Some may feel like priming your face is unneccesary but in the summer it is almost an essential part of your summer makeup routine. Primer creates a layer between your skin and the foundation by helping it not to seep into your pores, creates a layer for your foundation to land on and also makes your makeup last longer - especially for those long summer nights.
Try these;
Garnier Skin Renew 5 sec Blur Instant Smoother $15
Laura Mercier Face Primer, $33
Maybelline Baby Skin, $7
Who doesn't love a lovely bronzed summer look? Bronzer can make you eyes look brighter your teeth whiter - everyone looks better with a little warmth on their skin. That's why so many people try to had to achieve that summer glow. Aplly bronzer with a big thick fluffy brush to get color evenly. Also apply it to the temples of yuor head, the hollows of your cheeks and your jaw to mimic where the sun would naturally hit your face.
Try these:
Too Faced Chocolate Soleil, $30
Physicians Formula Magic Mosaic Multi-Colored Custom Face Powder in Warm Beige/Light Bronzer, $13
BRONZE IT UP!
GO CREAMY!
Go for cream or waterproof blushes that will maintain their staying power no matter how much you sweat. Cream eyeshadows have a long lasting power and you can either wear them alone or use them as a base for youe eyeshadow.
Try these:
Cargo's Water Resistant Blush, $26 MAC's Cremeblend blush, $20
Benefit Creaseless Cream Shadow, $20
Maybelline's Color Tattoo, $8
Sonia Kashuk Cream Bronzer, $10
PRIME YOUR FACE!
ROCK A NAKED FACE!
When the weather's HIGH, the last thing you want to feel is heavy foundation on your face. It can feel heavy and may even slide off your face. Stick to a light foundation like tinted moisturizers and BB creams. Choose bb creams with an SPF to help better protect your face from the harmful rays of Mr. Sun. Add a matfiying powder to keep oil at bay.
Try these:
Garnier BB Cream with SPF 15, $13
Urban Decay Naked Beauty Balm, $34
Lancome Renergie Eclat Multi-Lift, $75
Urban Decay De-Slick Matifying Powder, $32
LET IT SHINE!
Summer's AMAZING, right? But not with melting makeup, sliding eyeliner, sticky lipstick or an overall sweaty face. Beat the HEAT without sacrificing beauty with these essential steps and products.
STAY-PROOF YOUR EYES!
If you've ever disliked waterproof mascara, it's time to give it a try! Waterproof mascara helps it from running in hot sweltering weathers and you can even hop in the pool or beach with it on.
Try these:
Estee Lauder Doublewear Waterproof Mascara, $24
Too Faced Ligts Camera Splashes, $20
Try out vibrant color. Just as you're probably more likely to wear a vivid top or carry a bright bag this season, now's the perfect time to play up your makeup palette. Besides looking summery, "livelier colors brighten the face and bring a youthful glow to skin," says Surratt. If you tend to stick with neutrals, experiment with just one area of your face.
Try these:
Tarte Glamazon Pure Performace 12 Hour Lipstick, $26
Maybelline Vivids in Rose, $8
Mac Red Balloon Lipstick, $16
Stop shine, add glow. A slick T-zone instantly telegraphs the message "I'm hot" — and we don't mean sexy. To eliminate unsightly shine in seconds, nothing beats blotting papers.
Try these:
NYX Tea Tree Blotting Paper, $6
Clean & Clear Clear Touch Oil Absorbing Sheets, $6
Boscia Green Tea Blotting Linens, $10
Bobbi Brown Blotting Papers, $20
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Keep your summer makeup glowing by blending a touch of liquid highlighter on the tops of the cheekbones and brow bones and down the bridge of the nose. Tip: Don't go all the way to the tip of the nose, or it will look oily.
Try these:
Nars Illuminating Liquid Highlighters, $30 ea
GO VIBRANT!
BLOT, BLOT, AWAY!
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