I recently discovered beauty guru and social media maven, Adaleta Avdić, (known as @adaatude on Instagram so go follow her). I'm definitely going to be incorporating some of her tips and product recommendations because they are awesome.
Trend #1 - Glass Skin/Glowy Skin
It's all about the dew. From glowy moisturizers and primers (I'm obsessed with the Tatcha Dewy Skin Cream and Ole Henrikson's Banana Bright Primer) to wet looking highlights (Kevyn Aucoin's Glass Glow Face Highlighter is life) to dewy setting sprays. My two favorites are the Glow Recipe Watermelon Ultra Fine Mist and the Farsali Rose Gold 24 K Skin Mist.
Adaleta highly recommends the Pixi Beauty Hydrating Milky Mist, which she says is perfect for a quick hydration boost throughout the day. I can definitely attest to the fact that Pixi has amazing skin care and it's affordable!
She also loves to do a spritz of the Kiehl's Cactus Flower & Tibetan Ginseng Hydrating Mist, which she says smells absolutely incredible. Also, this Kiehl's version comes in a smaller size (2.5 fl oz.) so it's perfect to carry on the go and for those summer travels. I must admit, I haven't tried the Kiehl's, but I've added it to my Sephora Loves List.
Trend #2 - Bright Colors and Neons!
From the Anastasia Riviera Palette, to Fenty Beauty's neon eyeliners, summer is the perfect time to add a fun pop of color, even just on your nails. If you don't want to go all out, try adding a bright color to your lower lash line or inner corner.
Trend #3 - Body Oils/Hydrated Skin
It seems like every brand is jumping on the body oil train and I'm totally on board. My personal favorites are Fenty Body Lava in Trophy Wife and Sol de Janeiro Glow Motions. I've also heard great things about Patrick Ta's Major Glow Body Oil. Rub some on your shoulders and Décolletage for that sexy glow.
If body oil isn't your jam, you can always stick with a great moisturizer. Adaleta loves the Lush Cosmetics Dream Cream. I'm obsessed with pretty much all things Lush, so I'll be running to grab this. You all know I swear by Sol de Janiero's Bum Bum cream. When rocking a bikini or shorts you definitely want soft, hydrated skin!
Trend #4 - Cream Products
I've been loving cream products. They look so natural and who wants to feel super powdery in the hot weather? Not this girl. I'm going to list a few of my absolute faves.
Milk Makeup Matte Bronzer
Nudestix Bloom All Over Dewy Color and/or Nudestix Matte Brush and Bronze
Huda Beauty Tantour Contour and Bronzer Cream
Supergoop Cream Shadow (*Note: This also has SPF for your eyelids. Brilliant)
Trend #5- Blush, Blush, Blush
I love blush and I really love that blush seems to be all the rage. I go all out taking it from the apples of my cheeks all the way up to my hairline and across the nose for that super sun kissed look.
You probably know by now that the Buxom Primer Infused Blushes are my ride or die. They are so pigmented, they last all day and they have this gorgeous sheen to them.
I'm also completely in love with the Natasha Denona Bloom Palette. This stunning quad comes with a cream blush, a cream highlight, a powder blush that is so shimmery it makes my heart sing and a powder highlight. Another great thing about this palette is you can use the cream brush on your lips, the shimmer blush on your eyes and create a beautiful glowy and monochromatic look very quickly and easily. One and done!
I've also been loving the Cover FX monochromatic matte and shimmer blush duos.
Trend #6 - Lip Stains, Lip Glosses and Lip Balms
I don't know about you, but I've been over liquid lipsticks for a while now. Especially in the warmer months, I want my lips to feel hydrated and either look juicy or like I just sucked on a delicious Popsicle. Fenty Beauty seemed to be on the same page with their poutsicles, which are everything. They feel so nice on the lips, the colors are so fun and they fade into that Popsicle like stain. Blazing Orange is my favorite. A fiery orange lipstick just makes me feel some type of way. While I'm talking about Fenty Beauty, their gloss bombs are my favorite lip glosses ever.
I also love Pat McGrath lip glosses. Pat McGrath can really do wrong, but her lip glosses are so right. Bite Beauty, another one of my favorite brands for lip products, just came out with lip stains and they are also delightful.
When it comes to lip treatments and balms, I swear by Laneige. Their lip sleeping mask stays right by my bed and I put it on every night. The lip glowy balm lives in my purse.
Adaleta recommends The Butterstick Lip Treatment from Kiehl's. It has an SPF 30, color payoff, and a serious boost of hydration to the lips. The La Mer Lip Balm is another amazing alternative, with a luxurious silky feel (so you can kiss confidently, oooh la la!) That is a direct quote from her :) You can never go wrong with La Mer anything.
Trend #7 - Less is More
Whether you're lounging by the pool or running errands in the heat, you don't want to feel heavy or cakey. This is the time to let your natural beauty shine through (having a tan never hurts either).
I love to just slap on a tinted moisturizer, a little bronzer/blush, mascara and lip gloss.
My fave is the YSL All in One Glow, which has an SPF of 23, evens the complexion and gives a natural luminous finish.
Adaleta opts for the Boscia Skin Perfecting BB Cream Broad Spectrum, with an additional SPF 30. It's a hydrating BB cream that keeps the skin looking fresh while lasting a really long time.
Remember that while it's great to use a foundation with SPF, it's still extremely important to apply sunscreen on your face and body!
When it comes to mascara, no one wants to be having racoon eyes. Adaleta is loving the Too Faced Better Than Sex Waterproof Mascara, which is perfect for time by the pool, beach or lake this summer.
I am so thrilled that I got tips and product recommendations from Adaleta. I can't wait to check out all of the products she recommended. I've included more about her below because in addition to being a fantastic blogger and Influencer, she also has a really great story. I strongly suggest you check her out!
She was kind enough to provide direct links to the products she loves. I'm lazier, but you can find all of my recommendations at Sephora!
About Adaleta Avdić:
Adaleta
Avdić was born in Bosnia in the early ‘90s and came to the United
States as a refugee when she was 5 years old. Having escaped a life of
hardship and war, her and her family arrived in Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania where they were part of a Catholic refugee rescue, taken in
by a Catholic priest and his family. The help from the church allowed
Avdić's family to start a new life in the United States and afforded her
dad the opportunity to become a professional pilot. As his career
progressed, it would take Avdić’s family to Los Angeles three years
later. Avdić has been working since she was 16 and went on to graduate
from the University of Arizona, with a degree in Psychology and a minor
in Business Writing. Taking that writing degree to a new level, Avdić
established her blog adaatude.com
in 2013 as part of a senior class college project. Fast forward to
present day, after years of dedicated posts, she speaks to 85K readers
with 47K unique page views a month. Now known globally as @adaatude on
social media, she is sought after by major brands to be their brand
ambassadors. Over 600,000 followers later, Adaleta Avdić is an
accomplished Social Media Influencer and well-known blogger that covers
various topics including beauty, travel, lifestyle, and fashion.
