Does summer bring a lot of changes or what? I know for me, especially in Texas, things change drastically in the summer. For one, it's so dang hot out that you just don't really care about what you look like, you're too busy trying to cool off. But, like most southern girls, I was taught to never leave the house without my make-up on, or at the very least mascara and lip gloss! This makes a huge impact on my summer make-up regimen. Who wants to walk out the door in their full face of make-up, that you've spent a good while putting on only to have it all sweat right off?
So my main goal in the summer is to look fresh faced and gorgeous all while not sweating off my hard work and making a fool out of myself. This is hard. Trust me.
I wear lighter make-up and more natural colors in the summer, that way when it does start to sweat off, which no matter how hard you try, it will happen, you won't look like a total wreck. Here's what I use:
Face Primer: Too Faced
"This one-of a-kind makeup primer was scientifically formulated to wear under bronzers and foundation powders, or alone, to achieve the look of flawless skin without makeup! Vitamins A & C, Mulberry extract and a powerful dose of Retinol virtually banish pores while tired skin is left hydrated, firmer, and detoxified. Primed & Poreless creates the perfect canvas to allow powders, bronzers and foundations to airbrush onto the skin seamlessly and perfectly blended. Skin appears brighter, fresher and younger. Color stays true and in place all day."
It's light and doesn't feel caked on, and it's never something that makes me feel "overdone". I wouldn't know what to do without this stuff. Seriously.
Foundation: MAC Studio Sculpt SPF15
"A creamy, luxurious, gel-based foundation that provides medium buildable to high coverage with a natural satin finish. Hydrating, instantly revitalizes the skin while keeping it looking smooth, soft and plush. Long-wearing, water-resistant."
I have icky skin, so I need something with a little more coverage, The nice thing about this is that it has a satin finish so it gives a slightly dewy look, a little more natural I think.
Powder: MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural
"A luxurious domed face powder with minerals, slowly baked to provide a dimensional yet natural-matte finish. Provides perfect low coverage. Use to set and fix foundation or as a touch-up throughout the day."
I use this to set my foundation, just a light sweep over my face. Then in the evenings before I go do something I'll use this to touch-up my face, usually applying a little more than I would during the day.
Eye Liner: MAC Eye Pencil
"Eye Pencils are formulated to provide rich, consistent colour using ingredients that have virtually no irritancy potential. They are comfortable to apply and sharpen to a fine point to allow for a precise application. Eye Pencils can be used to create a sharp line or a softer, smoky effect. They are long-lasting and won't cake or streak."
I use this in Coffee. This is one of my everyday eyeliners. I switch between a few.
L'oreal lineur intense felt tip liner
"For dramatically bold eye looks, L'Oreal presents Carbon Black Lineur Intense Felt Tip Liquid Eyeliner. Lineur Intense's felt tip applicator allows you to create delicately thin or dramatically bold lines."
The best eye liner ever made. It's so easy. The best part about this eye liner is the price. You can get it at most any drugstore.
Eye Shadow: Sonia Kashuk Eye Pallette in Sweet Nothings
"Your eyelids will appear perfectly polished and primed with a naturally smooth and even finish. Eye shadow instantly fuses and adheres to this lightweight base due to a unique smoothening action and helps to extend the wear of your eye shadow. Enriched with Aloe Vera Extract, which is hydrating and soothing and Vitamin E, which is anti-aging and an anti-oxidant. Eye Shadows offer creaminess adherence and color pureness for a high impact buildable coverage that won't crease."
I love this shadow collection. Perfect natural colors for summer. And they last all day and night. I rarely ever have to re-apply.
Clinique Colour Surge Eye Shadow Super Shimmer - Daybreak
"Clinique Colour Surge Eye Shadow Super Shimmer combines high shine shimmer with creamy, ultra-blendable color that can be applied sheer or saturated. Opthamologist tested ."
Love this color. I use this year round. It's a great blending color too, and great if you just want to put something quick on to run to the store without putting on a full face.
Clinique Fresh Bloom Allover Colour - Peony
"Long-wearing powder creates a sheer, subtle radiance and allover glow. Sweep over face for an allover, luminous glow, or brush on cheekbones to highlight."
This is such a wonderful duo since it has light and darker colors with lots of shimmer. Gives you that truly sunkissed look. I'd be lost without it.
L'Oreal Voluminous Mascara Carbon Black
"L'Oreal introduces Voluminous Dramatic Volume Building Mascara, for bold and beautiful lashes, with dramatic volume. Safe for sensitive eyes. Ophthalmologist-tested and allergy-tested. Suitable for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers. Clump-resistant. Fragrance-free."
Y'all, I've used this since I was 16. I've tried others, but none give me the results I want like this does. I truly love this mascara.
Colour Juice Lip Gloss - Pina Colada
"Colour Juice is a high shine lip gloss infused with a blast of berry flavor. This moisturizing formula leaves lips soft, smooth, and supple. This sheer color can be worn alone or over your favorite lipstick for dramatic effects."
I prefer sheer lips most of the time. Occasionally I will wear an actual "lipstick", but most of the time I just wear gloss.
So that's it! That's my summer look. What are your favorite products for the summer? Do you have a different regimen you go through for the summer/winter?
