25 Minimal-Effort Makeup Looks That Scream Hot Girl Summer

When it comes to makeup, many of us tend to pare down our routine in the summer. It makes sense that when heat and humidity start creeping up, no one wants to wear a full-coverage foundation or risk powders caking on their face if they start sweating. But that doesn't mean that summertime makeup can't be fun—in fact, it's the perfect time to play with bright colors and bold looks. 

This summer, it's all about eye-popping statements and tons of lipstick (and the more overlined your lips are, the better). In our opinion, it's high time to play around with neon eyeliner and fuchsia lipsticks. Keep reading for our favorite looks and what products we recommend using to re-create them at home. 

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Summer is the perfect time to try a fun pop of color to bring focus to your eyes. Keep the rest of your makeup minimal and draw a small C-curve on your inner corners with a neon liner, like Anastasia Beverly Hills Norvina Chroma Stix Makeup Pencils in Orange ($18).

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The star of the show in this look is satin-matte, rose petal pink lips. Keep the rest of your makeup simple and understated, and try defining your lips with a brown-toned pencil like Make Up Forever Artist Color Pencil in Endless Cacao ($20) before filling them in with a deep-pink lip color like Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick in Lost Cherry ($34)

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Monochromatic peach tones look cool and effortless for summer. Try a multi-tasking peach-toned stick like Nudestix Nudies Bloom All Over Dewy Color in Sweet Peach Peony ($34). 

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Draped blush is the name of the game this summer for a sweet glow. Apply blush to the apples of your cheeks as you normally would, but blend it up toward your eyes and dot a bit onto your nose to make yourself look sun-kissed. Opt for a blendable cream blush stick like Nars The Multiple in Orgasm ($39).

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Define your eyes with show-stopping jet-black eyeliner. Go for a smudge-able pencil liner like Jones Road The Best Pencil in Onyx ($22) to keep the look soft.

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Make your lips the star of the show by only applying mascara to your eyes and keeping your face makeup soft and diffused. Try a true red matte liquid lipstick like Chanel Rouge Allure Ink in Signature ($42) to make your lips pop.

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Nothing says simple but polished like a black wing and a frosty peach lip. To achieve this look at home, try using KVD Beauty Super Pomade Vegan Eyeliner in Graphite ($23) paired with Too Faced Lady Bold Cream Lipstick in Beige ($24). 

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This summer, skin is in. Highlight your skin and give it a dewy glow by using Supergoop! Glowscreen SPF 40 ($36) all over, which shields your face from the sun while it gives your skin a glazed-donut finish. 

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Go for effortless, old Hollywood glamor with a subdued eye, fresh skin, and petal pink lips, using a satin lipstick like the celebrity makeup-artist favorite Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Lipstick in Pillow Talk Original ($34). 

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On a hot, humid day, the last thing you want to do is waste your time applying foundation or heavy skin products only for it to melt off. Keep your skin bare and focus on adding a pop of fuchsia to your inner corners by using an eye shadow like Kaja Beauty Bento Bouncy Eyeshadow Trio in Glowing Guava ($24). 

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Terracotta shades warm up your face in the best possible way. Try a rich pigment that you can apply everywhere, like Saie Beauty Dew Blush in Spicy ($24)

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Nothing goes better with summer heat than a bright lip. Try an orange-toned red out for size with a liquid lipstick like MAC Love Me Liquid Lipcolour in My Lips are Insured ($25).

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Often, bold lips seem to translate immediately to red shades. This summer, test out a bold pink lip. Keep the rest of your face neutral and add on a coat of a pink lipstick like Fenty Beauty Stunna Lip Paint Longwear Fluid Lip Color in Unlocked ($26). 

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Plum-toned eye shadow is a great way to try a smoky eye without committing to darker shades. Build this look using a plum-toned palette like Natasha Denona Retro Eyeshadow Palette ($65).

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Try making your brows the focal point by defining them with a fine-tipped pencil. Go for one with a built-in spoolie brush for ultimate definition, like Kimiko Super Fine Eyebrow Pencil Automatique ($31)

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A graphic eyeliner look doesn't have to use vivid or bold colors to pack a punch. Use a shimmery lilac eyeliner pencil like Nyx Professional Makeup Epic Wear Liner Stick Long Lasting Eyeliner Pencil in Periwinkle Pop ($9) along the crease. 

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You can keep a color pop super subtle by concentrating it on the very inner corners of your eyes. Try a sharp, electric blue pencil like Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Roxy ($22) to channel this glamorous look. 

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A vibrant blush will be the best accessory for summer. Paint a cream blush such as Glossier Cloud Paint in Spark ($18) on the apples of your cheeks to bring a flash of color to your entire face. 

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This dramatic eye shadow look may appear difficult to re-create, but it's actually easy to try at home. All you need for this is a Bobbi Brown eye shadow stick like Long-Wear Cream Eyeshadow Stick in Dusty Mauve ($30), which helps you get precision and is easy to blend. 

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Effortless, dewy skin is a summertime staple. To make sure the light hits your face in all the right spots, go for a highlighter stick that easily glides onto the high points of your face—Merit Day Glow Dewy Highlighting Balm ($30) is perfect for this. 

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Overlined lips will continue to reign supreme this summer. Refy Lip Sculpt Lip Liner and Setter in Dusk ($26) will help you get perfect full, mahogany-pink lips at home. Plus, it lasts for hours. 

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A bare, glowy face will always look summery and effortless. Try applying a glotion (a shimmery lotion) to give your skin a boost of radiance. L'Oréal True Match Lumi Glotion Natural Glow Enhancer ($16) was made for this. 

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Highlighter yellow statement eyeliner might seem intimidating, but it's a fun look to try on a hot summer night. Try tracing Sephora Collection Ultimate Gel Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil in Matte Lime ($13) around your eyes for a vivid look.

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Reflective lips aren't going away anytime soon. Try a pink lip gloss with a mirror-like shine such as Pat McGrath Labs Lust: Lip Gloss in Prima Donna ($29).

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Dusty-rose lipstick helps bring focus to your lips while still being muted. Try a satin finish lipstick like Ilia Beauty Color Block High Impact Lipstick in Amberlight ($28). 

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Associate Beauty Editor

Katie Berohn is the associate beauty editor at Who What Wear. Previously, she worked as the beauty assistant for Good Housekeeping, Woman's Day, and Prevention magazines, all part of the Hearst Lifestyle Group. She graduated from the University of Colorado, Boulder, with a major in journalism and minor in technology, arts, and media, and earned her master's degree at NYU's graduate program for magazine journalism. In addition, Katie has held editorial internships at Denver Life magazine, Yoga Journal, and Cosmopolitan; a digital editorial internship at New York magazine's The Cut; a social good fellowship at Mashable; and a freelance role at HelloGiggles. When she's not obsessing over the latest skincare launch or continuing her journey to smell every perfume on the planet, Katie can be found taking a hot yoga class, trying everything on the menu at New York's newest restaurant, or hanging out at a trendy wine bar with her friends.