Whether you're heading out to the summer soiree on the beach or spending the weekend shopping outdoors, you'll need to keep your skin looking great under the hot sun. Many of us make the mistake of using the same makeup season after season, but doing this means you might be putting on the wrong shade of foundation, and outdated colors of eyeshadow and lip glosses. Here are some simple ways to give your makeup bag a much-needed summer makeover:
1. Pick out some cream eye shadow. Powdered eyeshadow is great for Fall and winter when you're not going to sweat as much, but warmer months call for something with a little more stay-put power. Cream eye shadows are your best bet for the season, because they will go on smooth and give you that powder shadow look without the fuss. These tend to stay in place for longer than the standard powder shadow, so you'll be able to put it on and forget about it!
2. Replace your blush with bronzing powder. Rosy red cheeks are great for the colder months, but summertime calls for some major bronzing action. Replace your usual blush with a bronzing powder duo, and you can highlight those cheekbones like the stars.
3. Trade lipstick for lip glaze. Summer makeup looks tend to be on the lighter, carefree side, so don't load on the rich lipsticks this season. Plump up those lips with some lip glaze or gloss instead, and you'll have kissable and smooth lips all season long. Look for products that contain oleic acid, vitamins and sun protection factor for a few extra lip-smacking benefits.
4. Go for the cat eyes, not smoky eyes. Smoky eyes still work well for the evening, but summer's hottest look is the chic and simple cat-eye. Trade your palette of eyeshadows and layers of eye makeup used to create the smoky eye look for a super-skinny eye liner that will help you achieve the perfect cat-eye in a flash.
5. Get your glow on with highlighting powder. Give your skin a midday refresher with some highlighting powder, instead of applying a fresh layer of foundation. These pressed powders will moisturize and tone your skin, take away any excess oil, and keep you looking fresh and youthful.
