Hi everyone! I’m blogging from Washington state, where we are visiting family. Today I wanted to take some time and talk about my makeup routine these days, and the products I use.
Summer’s all about the fresh, glowy skin; never heavy or overdone. This has been my routine lately. Super low maintenance look, which is a big deal for someone who likes dolling it up. I’m really enjoying the low key look though.
Super Natural…
- On a clean face, start with sunscreen all over your face and neck. I use Neutrogena Ultra Sheer® Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 100+ with Helioplex for maximum protection. If you can’t reapply sunscreen on your face during the day, you might as well go as high an SPF as you can to stay protected longer.
- Once that’s dry, I conceal any unevenness or redness with COVER FX Total Coverage Cream Foundation SPF 30 with a concealer brush. Blend away with a stiff foundation brush.
- Set your makeup with powder. My favourite right now is MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural for a natural finish.
- For a pop of colour, I apply a peach blush like MAC Style on the apples of my cheeks.
- To really make your makeup last with a natural glow, finish with MAC Fix+ (I use Fix+ Rose, Limited Edition) on a stippling brush and stipple on to the face.
- Quickly fill your brows, curl your lashes, and swipe on some lipgloss!
This whole process shouldn’t really take more than 5 minutes.
Have More Time?
- Eyes: I am loving coppery-golden eyeshadow all over the lid, with grey liner smudged on the top and bottom lash lines. Finish off the eyes with your favourite mascara.
- Lips: Go bold and go orange! Lipstick will give you the most impact, but for those who are colour shy, use an orangey lip gloss instead.
I’ll post some face pictures some other time, but I hope you stay protected from the sun, have fun, and stay pretty!
