.
✨ Here’s what’s in my dreamy, girly, over-40-and-still-fabulous summer kit:
🌸 Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer with Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide
This is the superglue of good vibes for your makeup. Lightweight, bouncy, and filled with hyaluronic acid + niacinamide? Yes please. It grips your makeup all day while making your skin feel like it’s had a tall drink of water.
Pink Chapter Tip: Apply with your fingertips for that spa-moment feel, even if you’re running late to your vacation brunch.
🧊 Milk Makeup Cooling Water Jelly Tint – Sheer Lip + Cheek Stain
Okay — this looks like a popsicle and feels like one too! This jelly tint gives a natural, just-blushed flush to cheeks and lips, and the cooling sensation is honestly addictive. I’m obsessed with this for hot days when powder blush feels too much.
Extra fun: Keep it in the fridge. Trust me.
🥥 Milk Makeup Matte Bronzer – Buildable Cream Bronzer Stick with Mango Butter + Apricot Oil
This creamy bronzer is super blendable and gives you that “I spent all afternoon on a terrace” glow — without the sunburn. It melts into your skin, so you get warmth without harsh lines.
Works perfectly with minimal makeup days — especially when paired with a glow serum or tinted moisturizer.
💦 NYX Fat Oil Lip Drip
A skin veil that smooths and hydrates, without feeling heavy? YES. I love that this one is dewy, lightweight, and breathable. You still look like you — just glowier and more rested (even if you stayed up scrolling cute vacation dresses).
Buildable and blurs just enough without hiding your freckles.
🌿 Lume Whole Body Deodorant
It’s not glam, but girl, we need it. Lume is magic — it actually works, smells like summer, and doesn’t have any of the weird stuff. And it’s safe for sensitive skin. A no-brainer for your travel bag or hot commute days.
Pink-tested on real-life beach days. Approved.
🍧 MOROCCANOIL Body Soufflé Fragrance Originale
If your skin could eat dessert, this would be it. Light, whipped, and absolutely luxurious — this body soufflé makes you feel like you just stepped out of a high-end spa. The scent is warm, subtle, and makes your skin glow.
Also: it looks so chic on your bathroom shelf.
💖 Final Thoughts
Summer is the season of soft skin, bold color, and zero effort makeup. And let’s be honest — beauty should feel fun. These goodies help me feel a little more “me” every day, whether I’m lounging in leggings or heading out with glossy lips and big rainbow energy.
Let’s be playful, let’s be glowing, and let’s keep things pink and fabulous.
Stay bright, stay beautiful,
💋 The Pink Chapter
