It’s officially summer in sunny southern California, and I am so excited to share the products that I’ve been loving during June in this month’s Sona Selects! These products will enhance your glow and are the perfect addition to your summer makeup bag. I’ve been traveling quite a bit lately, and these are the products I’ve stuck with flight after flight. If you are new to the blog, Sona Selects is a collection of the best beauty products I’ve used in the past month. Whether the products are old or new, they are the ones I keep returning to! I also have a video series on my channel to go along with each Sona Selects, called Sona Selects and Rejects. This is where I review all of the products that I did and didn’t like for the past month. Look out for the video coming soon on my channel!
1. Too Faced Hangover Rx Replenishing Face Primer ($32)
The Too Faced Hangover Rx Replenishing Face Primer is by far my favorite primer that I’ve ever used! I’ve mentioned it in so many of the videos on my channel because it really is a holy grail item. This primer is super hydrating and nourishing because it’s infused with coconut oil and probiotics which revive the skin. It really helps boost your skin’s moisture levels, so it’s basically an energy drink for you face! I have a dry skin type and this keeps my makeup looking absolutely flawless all day.
2. Bare Minerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Hydrating Gel ($20.50)
I don’t know about you guys, but I like to keep my face makeup light in the summertime! Cakey foundation isn’t a cute look. That makes the Bare Minerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Hydrating Gel the perfect foundation alternative! It’s lightweight yet still has great coverage, unlike most tinted moisturizers that are way too sheer. This product also has Broad Spectrum SPF 30 so you know your skin is being protected. There are so many shades available, so no matter your complexion Bare Minerals has got you covered!
3. YSL Touche Eclat Radiance Perfecting Pen ($42)
You may have seen on my Instagram or in my recent vlog, that I was in Morocco with YSL and got to try so many new products! The YSL Touche Eclat Radiance Perfecting Pen is one of the items I used non-stop while I was traveling in June, and I seriously couldn’t live without it. In the summertime, any products that will enhance my glow are worth adding to my makeup bag! This highlighting pen is one of the few highlighting concealers that doesn’t have shimmer, but gives you the most beautiful natural glow. This product is infused with Hyaluronic Acid which helps boost your skin’s hydration, Vitamin E, and micro pearls that are so beneficial for your skin! I love applying it under my eyes, to my cheekbones, and any other high points on my face to really brighten my complexion.
4. Pur Cameo Contour Stick ($39.50)
I’m sure you guys know that contouring is a trend that isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. The contouring queen herself, Kim Kardashian, recently came out with new contour and highlighting kits that literally sold out in less than three hours! The Pur Cameo Contour Stick specifically has one of my all time favorite formulas because it blends so seamlessly on the skin. It is perfect for sculpting and defining your face with it’s light reflective formula, which sets onto the skin just like a powder! This multi-use makeup stick can also be used as a foundation when you’re in a pinch, so you’re really getting the most bang for your buck!
5. Bare Minerals Gen Nude Under Over Lip Liner ($16)
Lip liner is for sure a staple in my makeup routine, especially when it comes to making sure my lip color stays on through a hot summer day. Stop feathering for good with the mega-creamy Bare Minerals Gen Nude Under Over Lip Liner that defines and primes your lips for the smoothest application ever! This product in particular was developed for all skin tones and lip colors, so you’re sure to find the perfect shade just for you. I have the shade ‘Borderline’ which is a fantastic medium nude for my skin tone. It can be used alone, or mixed and matched with your favorite lip products to achieve the ultimate lip look!
6. YSL Rouge Volupte Shine Oil-In-Stick Lipstick ($37)
In the summer my lips tend to get a little dry in the sun. The YSL Rouge Volupte Shine Oil-In-Stick Lipstick is ultra hydrating to the lips, which is perfect if you have the same problem! It’s revolutionary formula is actually 65 percent oil, which instantly melts onto your lips and adds high shine with all-day comfort. It smells just like fresh mangos (that are almost good enough to eat) and is infused with rich pomegranate and rosemary antioxidants that are absolutely amazing for your lips! I own the shade numbered 44, which is a warm toned pinky nude that’s perfect for everyday wear. This is another product I couldn’t live without while traveling with YSL in Morocco and am so excited to try out their new products they are launching soon!
7. Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy Sculpting Gloss ($26)
This luxurious Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy Sculpting Gloss is by far one of the most comfortable lip glosses I’ve ever worn. It’s incredibly creamy and totally not sticky at all! The formula has a multidimensional finish, that gives off the most beautiful shine with just a hint of color that creates a more full lip look. I’m loving the shade called ‘Shameless Glow’, it gives you the perfect peachy pout. With this gloss you can create the illusion of lip injections, without ever having to go under the needle!
Like I mentioned above, I have a series called Sona Selects and Rejects on my channel where I not only talk about the products I love, but the products I didn’t love. But just because one product may not work for me, doesn’t mean it isn’t a great product or that it wouldn’t work for you! This is just my honest opinion based on my experience. Make sure you watch the video on my channel going live this week to find out!
I hope you enjoyed this month’s Sona Selects my loves! What are the beauty products you couldn’t live without this month?
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Love this series! The bare minerals tinted hydrating gel looks interesting will try it #snapchatfam❤
I’m willing to try this bare minerals gel ? The price is good too ? Love it ❤️
It’s definitely an amazing product, especially for the price! :)
Omg!! thank you so much for sharing this with us.. I’m actually using the YSL Touche Eclat Radiance Perfecting Pen, Its amazing!!! I’m definately trying this other products, I always trust you!!
Love you!!
#snapfam!!!
I sooo wait for this section every month so that I could make a run to try some of these trusted and tested goodies! Thanks for testing it out for us #instafam!! Loads of love <3
Thank you so much pretty! You’re so sweet! xoxo
These are all picks I will have to try! light & glow-y makeup in the summer is?? I’ve been interested in the lip liners for a while & that primer & concealer sound amazing!
They really are great products! :)
Wonderful beauty items … all are essential to our daily makeup ? routine! :)
Merci for sharing your thoughts.
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Cool !! I’ll probably buy the bare minerals tinted hydrated gel !! Thanks for your advices !! ??
Hey Sona! I am interested in using the Too Faced Primer but I have oily skin, would you recommend it for me still?
It will totally work if you have oily skin. You should definitely give it a try! :)
Ahhh! I didn’t know you had replied! I appreciate it ☺️? I will for sure give it a try. Thanks again! ?
I love sona selects ! I been using the bareminerals complexion rescue for over a year and I love it . I’m really interesting in the ysl lip balm not the ones that have a lip shape within the lipstick but this colors look great sona I love your style so much you and kb should have vlog .
awesome choices Sona!Thanks for sharing!
Aww, thank you so much Domniki! Glad you enjoyed the post. :)
I need to try the bare minerals tint! Hopefully I can find some dupes for the YSL lip!! Always love your content!!?
That Bare Minerals tinted gel looks like it might be just what I’ve been looking for for sunmer! I have been loving the new Becca bronzer in Capri Coast and the Essence Pure Nude Highlighter! That combo gives my skin such a natural glow and I still feel so put together!
It’s such a great product, you should definitely try it out! :)
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That pur contour Stick looks good!
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It’s awesome! For sure a staple in my summer makeup routine!
All of your recommendations are always great products :) I wanted to know what color you use in the PUR contour stick? I am excited to try it.
love the selection of a SPF :) yes we want a lighter coverage but can not skip on the SPF protection.
I need to try the bare minerals gel, I’ve heard so much about it !
Can you pleease try the Kim Kardashian contour kit and give us a feed back ?
Thank you
PS: I hope your father is feeling better
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If I can get my hands on it, I could totally try it out! :) Thank you so much love!
Super amazing products. I knew there would be a product from YSL so finally its a lippie from them. <3 The color is gorgeous. Gonna add it to my collection too. Haven't had lippie from them.
Too faced hannover primer is so good. In summer i tend to on lip balm just to hydrate my lips not anything fancy a bit of BB cream.
#Snapchatfam
YSL is for sure one of my favorite brands! I can’t ever get enough of their products!
Glossier concealer and my cotz sun screen!! Both of those have been a life saver this Summer.
I also love the Revlon kiss in juicy peach it has an spf of 20 which is awesome!
One more thing to add, I have two shadow colors I am obsessed with. Ever since I saw you combine Humble and Sassy together for your brow bone I have been obsessed with it! Oh my gosh! So pretty and just enough highlight but not too much.
That YSL Lipstick is so pretty and the color it’s just perfect for the summer ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Isn’t it just the best color ever? Thank you pretty! xoxo
Hangover primer is my holy Grail too ?? Also I love the bare minerals complexion rescue ? Would love to try the lip products :) No makeup makeup looks are best for summer! Love Sona selects ❤️ #sonafam
I seriously can’t live without that primer!
hmmm definitely been loving the supergloop setting spray sunscreen! you should try it! def been wearing a lot less makeup, probably need to reup on my becca (moonstone) i think luminous primer i’ve been mixing it with my foundation to thin it out and get a good glow! honestly that and my bronzer lmao! tarte park ave princess all the way <3 looking forward to the video! hope you and kas have a great fourth <3 #snapchatfam
Thank you so much! We had a fantastic 4th of July!
Hi Sona! Could you do a tutorial featuring the YSL pen. I bought it in a charity auction without really knowing what it was, just for the cause, and now I just have it, since I don’t really know if its a concealer or how to use it.
Also, my product of the month was La Roche Possay Micellar Water.
You are ,without a doubt, my go to beauty expert advisor for ever!!
Always honest, reliable, objective Af.
LOVE you Sona.
You made me more independent for sure.
Thanks!
I’m always happy to help. :) sending all my love!
I have bought several of the products you recommend and they´ve never failed me! The hangover primer is one of my favorites ever! Its so good!!!
Love you Sona!! #snapchatfam #instafam #24hrclub
So glad the products I recommend have worked out for you! :)
I am already hooked to Hangover primer, it’s really good. Last month I purchased Marc Jacobs coconut gel highlighter and since then I am addicted to it, it gives such a beautiful sheen to skin and a lit from within. Bare minerals tinted moisturizer looks really promising, will try it. All the product recommendations look so amazing, make me wanna spend dolla dolla bills ?Lots of love #snapfam
Aww, thank you so much pretty! xoxo
This post is making me want to break my bank??great product recommendations as always. Lots of love. Would you please do a travel skincare regimen sometime soon? Thankyou Sona!
I have been using the Touche Eclat for yearssssss and it’s THE best for waking up my eyes if I’ve had a rough week/bad night’s sleep. It kind of annoys me when people say it doesn’t have coverage, but it’s not meant to work that way lol. Anyway, I adoooore it. Also thanks for making an infographic every month with all the products. It’s easier to save on my phone and have ready on my next sephora visit.
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I’ve been on the lookout for a new tinted moisturizer because I agree with you, I don’t want to wear heavy makeup in the summer! So thank you :) I also want to try the Estée Lauder gloss! Thanks for another awesome post ??
So happy you liked the post, thank you love!
YSL touche eclat & rouge volupte are always in my makeup bag (they just work for me). I need to try that tinted mousturizer because it sounds awesome :) Last month I really loved Charlotte Tilbury wonder glow ,Daniel Sandler watercolor blush in Flush (perfect dirty pink) & Illamasqua lipstick in Scandal #instafam #24hrclub
Wow. I love the color of YSL lippie. (:
I’ve been loving the Nars liquid blush in Orgasm! Also, I’ve been using the double-ended brush from IT Cosmetics you recommended and I love it! :) #snapchatfam
I’m so glad you love the product I recommended! I bet it looks absolutely gorgeous :)
Amazing things here. I am very happy to look your post.
Thanks so much and I’m having a look ahead to touch you.
Will you please drop me a e-mail?
Love these, Sona! Thank you so much! I started following you while I was pregnant and couldn’t sleep at night; I started watching your videos and reading your posts and have picked up so many pointers from you on how to get a flawless look using good quality products in little time – perfect for a new Mom! This month, I am loving my Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer..so great to have a good primer to help keep makeup on in the hot weather! Also, I bought the Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch Highlighting Concealer and was wondering if it could be a dupe for the YSL one you mentioned..maybe you could give it a try! All my love and continued prayers for your father! <3
Only tried the primer so far , definitely going to try the Tinted Hydrating Gel & Cameo Stick now ? #snapchatfam
Now I need the bare minerals pencil !! So beautiful!! ?
I am loving these series, they are so helpful. And we all know the products you put in your selects are your holy grail. I so want to try bare minerals because it is summer and I so want something which is light. My products for this month has to be the hangover primer and ofra kim thai moisturizer. #snapchatfam
Sona, I like the pics that you take for your blog posts. You’re a person of such a good taste.
Btw, I like YSL touche éclat as well☺️☺️ I really wanted to try the Marc Jacobs setting spray, I thought it would be as good as the primer is
Looking forward to trying the bareminerals tinted moisturiser. I recently bought the L’Oréal cushion foundation after watching your review on it and I absolutely love it for everyday use. Love all your recommendations xx ? #snapchatfam
Love you blogs! I’m wondering how the PUR stick compares to the new benefit hoola contour stick? Might have to give it a try when I run out! Do you have any suggestions for another brand of lipstick that compares to the YSL? This mommy just can’t justify spending that much on a lipstick for myself!
I almost forgot to mention. Could you please recommend a moisturiser for dry and sensitive skin? And also a hydrating under eye cream. I have been using rilastil eye cream for almost 6 months now but it didn’t do me any good.
Love the blog post and the video ??
I have to test the Tinted Hydrating Gel and the Lipstick. For which Skin type would you recommend the Tinted Gel?
Those bangs!!! ? love them!!! Ok!! Ok!! Confession time! I have been using the Too Faced primer ? Ta da!!! and I absolutely love it! I have oily to dry skin and it works great! Next confession, I will be using the bareMinerals well at least giving it a try I’ll keep you posted!!! Thank you so much for all the time & effort!!! Your fan forever Sona Bella ❤
That Bare Minerals hydrating gel sounds great for summer! I’ll be checking it out. <3 #snapchatfam
Hi sona!
Thanks for all the recommendations! Could you please let us know what colour you are in the pur cosmetics contour And highlight stick?
Thanks so much!
I think I need to finally try the hangover primer. Do you think it’ll work for oily skin too?
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Finally feels nice to catch up.. I was gone for a few weeks.. amazing post.. ?
I really wanna try bare minerals Complexion rescue gel because I have oily skin..
So excited to see more you tube videos! I also love watching your insta stories and get ready with me’s!
Bought the Too Faced primer because of your video and post ?? Thanks Sona!
The bare minerals hydrating gel seems interesting, I must try it along with the YSL lippie… ?
Hmm I think the next thing I’m going for is a hydration gel! Otherwise I really enjoyed this blog and moths Selects! <3 #Snapfam !