So, your day of leisure at the beach went a little longer than expected. But hey, you’re on island time! Hopefully you still slathered on the SPF all day long so you’re covered on that front, but you’re probably not going to have too much time left to get ready for a night out .
Now, if you hadn’t gone for that extra dip in the water or grabbed that third (fifth?) Piña Colada, you may have been able to treat yourself to a fresh new coat of makeup. Unfortunately, washing the salty and sandy remnants off your oily mug and re-primping from scratch is just not something you have the time (or the steady hand) for. Instead, you’ll have to rely on a few easy touchup tools to get glammed up faster than ever before.
Luckily, there are some simple products on the market today that can do just that. From oil-controlling blotting papers to an illuminating highlighter guaranteed to enhance your sunkissed glow, we’ve rounded up five necessities to take you effortlessly from the beach to the after party. (And after the party, to the hotel lobby.)
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#1: Oil-control blotting papers
With all the glory a relaxing day under the sun brings comes some rather unfortunate side effects. Shiny, greasy skin, anyone? Blotting papers are an easy way to absorb and control oil, without messing up your makeup (as long as you blot, not wipe).
Find an option that targets your specific skin needs, like Nyx’s Blotting Papers that come in four different variations. The Green Tea option is immersed with green tea extract to rejuvenate skin, Tea Tree is ideal for an oily t-zone, Fresh Face helps to prevent blemishes caused by oily skin, and Matte keeps your skin looking velvety-smooth all day.
A foundation compact is great for quick touchups to even out your skin tone. They’re as easy as they are effective. For optimal use, choose a formula that can be applied as a foundation or a setting powder, like Make Up For Ever’s Pro Finish Multi-Use Powder Foundation.
It boasts a lightweight, non-chalky texture that allows for buildable coverage to provide a barely-there, matte finish. Alternatively, you can use it as a setting powder over your liquid foundation. Plus, it’s mineral oil-free and has been enriched with nourishing ingredients to prevent and rescue both oily and dehydrated skin.
Make Up For Ever Pro Finish Multi-Use Powder Foundation ($42, sephora.com).
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#3: Eye shadow pen
When we’re in a rush, a makeup look that requires precision is out of the question (we’re looking at you, winged liner). To give your eyes the glam treatment in a hurry, opt for a quick eye shadow pen you can use to cover your lids and line the bottom lash line.
Eyeko’s Eye Shadow Me and My Shadow is a great, Alexa Chung-approved option that glides on easily, is crease-resistant and is super long-lasting. Plus, it features a built-in blending brush, to provide a foolproof way to create smoky eyes in a flash.
Eyeko Eye Shadow Me and My Shadow ($19, eyeko.com ).
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#4: Multi-purpose highlighter
This multitasking cosmetic couldn’t be easier to use: just glide the highlighter on your cheek bones, brow bone, cupid’s bow, and anywhere else that needs a hint of shimmer, and pat with your fingertips to blend.
Our pick? Josie Argan’s Enlightenment Illumizing Wand. It boasts a creamy formula featuring crystals infused with multi-coloured luster pigments that work together to capture and reflect light, resulting in effortlessly glowing skin. Coming in an easy-to-use wand applicator, this highlighter contains argan oil and shea butter to offer ultimate nourishment, while Madonna lily and poet’s narcissus brighten skin to provide a radiant look.
For the final touch, sweep lip gloss in a tutti fruiti shade across your pout. Go for a richly pigmented formula with opulent shine, like Hourglass’s Extreme Sheen High Shine Lip Gloss. It’s enriched with Vitamin E to hydrate lips leaving them smooth and moisturized, and comes in delicious popsicle-bright shades.
Hourglass Extreme Sheen High Shine Lip Gloss ($34, net-a-porter.com).
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So, your day of leisure at the beach went a little longer than expected. But hey, you’re on island time! Hopefully you still slathered on the SPF all day long so you're covered on that front, but you’re probably not going to have too much time left to get ready for a night out .
Now, if you hadn’t gone for that extra dip in the water or grabbed that third (fifth?) Piña Colada, you may have been able to treat yourself to a fresh new coat of makeup. Unfortunately, washing the salty and sandy remnants off your oily mug and re-primping from scratch is just not something you have the time (or the steady hand) for. Instead, you’ll have to rely on a few easy touchup tools to get glammed up faster than ever before.
Luckily, there are some simple products on the market today that can do just that. From oil-controlling blotting papers to an illuminating highlighter guaranteed to enhance your sunkissed glow, we've rounded up five necessities to take you effortlessly from the beach to the after party. (And after the party, to the hotel lobby.)
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