There’s no doubt that we all love summer….especially after making it through a cold and snowy winter! And, one of the best parts is that warm summer air…getting to wear tank tops and shorts and generally just being carefree and relaxed. Our skin ends up sunkissed and glowy, which means less makeup and less time devoted to getting ready to head out the door. With fun beach waves, rosy golden cheeks and a sunny summer spirit, why not let the heavy makeup go for the season? If you’re thinking it’s time for a reset, but you’re just not sure how, here’s some tips for how to simplify your makeup for summer.
How to Simplify Your Makeup for Summer
#1. Lose the heavy stuff. When summer rolls around, it’s time to capitalize on that gorgeous sun-kissed skin and skip the heavy foundation. Think lighter solutions for coverage like tinted moisturizer or a BB Crème. Make things even easier by using a tinted moisturizer that also has SPF. You’ll ensure you have the perfect amount of summer coverage, plus the UV protection you need for everyday in the sun.
#2. Get your brows looking perfectly polished. When your brows look good, your whole face looks – framing your face and giving some structure to your look. Spend time shaping them yourself or splurge and leave this to the professionals. You’ll need even less makeup when your brows are on point.
#3. Skip the heavy eye makeup and eyeliner. There’s something beautiful and dramatic about a gorgeous black eyeliner, but when summer rolls around you can play up those baby blues without all that. Think in more neutral, natural tones like lighter tones of brown or skip eyeliner all together and add a swipe of golden shadow to your lids. You’ll be sparkling and gorgeous, but still natural and light.
#4. Go for natural gloss rather than dark lips. In summer, more than any other season, you can really play up your natural beauty and that goes for lips too. Rather than piling on dark pigmented tones, opt for a swipe of clear or light pink or peachy gloss. You’ll feel like a million bucks just letting your natural glow shine through, not to mention less time getting ready means more time to have fun!
#5. Now’s the time to use a light dusting of bronzer. Playing up that summer glow is definitely on the to-do list and that’s easy to do with a light dusting of bronzer to add a little bit of color and shimmer to your cheeks. Make that your last step of your summer routine – a quick dusting of bronzer and you’re out the door.
What’s your summer makeup routine? Have you tried simplifying for the season?
