Makeup products for a Hot Girl Summer
Boredom gets the best of us sometimes, right? Well sometimes boredom gets us into things that we would never expect to happen—much like my experience. Feeling stressed out about life and summer classes, I went out and decided to spend some coins on the some of the FLYEST makeup products that are sure to have every black girl slaying this summer. In addition, I also asked some of my girlfriends what their recommendations are. The following products are relatively wallet friendly so no need to worry too much about breaking the bank as well as black girl friendly.
Lips
Fenty Beauty- “Fussy” Gloss Bomb
A gloss that needs no introduction, Fenty Beauty’s “Fussy” Gloss Bomb is a definite go-to for the summer! Although literally any Gloss Bomb is wearable for any season, “Fussy” just takes the cake with a cute baby pink tint that looks bomb on every skin tone and makes the lips look extremely luscious! It’s super lightweight, moisturizing, and overall perfect for the summertime.
https://www.sephora.com/product/gloss-bomb-universal-lip-luminizer-P67988453
UOMA Beauty- “Badass Icon” matte lipstick
Uoma Beauty is a brand owned by Nigerian beauty executive, Sharon Cutler. UOMA Beauty is a fairly new brand but is already making a big statement in the beauty industry. Specifically, UOMA Beauty’s “Badass Icon” matte lipsticks have been taking the beauty community by storm. The “Badass Icon” lipsticks ($24) are named after some of the most powerful and fierce women in the black community (e.g. Winnie Mandela, Eartha Kitt, Aretha Franklin, Sade, etc). The lipsticks are matte but have a creamy and soft application. Not to mention, “Badass Icon” lipsticks look good on any and every skin tone while keeping a fresh look throughout the day.
https://www.ulta.com/badass-icon-matte-lipstick?productId=pimprod2006202
Glamlite- Any of the lip products
Glamlite is Latina-owned brand that contributes Latin American features to their products. Within the past year, Glamlite has gotten recognition for their ‘Pizza’ palette and ‘Hamburger’ palette. It’s not a surprise that Glamlite’s palettes are pigmented and fortunately the same can be said about their lip products.
In May, Glamlite launched their “Churro” liquid matte lipstick ($14) and “Horchata” lip gloss ($10). I bought the “Churro” matte lipstick and was ultimately fascinated with the product. Not only is the the lipstick pigmented, but it’s also very long lasting and moisturizing. Without a doubt, Glamlite is black girl friendly and will accentuate any look for the summer.
Eyes
The Crayon Case- “The Matte Book” eyeshadow palette
Created in 2011 by New Orleans chef, Raynell “Supa” Steward, the Crayon Case offers a variety of colorful makeup products that cater to both beginner and professional makeup artists and is most definitely black girl friendly.
“The Matte Book” eyeshadow palette *$25)is a very colorful palette that is budget-friendly, extremely well pigmented and blendable. The eyeshadows are all matte (hence the name) and have a smooth, buttery texture. There are 26 shadows in the palette ranging from gorgeous purples, greens and blues to multiple shades of brown (for transition shades). The palette is highly functional for any and every kind of look and caters to all skin tones. Best of all, there is very little fallout. You’ll most definitely be able to have a Hot Girl summer with this palette!
https://shop.thecrayoncase.com/collections/palettes/products/the-matte-book-palette
Essence “Super Precise” eyeliner
Essence Makeup is already known for having amazingly affordable yet fantastic mascara and lip gloss. However, Essence has another secret product that will assist in having all Hot Girls look bomb and sharp all day, every day: their “Super Precise” eyeliner. The eyeliner costs only $3 and DOES. NOT. BUDGE! Whether you’re going for a cateye or a sharp winged eyeliner, the “Super Precise” eyeliner has got all Hot Girls this summer!
NYX eyebrow gel
“Take her swimming on the first date” who? NYX’s eyebrow gel is to die for! This waterproof and smudge-proof product is great for the summer heat and will keep your eyebrows looking neat and fleeked! Costing only $7, this product is ESSENTIAL for a Hot Girl summer! Do yourself a favor and make sure to go out and get this product to keep a fresh look this summer.
https://www.ulta.com/eyebrow-gel?productId=xlsImpprod10881220
Some Hot Girl Recommendations
“Bobbi Brown has really good highlighters. NARS makes very good foundations. Beauty Bakerie, of course, makes great lipsticks and setting powders. I like almost every Smashbox makes. Mented Cosemetics is a good brand too!” -Khali
“Maybelline “Fit Me” matter foundation (good shade range for drugstore), Tarte’s “Shape Tape” concealer, Air Spun (powder), Too Faced’s “Hangover Rx 3-in-1” spray, and Urban Decay’s “All-Nighter” setting spray.” -Jade
“I use Fenty Beauty, from primer to the powder.” -Jade
“Anything Black Radiance.” -Anjel
“The Lip Bar is a pretty good brand. It’s vegan, black-owned, and their lip stuff is AMAZING!.” -Char
