Monday, June 13, 2011

Makeup That Still Looks Great in the Summer

During the summertime, you may want to spend less time on your makeup, and more time with other activities, but still look great while doing them. Weather you are going to an outdoor event, or to the beach/pool, you can keep your look fresh. If your skin is clear, or has slight imperfections, you can use an oil free tinted moisturizer. This gives some coverage, and gives a glow to the skin. Oil free products stay in place much better, and allow the skin to breathe. If you need more coverage, try using some concealer, or oil free foundation. You can also use Suzanne Somers Spray Foundation. If you can't find it on SuzanneSomers.Com, you can try an Internet search. It goes in cool, gives great coverage, and feels light.  It also has great staying power. Local drugstores sell a puff with a satin ribbon that you can use after application to absorb excess moisture from makeup. Be sure to set the makeup with a light dusting of loose powder. You can then use either a sheer shadow on your lids, or a touch of bronzer. If you choose to wear liner, look for one that is waterproof, and set with a shadow. You can wear mascara (waterproof, optional) on the top lashes, and be sure to comb/brush them so they will dry. Apply bronzer, and a touch of blush, then follow up with gloss, or sheer lipstick. Be sure to check your makeup near a window during daytime, so you can avoid a blotchy look. Be sure to always blend.
Maintaining your look is simple. You can carry a compact, such as Aqua Smoothe by Covergirl (sponge is included.) Use the sponge to wipe any possible smudges. You can also use blotting paper (optional) to absorb moisture.

Current trend colors are: 

Eyes: Dusky colors, such as Brown, Pink, Gold
Alternative: Sheer Gold, Bronze, Peach

Blush:
Peach
Alternative: Rose, Pink

Lips:
Orange Gloss (with bronzed skin) 
Alternative: Peach, or Rose Gloss, or try a sheer hydrating lipstick. 

Nails:
Turquoise 
Alternative: sheer Pink, Peach, Bronze/Gold, or try a French Manicure for the fresh clean look.   

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