Summer is an amazing season for beauty — it’s the perfect time to experiment with a new look and go bold. And summer’s biggest beauty trends and newest makeup releases make it easy for you to glam up or add some subtle oomph to your look.

Below are six summer makeup products you should add to your vanity, with drugstore and high end picks.

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NYX Ultimate Eyeshadow Palette in Warm Neutrals, $17.99

Last summer was the season of warm-toned eyeshadow with the release of Anastasia Beverly Hills’ Modern Renaissance palette. And now we’re building on that trend.

This summer, it’s all about sheer peachy-orange shades, and this affordable palette from NYX Cosmetics is the perfect way to try the look without going overboard or breaking the bank.

e.l.f. Intense Ink Eyeliner, $3

If you’ve been looking for a cheap but still pigmented liquid liner that lasts, look no further than E.L.F.’s new Intense Ink Eyeliner. 

For $3 it’s a good match-up for more expensive fan favorites like Stila and Kat von D, and it stays on for hours even when your eyelids start to get oily. It’s totally perfect for a humid summer day.

NARS Orgasm Lipstick, $28

Matte lips have been trending for a while, and TBH, I’m a little tired of the look. So why not switch it up this summer? If you like your lip colors on the light and moisturizing side, NARS’ latest addition to their iconic Orgasm collection might be for you. 

Makeup experts and aficionados tout the Orgasm shade as flattering on anyone – the slight gold shimmer and perfect pink color warm up your face, giving you a subtle summery glow. This product will do that for your lips. (As a bonus, you could totally use it as a cream blush.)