It is the dog days of summer. I find that during the heat, a little makeup goes a long way.
A few, fun shimmery cosmetics can be used all over to give glow during those hot days and nights. Here are my current favorites:

No7 Shimmer Brick Palette ($14.99 USD) — Get an all-year-round glow with No7 Shimmer Palette. The No7 Shimmer Palette is made up of flattering shades to give an extra lift to your complexion. Its spectrum of colors mean it can be used to enhance your summer tan or add warmth to winter skin.
What I think: This palette is so pretty! The colors are beautiful. I swirl a brush in it all over to apply to cheeks or use once of the lighter colors as a highlighter. I’ve even used it as eye shadow. It’s really versatile.
Purchase at Target stores and http://www.target.com

Studio 10 Youth Lift Glow-plexion ($40 USD) — The Youth Lift Glow-plexion’s lightweight multi-purpose formula works to give an instant radiant glow and can be applied to face and body to highlight and slim. Packed with key ingredients such as: anti-aging ingredients including Suberlift, Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamin C & D, Studio 10’s Glow-plexion is an anti-aging, multi-tasking wonder.
What I think: I love how this gives me a glow and has amazing skincare benefits! I love this as a facial highlighter for cheekbones etch. It’s also nice on arms and legs to give a little glow.
Purchase it http://www.b-glowing.com

Contour Powder ($4.99 USD) — Contouring is all the craze! Essence’s contour powder, complete with a highlighter and bronzer, gives you the complete look in just one compact. Sculpt your cheekbones and give your face a glow on the go!
Blush Up! ($3.99 USD) — Give your cheeks some color with a delicate pink sure to make you look fresh and rosey. A pretty glow will never go out of style.
All About…Eyeshadows ($5.49 USD) — Find the perfect tones and shades to accentuate your eyes. Vintage, Rose, Greys, Nudes and Bronzes can help create any type of look from day to night and natural to smokey.
What I think: Combined, these three products give a great summer look! The contour kit is so pretty. Both colors are soft and give a great glow! The matte bronzer contours well. The pink blush adds a bit of brightness to the look.
The bronze shadows are very shimmery and well pigmented. It’s very pretty for sparkly summer looks. Maybe combined with matte shadows will make it more versatile.
essence cosmetics products are available at essencemakeup.com