10-Summer Makeup Tips To Avoid Meltdowns, Mask & Cakey Like Effects
Remember in the summer we all face - humidity, sweat and face oils. So we need all the help we can get to look cool but yet beautiful.
Summer to me is all about embracing the essence of your natural beauty, especially if you have a nice golden tan. I like my face to be soft and natural looking, so I can show-off my tan. Summer to me is all about healthy natural glow. Remember in the summer we have to put our best face forward everyday, it's too hot to hide it under your hair. So, you want to make sure you look natural but with a radiant summer glow as well, not just bare boring tired looking face.
As soon as summer months roll in we all look forward to wear less make-up. But wearing less makeup does mean go bear-face. It means we should have a more natural, neat-looking and barely there summer glow makeup. You should lighten up your makeup and have people wondering; is she wearing make-up? Using less makeup allows your skin to breathe and your natural beauty to shine.
Stay away from those heavy makeup that will make your face look heavy and cakey like. By midday you'll have makeup meltdown streaks and running down for face.
1- Wash your face
Start your day by washing your face with a gentle facial cleanser. Pat dry or allow it to air dry.
This ultra gentle cleanser by Neutrogena was the Award Winner of 2013 by Allure readers.
SPF - means sun protection factor just in case you din't know.
Apply it lightly to keep your skin moist and protect from the harsh summer heat.
This Glow moisturizer by Clean & Clear has a very light sparkle to give you a nice healthy summer glow and it only cost $7
3- Light Water-Based Foundation or Powder
Avoid oil-based liquid and cream foundation in the summer. It will make your face look heavy and streaky and will start to run down your face midday. it'll clog you pores and may cause your skin to brake-out. Especially if you have oily skin. Instead use a very light mineral powder foundation with an SPF. Use a Brush and blend it well so it can balance your skin tone.
4- Use Concealer if needed
Use concealer only if you really need it, if you can do without avoid it.
If needed, use it lightly under your eyes, and on blemishes if you have any.
This Too Faced Blush from Sephora is perfect because it has three different beautiful colors that can in all skin tone. And it's a baked color formula, meaning it's more resistant to sweat. keep it soft and natural looking as if you were born with it. :-) No one needs to know, right?
6- Bronzer for a Beautiful Summer Glow
I love bronzer in the summer. It's really pretty in the summer and suits every skin-tone. Brush your bronzer lightly on the apples of your cheeks, your nose, your chin and your hairline. Not too heavy, keep soft looking as if you have a tan.
7- Mate and Satin Eyeshadows
Wearing eyeshadows in the summer is really tough. But these natural soft shimmer colors are really beautiful for summer days. But use it half way around your eyes only, as shown in the picture bellow. Do not apply above your crease, because when you sweat it'll smudge and crack, it'll definitely look a mess.
8- Waterproof mascara and Liner
Waterproof mascara is an ideal for summer because it'll not smudge when you sweat. Just a touch of it will bring your eyes out. Brown shade is softer in the summer. You can also try to use the mascara lightly on the bottom lashes as the liner for a softer look if you want to skip the liner, or you can use waterproof liner as well.
9- Waterproof Mascara and Liner Remover
Waterproof mascara and liner does not come out with soap and water alone. You need this waterproof makeup remover. Any waterproof makeup remover will do the trick. You can also try coconut or olive oil.
10-Use shimmering nude lip gloss or coral and pink lipsticks
If you want a soft look apply a lip balm with an SPF to protect your lips and keep it moist, dab some shimmering eyeshadow on your lips with your finger and then top it with clear, nude, light pink or peach gloss. Or, you can go for these beautiful pink and coral lipstick. I love these colors in the summer. Summer Must Have Coral/Orange/Pink Lipsticks - Hair ...
And remember to keep it beautiful but yet elegant and clean looking so you can look as beautiful as a bright summer day. -:)))
"Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold, but he who stands firm to the end will be saved". Mathew 24:12
