As soon as the weather warms up I get very lazy with my makeup, eyeliner gets ditched and I prefer to wear as little on my face as possible. Essence recently asked me to create a Summer makeup look using some of their latest range and I jumped at the chance. I’ve raved about the brand before, having picked up some bits and pieces when they first arrived in Wilko- it’s so affordable but really and truly doesn’t compromise on quality.

This look really couldn’t be any easier, it literally took me five minutes to apply! I used the soft touch mousse makeup as my base which has become my go-to foundation at the moment. I’ve bad experiences in the past with mousse type products but this one isn’t drying and gives a lovely, matte and even coverage that feels really light on my skin. I’ve mentioned before that I’m a bit wary of bronzing products but the sun club 2in1 bronzing powder in sunshine works perfectly even on my super pale skin. It gives me a healthy, subtle glow without leaving me looking dirty or orange.

On my eyes I wore the metal glam eyeshadow in golden up which provides a really pretty sparkly colour without being over bearing or over the top for day time. The Essence eyeshadows are one of my favourite products for their rich pigment and longevity, not to mention the bargain price. I could have sworn I had a photo of the mascara I was sent but it appears not. Anyway, it was the plump no clump! volume mascara and I was really impressed at the natural looking lashes it left me with. I admit I wasn’t expecting much from a cheap and cheerful mascara but this will become a staple in my summer makeup bag.

On my lips I wore the long lasting lipstick nude in porcelain doll which is the perfect “your lips but better” shade for pale girls. The colour lasts for ages and doesn’t leave my lips feeling dry- although I could have done with a slick of lip balm pre-application.

I was also sent some gel nail products, the top and base coat plus a polish in the most gorgeous pale peach-pink shade. I haven’t had a chance to use these yet as I can’t regularly paint my nails but from previous experience of essence products they won’t dissapoint.

What does your summer makeup look like? Have you tried these products or any others from essence?