I have always been a firm believer in wearing clothes and decorating with seasonally appropriate items. The same goes for my skincare and makeup routine. With the change of seasons comes changes in temperature, humidity, sun exposure, and the level of outdoor activity. Warmer months bring hot weather, which means we naturally spend more time outside and are more susceptible to sweating off our makeup, getting sunburned, and producing more oil. In the summer, we also love to look tan and bronze, which means the tones and colors of products we use usually need to change. I changed many things about the products I use and my routine, so I am sharing a full breakdown of how I transition my makeup into summer.
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:: SPF, SPF, SPF
I am an SPF fanatic and wear it on my face 24/7, 365 – I lather it up everywhere and reapply it constantly. I love to use this SPF under my makeup. I also like to use a good lip balm with SPF.
:: A FULL-PROOF PRIMER
To get melt-proof makeup, it is important to take steps to help makeup stay foolproof throughout the day. A good primer helps keep everything in place.
:: MORE LIGHTWEIGHT AND NATURAL
I think very natural, light makeup in the summer is not only beautiful but necessary. A full face of makeup could easily be disrupted and move around in the hot summer heat. I only wear what is necessary. I have two types of makeup I like to do, depending on the occasion. For my very minimal days, I do a tinted moisturizer or skin tint, a cream bronzer, concealer, cream blush for my completion, brow gel, and mascara. On days when I want to look a little glam, I still keep it light, but I add in a lightweight foundation and trade out my cream bronzer for a warm-toned powder bronzer with a sheen.
:: WARMER TONES & BRIGHTER COLORS ON THE CHEEKS
I love to feel like a bronzed goddess, so I will take a warm-toned bronzer and buff it all over the edges of my face, onto my cheeks, nose, and chin, leaving the eye area, the middle of my forehead, and my cupid’s bow brighter.
In the warmer months, when I am maintaining a pretty consistent FAKE tan, I like to add some color to my face with bright pink or coral blush.
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:: CREAM BLUSH
A cream blush is perfect for summer because it has a natural appearance on the skin! It is easy to buff in and reapply later when needed.
:: A GOOD SETTING SPRAY
With the extra oil and sweat, a good setting spray can keep my lightweight application of makeup in place a whole lot longer. I really like this setting spray.
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:: USE WATERPROOF MASCARA AT THE BEACH
Anytime I know I am going to be around water, I make sure to apply the waterproof version of my favorite mascara – that way, when I get into the water without having to be bare, I also don’t have to worry about mascara running down my cheeks.
Hope you enjoyed my breakdown on how I transition my makeup into Summer!
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