(sizzlin') Jamaica:
and (humid) Cozumel:
…where it was HOT. And it has been hovering around 100 degrees every day for weeks where I live.
So, whether you are vacationing or living in a hot climate a major challenge is the infamous summer makeup meltdown. In fact in my blog quiz last month the meltdown was voted as the biggest summer challenge for you beauties.
So, here are a few tips.
All-over: To help control shine and keep your makeup in place choose a primer. Sephora is a great place to find the perfect brand for your skin type but I love Too Faced Primed & Poreless ($30) for a great skin perfector and Dr. Brandt’s Pores No More ($40) for a great oil control.
Foundation/base: Chooses a mineral powder base like Bare Minerals Matte SPF 15 Foundation ($28) or my favorite drugstore brand, Loreal’s True Match Naturale SPF 19 Mineral Makeup ($12).
Eyeliner: Choose a liquid liner to make sure your liner stays put and perfect throughout the day. My favorite brand is Almay Intense I-Color Liquid Eyeliner ($6).
Tip: If you're wearing eyeshadow, first prime the eyelid and then choose a matte shadow.
Mascara: Only if you’ll be around water choose a waterproof mascara as using a waterproof everyday can be damaging to your lashes.
Rouge: Stay away from cream-based rouge that will get blotchy by the end of the day and choose a matte bronzer like Mac's Bronzing Powder ($22) instead.
Tip: For a great summer cheekbone highlight choose Mac’s Mineralize Skin Finish ($32).
Lipstick: A nude liner like Urban Decay’s Wallflower ($17) and Lipliner and lipgloss is a best summer bet but if you are looking for more color choose a primer like Benefit’s Lip Plump ($22), your lip color and matching liner and top with a gloss for a more summery look.
Tip: If you do choose a color on your lips go light on your eye makeup to avoid looking too garish.
Here's to no more summer meltdowns. xoxo -kande
"Love of beauty is Taste. The creation of beauty is Art.”-Ralph Waldo Emerson
Hey, I didn't know that about waterproof mascara. No wonder my eyelashes are falling out (just kidding)... but I will probably just get regular next time.
ReplyDeleteYup! The waterproof mascara is rough on your lashes because of the difficulty of removing it. Using waterproof daily can cause short and sparse lashes - eek!
ReplyDeleteAnother tip: If you choose waterproof because of your regular stuff flaking then it's time for a new bottle - mascara can go bad pretty quickly especially if it is exposed to say 100 degree heat in the car.
xoxo -kande
You're so pretty even without makeup!!
ReplyDeleteAww, that is so sweet Jamie! All the pretty I was feeling that day was pretty HOT!
ReplyDeletexoxo - kande