This summer, it’s all about embracing your sweet, dreamy side with a Soft Girl Summer makeup look. Think dewy skin, flushed cheeks, fluttery lashes, and glossy lips—all with a barely-there touch that feels light and effortless in the summer heat. Whether you’re heading to a picnic in the park or just want to glow for golden hour selfies, here’s how to achieve the ultimate Soft Girl Summer vibe:
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Start with a Glowy & Protected Base
Soft girl makeup starts with radiant skin. Go for a lightweight, natural sunscreen such as the Summer Fridays ShadeDrops Sunscreen, and an illuminating base such as the L’Oreal True Match Lumi Glotion followed by a tinted moisturizer or skin tint like this Korean gem, the Erborian CC Cream. Skip the heavy foundation—this look is all about letting your natural skin shine through. Finish with the Nars Soft Matte Concealer under the eyes and on any blemishes and control the shine with the Kosas Cloud Set Baking Powder.
Pro Tip: Mix a bit of liquid highlighter into your moisturizer for that lit-from-within glow.
Add a Rosy Flush
Cream or a luminous-finish blush like the RMS Beauty ReDimension Hydra Powder Blush is the hero of this look. Apply it high on the apples of your cheeks and blend it toward your temples for a naturally sun-kissed effect. Shades like baby pink, peach, or soft coral work best.
Extra Soft Girl Touch: Dab a little blush on the tip of your nose for that adorable “just came in from the sun” vibe.
Go Light on the Eyes
Stick to pastel eyeshadows or subtle shimmers in shades of pink, peach, silver, or champagne. A quick swipe of the Armani Beauty Eye Liquid Eyeshadow in the shade Cashew, the Patrick Ta Major Dimension Eye Illusion Eyeshadow Duo in Talk to My Team, and the RMS Beauty Eyelights Cream Shadow in Moondust on the lids and inner corners adds just enough definition without overpowering the look.
Add a coat of brown or black mascara to your top lashes—keep it fluttery, not spidery.
Feathered Brows Only
Fluffy, brushed-up brows complete the dreamy aesthetic. Use a brow gel or clear brow gel to hold them in place, and lightly fill in any sparse spots with a brow pen or pencil such as the NYX Blade & Shade Nano Brow Pencil.
Gloss It Up
Finish with a sheer lip gloss like the Laneige Glaze Craze Tinted Lip Serum or your favorite tinted lip balm. Think glossy pinks, juicy peaches, or barely-there nudes. The goal is a hydrated, kissable pout that catches the light.
Optional: Add a dab of highlighter with the L’Oreal Lumi Le Glass Highlighter Stick to your cupid’s bow for a soft sparkle.
Final Tips for Your Soft Girl Summer Glow
- Stick with cream and liquid products for that fresh, hydrated look.
- Keep everything blendable and light—you want to look like you’re naturally glowing.
- Pair your makeup with soft waves, dainty accessories, and pastel or light-colored outfits to complete the aesthetic.
Soft Girl Summer is all about feeling pretty, playful, and effortlessly confident. So swipe on that gloss, grab your mini clips, and float into the sunshine like the dreamy icon you are. 🌸✨
Verse of the Day: Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven. – Matthew 5:16
