Now that beach season is underway, your skin might not be ready to meet the bronze beauties who have already gotten a head start on summer with their flawless tan. However, you don't have to sit under the sun and scorch your skin for hours to get that beautiful sun-kissed look. A few makeup tricks will help you get that bronze glow you crave!

Start things off with a solid bronze base using an illuminating liquid foundation. This type of foundation will add some natural shine and gloss to your look, and bring out the natural highlights of your skin. Next, bronze up those cheeks. You'll need a dual-colored bronzer to achieve the most natural look. Just sweep on a darker color on your cheekbones, and then dab on some of the lighter color on the apples of your cheeks, and on your T-zone. Using a bronzer on your cheeks instead of a pinkish-blush will give you the best tanned look.

For the eyes, stick with neutral browns, beige, and shimmery gold. You can use a bronzing powder as a base up to your brow, and then apply a small amount of gold or shimmering brown to your lids. This is a great way to enjoy a sun-kissed look without going overboard with your makeup. Jazz up the eyes even more with some thick mascara, and you'll be ready to show off those peepers.

The final step is to gloss up those lips with a nude-colored, shimmering gloss. Sheer lip gloss made with protective antioxidants is the best way to keep your lips looking smooth and supple all summer long. A hint of color will help you round out your bronze goddess look, and you can apply a sheer SPF lip gloss or balm underneath for extra sun protection.

Getting a sun-kissed look this season doesn't mean you have to log in hours at the tanning salon or burn your skin by the pool. Take the easier and healthier route to achieve that tan with some of these easy beauty and makeup tricks.

You don't have to live in sunny territory to embrace a sun-kissed look this season, especially when you're armed with the right beauty gear. Bronzers, golden eyeshadow and lightweight foundation are the must-haves for creating that beach goddess look you crave, and it's easier than you think to get that just-got-back-from-an-island-vacation look. Here are six simple steps to getting that youthful glow for the season:

Step 1: Cover Up with Concealer
A lightweight concealer is a must for covering up blemishes and for evening out a ruddy complexion.

Step 2: Apply a Mattifying Foundation
Even though you want to up the shine factor for your summer look, a mattifying foundation will help you create a flawless and smooth finish. You can use a few makeup tricks (see below) to create some contours and add some shine with glitter and gloss.

Step 3: Use a Bronzer to Warm Up Your Look
Apply a dual bronzer powder to the apples of your cheeks and dot on your chin and nose to create some contours. A powder or cream bronzer will warm up your look in a flash, giving you a subtle, sun-kissed glow that will make people wonder where on earth you jetted off to over the weekend.

Step 4: Brighten Up the Eyes with a Golden Touch
Use a gold-based eye color and glimmer powder to add some shine to your lids. These are perfect for day or night, and you can intensify the color by adding a dab of moisturizer or Vaseline to the mix. Use these generously on your lids to enhance your sun-kissed look.

Step 5: Go for Nude Lips
When you're playing up your eyes, stick with a nude-colored lip gloss or lipstick to round out your look. If you do want to add a hint of color, go for pink or a light brown shade to complement the golds and browns on the rest of your face.

Step 6: Use a Translucent Finishing Powder
A light dab of translucent powder on your T-zone will keep shine at bay without flattening out your look. It's the perfect finishing touch!

From cream eyeshadow to nude lip gloss, you can pull off that sun-kissed look with a few simple tweaks to your makeup routine. Just follow these six steps to get a fun, fresh look for the warmer months ahead!