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Sparkle And Sun Protection For Glimmering And Safe 4th Of July Makeup
Makeup and hot 4th of July weather sometimes don't mix well—a melting face is not so festive. Neither is sunburn. Kill two birds with one stone with these low-maintenance products that pack a punch of both color and sun protection.
Skip the heavy layers of foundation and contouring and go with minimal pops of color and touches of shimmer. And don't forget to start with sunscreen—both on the face and body. And since we're playing it safe, maybe go for a subtle faux tan look as well—it will make bright colors and shimmer pop even more.
Celebrate our country's independence with color, shine, and zero melty makeup.
AORA's eyeshadow palette offers plenty of shimmer and no plastic. AORA
This bold, richly pigmented eyeshadow palette features a mix of matte and glittery shades, ideal for creating sparkly, celebratory looks. These blendable shadows deliver smooth color payoff and long wear, making them perfect for pairing with a stars and stripes ensemble. Bonus points for plastic-free packaging.
Shades by Shan creates a natural sun-kissed glow, no sun required. Shades by Shan
For a luminous summer glow, look no further than this lightweight liquid bronzer. You'll get a sun-kissed look minus the sun damage. The buildable formula blends effortlessly into skin on its own or with a liquid blush (SBS's formulas are great). Try mixing it with your primer for a radiant and warm look. Axiology Tinted Dew Multi Sticks
Axiology is a plastic-free brand, and its multi sticks can be used on lips, cheeks, and eyes, Axiology
This eco-friendly multi-stick offers a sheer, dewy wash of color with a touch of shimmer. It's ethically made with organic oils and housed in paper, plastic-free packaging. Use it on lips, cheeks, and lids for a low-maintenance special-occasion look. The "Goodness" shade adds a frosty, festive rose glow—perfect for a sustainable and sparkling look. 1999 Beauty Daily Glow Trio
1999 is closing the beauty generation gap, and offers clean products that nourish skin. 1999
This trio of glow-enhancing products can be used as highlighter, bronzer, and blush. They're designed to build a radiant, selfie-ready complexion. Each product adds luminous shine, ideal for layering over SPF for that summery, celebratory 4th of July radiance. Suntegrity Moisturizing Mineral Face Sunscreen And Primer
This moisturizer, sunscreen and make-up primer in one contains nourishing and protective ingredients. Suntegrity
Winner of multiple awards and lauded by dermatologists, this three-in-one product acts as a mineral sunscreen (20% non-nano zinc oxide), moisturizer, and makeup primer. It smooths and nourishes skin with hyaluronic acid and plant oils, creating a natural glow while shielded from UV rays. Try it under your shimmery makeup look for a well-protected and festive look. Luna Bronze Total Eclipse Self-Tanning Mouse
Luna Bronze mousse delivers a safe, radiant tan in less than three hours. Luna Bronze
This natural, express tanning mousse takes home tanning to a whole new level. It delivers serious color—medium-to-dark—with an organic formulation and no fake-tan odor. It's also packed with aloe and organic oils, so it moisturizes while delivering a rich, streak-free bronze—perfect for achieving that faux glow palette for your patriotic glam makeup look. Sunly Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30
Sunly sunscreen comes in two scented and one unscented version Sunly
EWG-verified and formulated with 20% zinc oxide and soothing oat extract, this vegan mineral lotion offers broad-spectrum protection in a non-greasy, skin-soothing formula. It's beloved for its clean ingredients and eco-conscious ethos, and zinc oxide provides both UVA and UVB protection. Fwee Blurry Pudding Pot In D-Day
The Fwee Pudding pot is super pigmented and goes on like a cloud. Fwee
This is one of those 'worth the hype products'—it went viral on social media for good reason. This luxe balm has a creamy, pudding-like texture that's difficult to describe but a joy to experience. It gives lips a blurred look, which is great for a low-maintenance summer pout while still achieving a red lip. MyChelle Sun Shield Clear Spray SPF 30
MyChelle Sun Shield Clear Spray SPF 30 is Clean Label Project certified. MyChelle
If you prefer a spray of a cream sunscreen application, this sun shield is a great choice. It's also water resistant, so whether you're swimming or just sweating a whole lot this 4th of July holiday, this product has you covered. It's reef-safe, vegan, and zinc-based so it delivers broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection with up to 80 minutes of water resistance. The lightweight formula absorbs quickly and leaves an invisible, powdery finish.
