Hot Weather Makeup Must-Haves

When it comes to covering up blemishes and evening out your skin tone, a layer of thick foundation is sure to do the trick. However, summer calls for more lightweight makeup products. It's time to trade out liquid and cream-based foundation and other heavy makeup for products that help you achieve a more natural look -- and won't weigh down your skin in the heat.

Add these lightweight makeup must-haves to your summer beauty bag to get that flawless look you crave:

Tinted Moisturizers a Summer Makeup Must-Have
Tinted moisturizer can help to cover up age spots, freckles, blemishes and even acne scars without weighing down your skin. Make sure you pick out a shade that is a perfect match for your skin, and consider choosing a shade darker than your natural skintone if you plan on logging in more time in the sun this season. Tinted moisturizer can be applied directly onto the skin without a primer, and is easy to blend with a concealer when needed. Use your fingertips to "dot" different areas of your face with moisturizer, then blend away!

Hot Weather Must-Have: Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer, $42, a sheer and lightweight moisturizer with a hint of color to match your skin tone. This comes in both an oil-free and regular version, and is thick enough to replace your foundation.

Mineral Makeup Concealer Provides Hot-Weather Coverage
If you need some extra coverage sans foundation, use a mineral makeup concealer underneath or over a layer of tinted moisturizer. Mineral makeup concealers can help to even out a ruddy complexion, hide scars and freckles, and also give you a more matte look. Use a small brush to apply the mineral powder directly on to the skin and blend with your fingertips. The key to creating a flawless look with this type of concealer is to layer it with a mineral makeup powder foundation or apply it over a tinted moisturizer before blending

Hot Weather Must-Have: L.A. Minerals Multi-Tasking Concealer, $12.95, a super-fine mineral concealer made with all-natural ingredients. This concealer has a slightly creamy texture so it's easy to blend and will cover up spots and scars in a flash.

Shimmering Liquid Bronzer for a Sun-Kissed Glow
When you're still working on your tan or just don't want to use a facial tanner this season, use a lightweight shimmering bronzer liquid to warm up your look. Apply shimmering liquid bronzer directly over a layer of tinted moisturizer or mineral makeup and blend with your fingertips or a small sponge. If you do use this type of bronzer all over your face, make sure you also apply it to your neck and decollete or it won't look natural. Remember that a small amount goes a long way, and you can always add more later if you need to. Start with only a few drops and work your way up if you need more coverage.

Hot Weather Must-Have: Estee Lauder 'Bronze Goddess' Luminous Liquid Bronzer, $28.50, to create a sun-kissed glow without weighing down your skin. Apply this lightweight formula with your fingertips and blend with a damp sponge for a natural finish.

From tinted moisturizers to liquid bronzers, there are several ways to do away with cakey foundation and lighten up your look this season. Stock up on some of these hot weather makeup must-haves to show off a natural, flawless look all summer long.