17 Lightweight Makeup Products You'll Actually Love to Wear in the Summer

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When it's hot and sticky outside, the last thing you want to wear is heavy makeup. We don't want to feel like our products are melting off of our faces. Luckily, there are a ton of lightweight makeup products on the market. From cream bronzers and gel blushes to tinted moisturizers and skin tint foundations, we rounded up our favorite lightweight makeup products we love for the summer. Whether you want to embrace the skinimalism, "no-makeup makeup" look or need to give your skin a breather, keep reading to see our top choices.

— Additional reporting by Sarah Siegel

NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Jelly Primer
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NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Jelly Primer

The NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Jelly Primer ($17) has the consistency of Jell-O, which makes it fun as well as effective. Once you've scooped it out of the jar, you can apply it to your face and watch as it melts into your skin. It makes foundation stick so well, it lasts through even the most humid of days.

Revlon PhotoReady Candid Natural Finish Anti-Pollution Foundation
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Revlon PhotoReady Candid Natural Finish Anti-Pollution Foundation

Revlon PhotoReady Candid Natural Finish Anti-Pollution Foundation ($9) completely covers up blemishes (with zero concealer necessary) but still somehow has a skin-like, lightweight finish. It's also formulated with antioxidants to ward off environmental aggressors.

Rare Beauty Light Liquid Luminizer Highlight
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Rare Beauty Light Liquid Luminizer Highlight

The Rare Beauty Light Liquid Luminizer Highlight ($22) comes in eight mesmerizing shades that will give you the summer glow you love without the weight and powdery texture.

Tower 28 Beauty BeachPlease Lip + Cheek Cream Blush
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Tower 28 Beauty BeachPlease Lip + Cheek Cream Blush

Toss the Tower 28 Beauty BeachPlease Lip + Cheek Cream Blush ($20) in your bag for lip and cheek touch ups through out your summer adventures.

Huda Beauty GloWish Multidew Vegan Skin Tint Foundation
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Huda Beauty GloWish Multidew Vegan Skin Tint Foundation

Embrace skinimalism with the editor favorite Huda Beauty GloWish Multidew Vegan Skin Tint Foundation ($37). It will leave your skin looking naturally dewy with adaquate coverage.

PYT Beauty One & Done Setting Spray - FU Pollution and Blue Light
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PYT Beauty One & Done Setting Spray - FU Pollution and Blue Light

Set your makeup in place with the PYT Beauty One & Done Setting Spray - FU Pollution and Blue Light ($20). It not only protects against environmental factors but it will make sure your makeup does not melt off your face in the heat.

Supergoop! Shimmershade Illuminating Cream Eyeshadow SPF 30
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Supergoop! Shimmershade Illuminating Cream Eyeshadow SPF 30

Not only can you pat on the Supergoop! Shimmershade Illuminating Cream Eyeshadow SPF 30 ($24) to your lids in seconds, but it will also protect your delicate eye area from harmful UVA and UVB rays.

Saie Dew Blush Liquid Cheek Blush
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Saie Dew Blush Liquid Cheek Blush

The Saie Dew Blush Liquid Cheek Blush ($22) is an editor favorite that melts into your skin for a natural flush.

Ilia Multi-Stick Cheek & Lip
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Ilia Multi-Stick Cheek & Lip

Your cheeks will glow after using the Ilia Multi-Stick Cheek & Lip ($34).

Merit Shade Slick Vegan Tinted Lip Oil
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Merit Shade Slick Vegan Tinted Lip Oil

Keep your lips moisturized with a flush of color witht the Merit Shade Slick Vegan Tinted Lip Oil ($24).

Tower 28 Beauty Bronzino Illuminating Cream Bronzer
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Tower 28 Beauty Bronzino Illuminating Cream Bronzer

Get a glowing, sunkissed complexion with the Tower 28 Beauty Bronzino Illuminating Cream Bronzer ($20).

Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation
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Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation

The Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation ($48) can do it all, it's got buildable coverage, SPF protection, and it's lightweight.

CoverGirl Professional Super Thick Lash Waterproof Mascara
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CoverGirl Professional Super Thick Lash Waterproof Mascara

If you love that natural yet flutter, fluffy look, try out the CoverGirl Professional Super Thick Lash Waterproof Mascara ($7). It will leave your lashes looking natural yet enhanced without clumps, flakiness, or feeling heavy.

FLOWER Beauty Lip And Cheek Gel Crush
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FLOWER Beauty Lip And Cheek Gel Crush

Touch up your complexion on the go with the FLOWER Beauty Lip And Cheek Gel Crush ($10).

Charlotte Tilbury Tinted Love Lip & Cheek Stain - Look of Love Collection
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Charlotte Tilbury Tinted Love Lip & Cheek Stain - Look of Love Collection

Swipe Charlotte Tilbury Tinted Love Lip & Cheek Stain - Look of Love Collection ($34) the on your lips and add a few dots to your cheeks and blend for a romantic look.

e.l.f. Poreless Putty Primer
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e.l.f. Poreless Putty Primer

All that makeup's got to stay in place, so use this lightweight, hydrating e.l.f. Poreless Putty Primer ($9) to make sure everything lasts all day.