It feels like we’ve been dreaming of summer for months, but technically the party doesn’t officially get started until June 21. But what better way to prep than to figure out your signature summer beauty look? And with a fresh crop of makeup palettes, you don’t have to struggle with finding a place to start. Whether you want to focus on…
The Beauty Edit: Summer’s Best Makeup Palettes
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BH Cosmetics
Third time’s a charm when it comes to creating a super hot summer palette. Inspired by the Cuban hot spot Havana, have your way with 28 super pigmented hues ranging from sand to electric lime green for a perfect pool party look.
Club Tropicana Eyeshadow Palette, $12.50 at BH Cosmetics
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Huda Beauty
When it comes to getting a full-on glow, no one does it better than beauty guru Huda Kattan. So when she announced she was launching her own product, we were thrilled. Each palette comes with one cream highlighter and three powder highlighters to help you channel her signature look.
3D Highlighter Palette, $45 at Sephora
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Makeup Geek
Created by YouTube vlogger MannyMUA to enhance every woman’s natural beauty, this nude-inspired palette promises to give you the perfect “I tried, but not too hard” look. Featuring nine bronzy, skin-tinged hues, you’ll want to get your hands on this limited-edition collaboration soon.
In the Nude Eyeshadow Palette (launches June 15), $50 at Makeup Geek
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Too Faced
Hello, #glittergoals! This sparkling shadow set is a bit of a departure from the line’s subdued rosy hues, but we are 100 percent here for it. Look forward to super pigmented shades like Hot Damn (warm purple), Confetti (baby pink) and Oh, It’s On! (gold), to name a few.
Glitter Bomb Prismatic Eyeshadow Palette (launches June 15), price pending at Too Faced
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Urban Decay
If you loved Urban Decay’s cult-favorite Afterglow Highlighter, get ready for the brand's latest hit: a four-unit palette. Tagged as “subtle or NSFW,” these finely milled, cream-to-powder highlighters are easy to build, meaning you’ll enjoy a glowy, strobed effect without a ton of effort.
Afterglow Highlighter Palette, $34 at Ulta
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Anastasia Beverly Hills
To say these blush trios were highly anticipated would be an understatement. Thankfully, the must-have color combos — there are five in total — will be part of the permanent collection so you can enjoy a summertime glow all year long.
Blush Trios, $30 at Anastasia Beverly Hills
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Jouer Cosmetics
If names like Tan Lines and Midnight Swim don’t make you want to dive into summer, hopefully this palette will. Featuring six gorgeous new Ultra Foil shadows, these long-wearing shades are not only crease-resistant, but paraben-, sulfate- and phthalate-free for sensitive peepers.
Skinny Dip Collection Ultra Foil Shimmer Shadows, $40 at Jouer Cosmetics
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Sephora Collection
Bring depth and definition to your cheeks with this six blush set featuring universally flattering hues for all skin tones. Combine both matte and shimmer shades together for a subtle, softer approach to contouring that’s warm, bronzy and blendable.
Contour Blush Palette, $28 at Sephora
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BECCA x Chrissy Teigen
Everyone’s favorite model, mom and cookbook author, Chrissy Teigen, can now add makeup maestro to her long list of accomplishments. The limited-edition peachy palette features a highlighter, blush and bronzer all handpicked by Chrissy herself.
Glow Face Palette, $46 at BECCA
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Kat Von D
For the girl who wants to do it all, meet your match — an eye, lip and face transformer all in one. Packed with 360-degree refractive pearls dipped in a prismatic coating, imagine extreme iridescent highlights in just a stroke (or two). Believe us, a little goes a long way.
Alchemist Holographic Palette, $32 at Sephora
