Wed, May 25, 2011

Beat the summer heat

Summer is officially here! Most of us love summer and everything that goes along with it-trips to the beach, boating on the lake and sipping fruity drinks by the pool. But let's face it, summer is all about sweat. Though we would love to spend our time relaxing in the sun and cooling off with a splash in the pool, unfortunately most of us still have to work, run errands and dash to appointments-and do it all in triple digit weather. So how do you survive a long, hot summer without looking like a hot mess? Here are our top five summertime beauty secrets for you:

Lighten up: Lighten up your makeup routine a bit. Skip the heavy foundation and opt for a lightweight, oil-free tinted moisturizer. Look for one with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. Zinc oxide is insoluble in water, so it will help the product stay on, even when you sweat. Titanium Dioxideis a super-concentrated pigment, so you need to wear very little to get great coverage.

Liven up lashes: Simplify things a bit for summer but do not skip your lashes. You really get the most bang for your buck from long, lovely lashes for a simple summer look. Curling lashes makes them instantly more noticeable as well as appear longer, so you dont have to wear as much mascara. Another option is Latisse eyelash enhancer. Latisse is applied with an applicator and a drop of Latisse solution on it. One swipe on your lash line nightly, and in a few weeks you'll have longer, darker, thicker lashes!

Bronze beauty: You may not be spending your days basking in the sun, but it is summertime, so why not look like you have been. A little bronzer will do the trick. Go with a shade close to your natural skin tone. Just a shade or two darker will give you the natural, healthy glow of a nice summer vacation, not a lifetime of sun damage. Too dark and you can look dirty or splotchy.

Love your lips: Though most of us remember to protect the skin on our face and body from the scorching summer sun, we often forget the delicate skin on our lips. Many lovely shades of lipsticks and glosses now have sunscreen. This not only protects , but keeps them beautifully un-chapped. Opt for light pinks and natural corals for the summer.

Blot and go: Finally, blotting papers.They are cheap, convenient, easy to use and carry. They are easy to slip into your purse, work desk or in the car. Just press a sheet or two on the skin to get rid of excess shine. You can dust on a bit of powder if you really need it, but always blot first to keep the powder from caking on to sweaty skin. A quick blot will leave a nice glow.

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