With the season of sweltering temperatures and late nights officially here, it’s time to refresh your makeup bag with the latest summertime beauty goodies. As we prepare for July, beauty addicts will be escaping up north to the cottage and reclining by the pool. If you’re ready to restock your cosmetics kit with the latest beauty essentials, here are a few essentials to pick up now.

1) MAC ‘Fashion Pack’ Lipstick in Aim For Gorgeous, $23: For anyone coveting the season’s trend of brilliant lips, this punchy lipstick shade from MAC’s new Fashion Pack collection just may suit your tastes. The Fashion Pack line focuses on neon brights and jewel tones, and is inspired by the beauty looks from the front rows.

2) Kat Von D Shade + Light Eye Contour Quad in Smoke, $34: This eyeshadow palette from Kat Von D includes four shades, and claims that it can beautify the eyes with colour correcting. The palette includes a base, along with three eye shades that are said to define, contour and highlight. This Smoke set is said to suit all eye colours, with its mix of neutral hues.

3) Yves Saint Laurent ‘Baby Doll’ Kiss & Blush, $54: This double duty buy is said to function as a lip and cheek shade with a hint of subtle pink colour. Baby Doll describes itself as having a lightweight, air-whipped formula, which provides a matte effect.

4) Dior Diorskin Nude BB Creme, $55: This SPF 10 BB cream from Dior describes itself as a combination of skincare and makeup in one product. It states that it contains floral water and antioxidants, and offers sheer coverage as a result. This Diorskin buy is available in three shades, which range from very light to a darker tan.

5) Wander Beauty On-The-Glow Blush and Illuminator in Soft Pink/Nude Glow, $58: As a dual blush and illuminator, this double duty product claims to offer a touch of natural-looking colour to the visage. The formula describes itself as a luminous cream to powder solution, while the ingredients are said to include Vitamins A, C and E.

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