Freshen up

It's time to kiss our melting faces good-bye and freshen up our makeup routine for the summertime.

Change your liquid foundation to a tinted moisturizer that will more easily soak into your skin, and stay put once it's there. Find a moisturizer with spf to skip a step and simplify your routine.

try MAC studio moisture tint (with SPF 15)

Get a sun kissed color by bronzing your temples and the tops of your cheekbones. Follow Carmindy's lead and apply in a "C" motion.

try Physicians Formula mineral wear bronzer

Dust your whole face with a translucent powder to eliminate shine.

try Almay nearly naked loose powder

Choose a powder blush or cheek stain, but skip the cream blushes in warmer months. 

try MAC powder blush

Apply a primer to your eyelids before topping with neutral shadow and framing your eyes with waterproof mascara.

try MAC prep + prime

try TIGI high density shadow in champagne, natural, or vanilla

try Maybelline mega plush mascara

Top off your look with a bright lip, and you will be ready to avoid makeup meltdowns from the beach to your dinner date. 

try Cover Girl Natureluxe gloss balm in Anemone 

Fresh faces to be inspired by

What are your summer beauty secrets?