I love makeup, like, a lot. So when spring and summer roll around I consider it the optimal time to do a little makeup bag refresh! Spring and summer months in Texas = major heat. So products that feel light on the skin are ESSENTIAL. Another must-have? An easy-to-apply fake tan. 🙂 Well, I’ve got you covered sister! Here are 10 new beauty favorites from Nordstrom that I’m using on the daily. I’ve linked to all 10 products beneath the photo below, but keep reading for a more in-depth rundown on top my 3!
10 Spring/Summer Beauty Favorites
- Vita Liberata Body Blur (Easy & organic instant tan!)
- bareMinerals bareSkin Sun Serum Bronzer (Feels weightless on the skin!)
- Smashbox Highlighter Palette (A gorgeous, natural-looking glow!)
- Tata Harper Lip & Cheek Tint (I’ve only used it on the lips- I love this all-natural brand!)
- Clé de Peau Beauté The Foundation (Feels light on the skin & has SPF! Pricey but worth it.)
- Trish McEvoy Wet/Dry Even Skin Brush (What I use to apply the foundation above.)
- Charlotte Tilbury Brightening Youth Glow (Using this as a lightweight primer lately.)
- bareMinerals “The Power of Neutrals” Eyeshadow Palette (Everyday must-have hues!)
- NARS Concealer (Doesn’t dry up as fast as my previous favorite. I wear shade “chantilly”.)
- RMS Beauty Un Powder (To set under eye concealer & overall face makeup.)
And here’s a little more info about my top 3 favorites…!
Let’s kick things off with a before and after:
Ever since becoming preggo, I’ve steered clear of spray tans. My OBGYN said spray tans were a no-go since inhaling the spray tan during application is always a possibility. #bummer
So what’s a girl to do in the peak of spring/summer without a spray tan?
Enter: Vita Liberata Body Blur.
It not only gives you an INSTANT tan; it also blurs all of those pesky imperfections.
(I’m looking at you spider veins!)
If you look at the photo above, the color difference is pretty darn dramatic, and it was applied in under 1 minute. It’s SO EASY. I purchased the medium shade “Latte” because the lightest shade is currently sold out.
The best part about Vita Liberata’s Body Blur?
It’s ORGANIC.
Since Body Blur is made with certified organic ingredients (and it’s also paraben-free, sulfate-free & phthalate-free) I feel good about applying it to my skin during pregnancy. 🙂
Oh how I love this bronzer!
I’ve never been much of a liquid bronzer kind-of-gal, matte bronzing powders have always been my go-to. I decided to give this serum bronzer a try for 2 reasons:
- It’s paraben-free, sulfate-free, phthalate-free, synthetic fragrance-free, synthetic dye-free & petrochemical-free.
- The words “sheer” and “serum” were in it’s name so I figured that it would feel light on my skin during hot spring and summer months.
You guys, this bronzer is virtually weightless! I LOVE the feel on my skin because it’s like you aren’t wearing makeup at all. If I’m heading somewhere special I will apply it on top of the foundation featured below, but on casual days (when the fanciest place I go is Whole Foods…) I will wear this serum on its own and set it with a lightweight powder. The color is a very realistic bronze. It’s an absolute spring/summer must-have for me.
This stuff is PRICEY. Sticker shock is an understatement. So why did I take the plunge and purchase?
I’m a longtime fan of actress/model/author Molly Sims. I follow her on Instagram and watched her apply her makeup on Instagram Live a few months back. She swore by this oh-so-expensive Clé de Peau Beauté Foundation and promised that it was worth the price. So, guess what? I believed her.
And, hip-hip-hooray, I was not disappointed!
There are 2 things that I LOVE about this foundation.
- Even after a long day of wearing this foundation, it feels incredibly light and non-cakey. If it weren’t for mirrors, I would forget that I was wearing makeup. Upon initial application, I’m not super wowed, but then it melds into the skin BEAUTIFULLY within a few minutes and lasts ALL DARN DAY when topped with this translucent powder. (Moral of the story? Give it a few minutes before you judge! It will impress you.)
- It has SPF! I love a good 2-in-1 product. I’ve been using this SPF serum religiously every morning, but I love knowing that my foundation adds an extra layer of sun protection.
Another reason you might as well splurge and try this foundation despite the price?
Nordstrom is THE BEST at returns. If you don’t 100% love it, you can return it ANYTIME and get your $250 back in a jiffy. 🙂
P.S. I totally guessed on my shade when I ordered online, and it ended up matching my skin tone perfectly. My shade is: O20 LIGHT OCHRE.
Oh, and before you go…
I’ve been excited to share my new acrylic makeup organizer with you! I absolutely adore it. It’s very high quality; I can tell that it will last for years to come. There’s room for an abundance of liners, foundations & lippies for all of you product junkies like me. I currently store 82 different beauty products in my acrylic organizer, and there’s still open space for new additions. Highly recommended! 🙂
A huge thanks to Nordstrom for sponsoring this post! I purchased all products myself, and all opinions are 100% genuine.

Wow!
Thank you for your recommendations!
With so many products to choose from,
fabulous to
know what works!
Love to try this lip tint!
And also your foundation!
Your makeup is flawless.
Thanks for sharing!
Spring is a perfect time to change out my makeup. I like these choices.
The heat in Texas is no joke! This is great to know which makeup products are working well for the summer, thanks!
I would like to consider these recommendations. These choices looks awesome and I definitely love the acrylic makeup organizer!
I love Bareminerals but haven’t tried these products yet. Nordstrom has the best stuff and I just go gaga over their beauty products!
Wow these all sound amazing but I definitely need to go pick up that Bare Minerals bronzer, so interested in trying it now!
Kileen
cute & little
Wow these all sound really great! I love the way the bare minerals bronzer looks. I am going to have to give it a shot.
That body blur looks awesome, I’m so excited…ordering it now!
I never shopped in Nordstrom before, but now you have me contemplating it. I just thought it was all about fashion, but I see they have some goodies in there.
Wow! that tanning lotion looks like it works so well! I have tried some tanning lotions but none of them seemed to work well. But this one looks like a great one! I’ll have to try it!
oh whoa! love the comparison photo of the body blur product. I def need to give it a try!
I love Bare Mineral products. I wish I had a Nordstrom near me that I could get to. The closest one is about 60 miles away.
I love this bronze-y product round-up! Perfect for the changing seasons! It’s good to know how many options are out there for tanning. I want to try that one you mentioned!
Wow..what a great products. I love this. I totally want to try these out too.
That’s good to know that you can return Nordstrom makeup products at any time and get a full refund. That would give me more confidence in trying new stuff.
So many great products! I need to grab that Neutrals Eyeshadow Palette. I’m a sucker for a great neutral palette and this looks like a great pick for traveling.
Oh I am loving what you highlighted here! I LOVE neutral eye shadows and can never find just the “right” one.
I want that body blur self tanner! Did you apply it with a mit? I’m always on the hunt for new great products!
I have never shopped beauty at nordstorm, but I might have to drop down and take a look. The self tanner looks awesome!
That foundation looks so cool, but way too pricey for me lol. These def are some great beauty picks though.
Oh wow I’m loving the Cle De Peau packaging. How pretty!
I need to try all of these like ASAP. They sound amazing. Especially the self tanner.
I need to try so many of these! I usually use most makeup that comes out – but some of these are new to me!
I shop to Nordstrom for quite a few for years. The have huge selection of clothing and make up . Plus there price is very competitive too .
Great picks! I want to try all of these!
These products looks so amazing. i will definitely check them. Thanks for sharing this to us.
Girl I’ve been loving Nars so much recently! They have great service at the Nars Boutique in Soho,NY so that reeled me in.
i always love trying new beauty products and even better that they’re from nordstrom since i love shopping there! thanks for sharing babe xx