However you look at it, cosmetics will
probably play a large part of your summer beauty routine.
Simple tricks often make the largest impact in how you look
and how you perceive yourself.
Fine-tune your beauty regimen and discover
which makeup tips will flatter your skin tone and bring out
your best features. Check your results in bright lights or
daylight to make sure your colors are blended and look
natural.
Foundation
Keep your foundation thin in warmer
weather. Your skin tone will change, so don't be afraid to
buy a bottle of your favorite brand in a darker color and
mix it to match your skin. If it is too heavy, add some
water or moisturizer to thin it out a little bit.
Eye Shadow Tips
Lighter makeup accentuates a dark tan. The
new eye shadows available today give shimmer and glide on
smoothly. Combine a lighter creme eye-shadow with light
lipstick or lip gloss and you'll have an instant, updated
summer look.
For longer lasting makeup, apply pressed
powder to your eyelids to soak up any additional oil before
you brush on the eye shadow. This will also help "set" the
powder and prevent creasing.
Mascara
Today's mascara isn't near as conservative
as it was years ago. With brushes, colors and formulas
available for just about every situation, your choice today
is much easier whether you're a blonde, brunette or redhead.
Summer may be the only time you need
waterproof mascara. For exercising or swimming, use the
waterproof formula to prevent the dreaded "black eye"
syndrome. Even if you don't anticipate the need, keep some
on hand for that impromptu invite to the lake or beach.
Lips
Cool mauves, rose and pinks are the summer
trend for lips. Fill in sparse lips with a lip liner that
matches your lips and go just beyond your lip line to add
fullness. For a daring look, try classic red, which never
goes out of style.
Pucker up your lips with a lip plumper
which will increase collagen production and deliver instant
moisture. Designed to make your lips larger and decrease
fine lines and wrinkles, this is a win-win situation. Apply
some lip gloss to add volume and dimension and your lips
will never look so good!
Bronzing Powder is a Girl's Best Friend
Kudos to whoever invented bronzing powder.
It's not only a popular spring and summer makeup, it can be
used in a variety of ways -- any time of the year! Apply it
to your face to play up a tan, or just to fake one.
Strategically place it along the sides of your cheekbones to
slim your face, or on each side of your nose to make it
appear smaller.
Dab some on your shoulders for a shimmer
effect when wearing a strapless dress. Use your imagination
and you'll soon find that bronzing powder it a must-have
summertime make-up!
