Summertime is perfect for outdoor barbecues cooling
off in the pool, taking exciting road trips, and having fun in general.
However, summertime is certainly not perfect for make-up. If you’re tired of
losing your face as the hot summer sun melts your foundation and makes your eye
makeup run, then you will love these tips for applying (and maintaining)
perfect summertime makeup.
- Always Use Primer
It might seem counter-intuitive to use a cream-like
primer during the hot summer months, but doing so will work wonders for your
summertime makeup. A primer will not only help you to apply your makeup more
smoothly, but it will also help your makeup to last. Primers are very
light-weight and they prepare your face for makeup just like paint primer
prepares the rooms in your home for a new coat of paint. Try applying makeup
with and without primer and by the end of the day you are sure to notice a
difference.
- Lighten Up Your
Application
If you are used to applying layers and layers of
makeup to cover up your pasty wintertime skin, you had better break that habit
this summer. The lighter your makeup applications, the better, because you will
have less makeup melting and your skin will be able to breathe better. To make
your makeup more noticeable without having to cake it on, opt for bright
eyeshadow that can be easily seen with only a light application, and
try to choose a foundation that is light and airy instead of heavy. You may
even decide to use a powder foundation on top of a light primer during the
summertime instead of a liquid foundation. Just use the type of foundation that
is most comfortable for you and is most likely to stay on throughout the entire
day.
- Use A Bronzer
To bring out a subtle summertime glow when you
haven’t yet had the chance to develop a tan, use a bronzer as naturally as you
can. A good bronzer can make your teeth look whiter and can make your eyes
stand out, but the key is to not use it over your entire face. Apply a light
layer of bronzer to only those areas of your face where the sun most naturally
hits – on the top of your nose, your cheekbones, chin, and forehead. Remember
that the idea is to make it look like you have a natural tan, so don’t go
overboard. To deposit less color, use a large brush and tap the excess bronzer
off of it before applying it to your face.
- Ditch Your
Lipstick
During the summertime your lips need to be able to
breathe, so ditch the heavy lipsticks and go for colored lip balm or light lip
gloss instead. Tinted lip balms are very light-weight and can keep your lips
from getting chapped in the summer heat. They also provide a subtle glow and
hint of color, which is perfect for those summer months when you want to
downplay your lips and draw more attention to your eyes.
If you follow these simple tips you will have a more
natural, beautiful glow this summer and you won’t need to worry about makeup
constantly melting off of your face.
