Now that summer is officially here it doesn't mean your makeup has to melt under the sun. Winter and summer products are made for the elements under which you will be wearing them, so if you are still using your winter makeup and creams, now is the time to switch your regimen. Allow your beauty products to really work their true potential by using the right ones for your skin type, and time of year, so that also means switching your makeup for summer too.
Winter brings dry, dull and lack-luster skin, while spring is about re-newing and freshness. Summer is all about showing off your skin, so protecting it and making sure it looks beautiful is your goal this season. Start with a light weight moisturizer and put away your heavy winter cream. Exfoliate your face twice weekly with a soft face wash that is meant to remove the dull surface layer. Using sunscreen is also important, so be sure to use one that is meant for the face and your current skin condition. Avoid breakouts by washing face twice daily and using oil free products.
Your next purchase should be a light-weight foundation that is more of a tinted moisturizer than a heavy foundation formula. When using foundation always remember to not use it as a way to color your skin (like a tan) but to even out your skin, and it never should be a shade or two darker. This mistake is the most common error women make when picking out foundation, so be sure to match your skin correctly or you will have that dreaded two-tone face and neck color. If you have blemishes to cover and think you need a heavy foundation...think again. You can spot conceal your problem areas with concealer once you've applied your new summer foundation (concealer OVER foundation, not under...and use a makeup brush). A sheer makeup look is what you want, not a makeup shell.
The look of a sun-kissed face can be recreated with a bronzer and peach-toned blushes if you are staying out of the sun, but only apply to the areas of the face where the sun would actually "kiss" it (your forehead, down bridge of nose, apples of cheeks and chin). Bronzer is not meant for all over application like a face powder since it's only meant to highlight and not provide overall color. When you use the proper products for your skin type and for the right time of year, you can achieve a beautiful summer face without it melting, fading or wearing off.
