Summer is officially here, and there have already been lots of sun-filled, hazy days to prove it. While a heat wave is never a welcome occurrence, it has got the internet buzzing about golden hour makeup. The trend, which features sun-lit skin, bronzy finishes and sunset-inspired colors, is quickly becoming the darling look for summer. With the right products, golden hour makeup could easily be considered low-maintenance and nearly effortless. The trick to mastering the look lies in the products. Instead of matte and full-coverage finishes, this trend relies on products with illuminating properties and subtle hints of shimmer. Think: pearl-infused primers, luminous foundations and soft eyeshadows. It’s perfect for the season ahead and easy to recreate. Ahead, see the products that deliver a golden hour glow straight from the bottle.
Products to get that golden hour glow
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Rihanna managed to bottle her signature glow with this foundation. The hydrating formula leaves you with sun-lit skin that's glowy and golden, while providing a decent amount of coverage. I've found it to be almost as long-wearing as Fenty's original formula, even through humidity and scorching temperatures.
BUY ON FENTY - $40
BUY ON SEPHORA - $40
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This eyeshadow pot has a unique liquid-to-cream texture that makes application on the go a breeze. It's also highly pigmented and delivers a shimmery, bronze hue in one swipe. While you can use a brush to apply it, your fingers work best at melting the product and ensuring it applies seamlessly.
BUY ON SEPHORA - $35
BUY ON ULTA - $35
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There are lots of reasons to love Supergoop's cult classic, but their golden glowy finish tops the list for this makeup trend. Each of the four shades is loaded with shimmery pigments and skin-care heroes like hyaluronic acid, vitamin B5 and cocoa peptides to hydrate and protect your skin.
BUY ON SEPHORA - $38
BUY ON DERMSTORE - $38
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Armani's Glow Enhancer is a personal favorite of mine for amplifying a summertime glow. Not quite a primer or a serum, it falls somewhere in between and can be added to your foundation or moisturizer to give you a quick boost of radiance.
BUY ON ARMANI - $43
BUY ON SEPHORA - $43
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What better way to embrace the golden hour makeup trend than with an eyeshadow palette with the same name? Colourpop's palette contains 16 sunset-inspired shades perfect for a bronzy smoky eye or warm matte brown look.
BUY ON COLOURPOP - $18
BUY ON ULTA - $24
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This palette of richly pigmented powders is the perfect finish to golden hour makeup. Each color is crafted with photoluminescent particles that reflect light to create a warm, ambient glow. The three shades are versatile and can be used all over the face, from bronzing and contouring the cheeks to bringing dimension to the eyes.
BUY ON HOURGLASS - $73
BUY ON SEPHORA - $73
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Saltair's shimmery body oil is a great way to keep your golden hour glow looking consistent from the neck down. A few drops rubbed onto your chest, shoulders and arms add a sun-kissed sheen and keep your skin moisturized.
BUY NOW - $24
