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The summer heat can be brutal! How does a beauty conscience girl protect her face from melting away this summer?
Before you put on your make up, smooth on a primer. Focus application on T-zone (forehead, nose, and chin area). Don’t forget to use a primer on your eye lids as well to keep your shadow from creasing.
After your primer comes the foundation. I like a long lasting foundation. Almost every brand has a long wearing option. After you have applied your foundation you will need to set your foundation with a face powder. Caution-don’t over-do it with the face powder or you will just look like you have a cakey/dry face. To add a little summer pizzazz lightly dust a shimmery blush on your cheek bones.
For your eyes be careful with waterproof products. Waterproof mascara is harsher on your eye lashes and not good for everyday use. For an occasional day at the beach or water park it is perfect. Waterproof eyeliner is a must have for most summer days. I love AVON’s diamond Glimmersticks eyeliner. I have tried almost every eyeliner and AVON’s is the best and lasts the longest by far (no I don’t sell it-I should though I love the stuff!) Caution:waterproof eyeliner can be harder to apply. If you just can’t deal with the application, no worries-just be sure you do NOT skip the next step.
End with a spritz of “setting” spray. Makeup Forever’s Mist & Fix spray is amazing! When I did makeup for weddings I referred to it as “The Magic Spray”. No bride wants makeup running down her face. This product is a little pricey but you only need to use one or two squirts for stay put makeup all day. It is a lifesaver for the popular Florida beach wedding, and a must have for a gorg summer face.
If all else fails-How to “Save Face” throughout the day:
Pack up your favorite Vera Bradley cosmetic case with a few important products…
1. Blotting papers-I learned this trick from my mom (yes mom, you get a shout out! xo) Blot your face with the blotting papers before you freshen up your foundation.
2. After blotting use a dual sided makeup brush such as the one made by Sonia Kashuk (found at Target of course) to touch up foundation, powder, and blush.
3. Add a bit of fresh mascara and lip gloss and you are good to go!
Products to beat the heat:
Make Up Forever Mix & Fix Spray
Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer
AVON MagiX Face Primer
Oil Free Long Wearing Foundation
AVON’s Glimmersticks eyeliner
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