Summer Make-Up Tips!

The heat of the Summer is upon us.  While we all know we have to change our wardrobes around for the season, very few of us remember that we must adjust our make-up to fit the season as well.  Here are a few of my tips that I use to lighten up my make-up for the summer months.


PRIMER IS A MUST!!!  Primer helps in so many ways!  They are loaded with moisturizer as well as they fill in the little lines and wrinkles that "some" of us have.  Primer also tones down the shine that plagues us women during the warm months.   Primers vary in prices and can be found at any major superstore to fit into every budget.  I'm the sample queen, so I always ask for a few at department store counters.  My fave is still Revlon!  It's 9 bucks and it lasts for an extremely long time.  I brought mine in December and still have it.  I usually have a BOGO coupon for Revlon Products, so when I buy my foundation, I get my Primer *free*!!

SPF MOISTURIZER!!!  I've used the same moisturizer my entire life and have always loved it. Oil of Olay is cheap and just does the job. You've got to protect your body from the sun, especially your face. Your older self will thank you!!!

LIGHTEN YOUR FOUNDATION!!!  You can do this by adding a few drops of moisturizer to the palm of your hand, add some of your foundation and mix.  This way, your foundation is more sheer and you still have your favorite coverage.  This definitely lightens and brightens your face without having you look weighed down.

SUN-KISSED CHEEKS!!!  During the warm months, I replace my fave blush with bronzer.  It warms your skin up and just makes everything "pop".  Bronzer can sculpt a face to the point of amazement.  It's an absolute must-have!  You just have to make sure that you don't over-do it, otherwise you could look like a clown!

EXPERIMENT WITH COLOR!!!  This is the time to try out some crazy eye shadows and lip glosses ( I don't use lip stick in the summer, to me it's just too much)!!  There are tons of colors out there that will compliment everyone.  Don't over-do it.  You just want a touch of color to make things pop.  This is a definite way to play up the eyes!

MATTE POWDER!!!  Always have a matte powder in your purse for your t-zone.  When you have a lot of oils on your face you just looked "rushed" and sloppy.  This can be easily fixed with blotting papers or powder.  It takes seconds to touch-up and lasts a long time, especially if you use powder.

TOSS THE LIP STICK!!!  Lip Sticks are just yucky in the summer.  Use chap sticks or lip glosses.  I love the tinted Burt's Bees Lip Stains and Glosses.  They aren't goopy and offer your lips protection from the sun!  You should definitely avoid lip liner!  I never use it, but if you do, in the summer your lip color tends to fade leaving you with just a line that's not appealing.

WATERPROOF IS A MUST!!!  In the Summer, waterproof make-up is the best!  There's nothing worse than running eye make-up!  You don't want to spend the day by the pool looking like you belong at a Kiss Concert, so swap out your fave mascara for a waterproof one.  My fave is NYC's Curl Mascara & Eyeliner and they cost a buck a piece virtually ANYWHERE!  You can't beat that!


Of course, the best thing for you to do is find the products that work for you and just tweak them in the summer.  Once I get my summer tan I stick with moisturizer, bronzer, eyeliner mascara & lip gloss.  The sun is your best friend and will give you the perfect color as long as you don't over-do it!!

Please, don't forget to use your sunblock this summer, your skin can be your best feature as long as you treat it right!!!  I hope you find these tips helpful and put them to use.  With these tips you will always be beautiful!!!!


*Remember...Your life is way more than average, so go out and live it in a BIG way!