I have been enjoying minimal makeup lately. I just use a
bunch of SPF, some under eye concealing , mascara and I’m good the go! … So you
would think. Here are some tips and tricks on how to fake the summer/spring sun
kissed glowy look without or before having to spend hours in the burning sun.
DEWY FOUNDATION
Even though I have been trying to avoid foundation
completely, you can’t get around wearing some from time to time. So, to minimalize
the effect and still keep things natural, I tend to opt for a dewy, light-weight foundation. For this, I like to use the MAC Mineralize one or the Bourjois
Healthy Mix foundation. I then thin the foundation out with some moisturizer.
BRONZER
If there ever is a time to wear bronzer, it is now. We all
know we don’t have that perfect sun kissed tan yet, so why not take a little
help and put some cheeky bronzer on? I used my MAC Harmony powder blush to warm
up my face as well as to do some subtle contour.
CREAM BLUSHER
When the weather starts to get warmer, I prefer a cream
blusher over a powder one. Powders tend to sit on the skin and easily sweat of.
I love the Bourjois aqua blushes, but today I used a lipstick instead of an
actual blush. This wat you not only save on products; you also don’t have to
worry about your lipstick clashing with your blush.
Highlighter
To finish of my base and add some glow, I used a highlighter
on the high points of my face (top of cheeks, nose, cupid’s bow, chin and brow
bones). For this I used the Balm’s Mary-Lou Manizer. Honestly, this product
changed my life! I can definitely tell what all the fuss was about.
Keep it light on the eyes
To keep it all looking nice and fresh, I kept it light on
the eyes. I put a bit of the essence eye shadow stick on my lid and blended it out
with my fingers. I then drew a simple line closes to my lashes and put some
mascara on. (I’m actually trying out a new one, so keep your eyes peeled for a
review on that!). I also put some brow mascara through my lashes, but since I recently
tinted them, they didn’t require a lot of work.
Aaaaaand that’s it! Hope you enjoyed this post. How do you like wear your makeup when the temperatures start to rise?
