By Jennifer Yen, Founder & CEO of YENSA Beauty
Summer is one of my favorite seasons. Longer days, sunshine, travel, and more time spent outdoors always inspire me to simplify my beauty routine while focusing on products that help my skin look healthy, radiant, and naturally beautiful.
As someone who has always believed that makeup should nourish skin—not just cover it—I reach for products that multitask. During the summer months, I want lightweight coverage, sun protection, a healthy glow, and effortless color that can take me from morning meetings to dinner with friends.
These are the four YENSA essentials that never leave my makeup bag.
Step 1: BC Foundation SPF 40
My "Your Skin, But Better" Essential
The first thing I apply every morning is our Skin On Skin BC Foundation SPF 40. When I created this formula, I wanted to combine everything I loved about BB cream, CC cream, foundation, skincare, and sun protection into one product. The result is a complexion formula that delivers beautiful, buildable coverage while feeling lightweight and breathable on the skin. What makes it especially perfect for summer is the built-in SPF 40 protection and skin-loving ingredients like Hyaluronic Acid, Peptides, and our signature 8 SuperBlacks Essence.
It helps even out my complexion, smooth the look of pores, and create a naturally radiant finish without feeling heavy or cakey—even on warmer days.
My favorite part? It looks like real skin.
Step 2: Super Serum Silk Bronzing Drops
Sunshine In A Bottle
I love a healthy summer glow, but I don't love exposing my skin to unnecessary sun damage. That's why the Super Serum Silk Bronzing Drops are one of my warm-weather staples. I apply a few drops anywhere the sun would naturally hit—the forehead, cheeks, nose, and jawline—for instant warmth and dimension. Sometimes I'll even mix a drop into my BC Foundation for an all-over sun-kissed effect.
Beyond the beautiful bronze finish, these drops are packed with skincare benefits including Bakuchiol, Ferulic Acid, and our signature 8 SuperBlacks Essence. The result is a natural-looking glow that never appears orange or overly shimmery—just healthy, radiant skin.
Step 3: Super Serum Silk Buildable Cream Blush
The Secret To Looking Instantly Refreshed
If there's one product that instantly makes me look more awake and energized, it's blush. During summer, I prefer cream formulas because they melt seamlessly into the skin and create a natural flush that looks like it's coming from within. Our Super Serum Silk Buildable Cream Blush gives me that fresh, healthy color while maintaining the lightweight, skin-like finish I love. I tap it onto the apples of my cheeks and blend upward for a lifted effect.
The formula is easy to build, so whether I'm going for a subtle daytime look or something a little more vibrant for evening, I can customize the intensity without ever looking overdone. It's one of those products that makes people ask, "What are you using on your skin?"
Step 4: Luxe Lip Nourishing Oil With Hyaluronic + Vitamin E
The Final Touch
No summer beauty routine is complete without hydrated lips. I keep our Luxe Lip Nourishing Oil in my purse, at my desk, and honestly, everywhere in between. The formula combines Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin E, and our nourishing 8 SuperOils Blend to help keep lips feeling soft, smooth, and comfortable throughout the day.
What I love most is that it gives the perfect amount of shine while delivering a sheer wash of flattering color. It never feels sticky, and it's incredibly easy to reapply on the go. Whether I'm heading to a meeting, running errands, or enjoying a weekend getaway, it's always the last step in my routine.
My Summer Beauty Philosophy
For me, summer beauty is all about enhancing what you already have. I don't believe in covering up your skin. I believe in supporting it with nourishing ingredients, protecting it from environmental stressors, and creating products that make getting ready feel effortless. With these four products, I can create a complete look in just a few minutes: protected skin, healthy coverage, natural warmth, fresh color, and hydrated lips.
That's the beauty ritual I come back to every summer.
With love,
Jennifer Yen
Founder & CEO, YENSA Beauty