Summer means lighter formulations, brighter colors, matte blends and long-lasting finishes. Of course, there are many options to choose from whether you want to go bright or natural this season. Here are six of my favorite recommendations for doing both.
1. CC Cream
Say goodbye to last year’s BB creams. Summer's new staple is CC cream — a lightweight color-correcting tinted moisturizer that offers sun protection and anti-aging benefits. I'd slather this stuff on pre-beach or simply with mascara and a punchy lip if I'm running late for work. Try: Olay Total Effects 7 CC Cream.
Say goodbye to last year’s BB creams. Summer's new staple is CC cream — a lightweight color-correcting tinted moisturizer that offers sun protection and anti-aging benefits. I'd slather this stuff on pre-beach or simply with mascara and a punchy lip if I'm running late for work. Try: Olay Total Effects 7 CC Cream.
2. SPF-Infused Everything
If you just can't get your daily dose of sun protection via your moisturizer or a separate SPF, opt for a long-wearing foundation with sunscreen, like CoverGirl Outlast Stay Fabulous 3-in-1 Foundation, which packs a powerful punch of staying power (even in the most humid conditions) and includes SPF 20.
If you just can't get your daily dose of sun protection via your moisturizer or a separate SPF, opt for a long-wearing foundation with sunscreen, like CoverGirl Outlast Stay Fabulous 3-in-1 Foundation, which packs a powerful punch of staying power (even in the most humid conditions) and includes SPF 20.
Tip: Apply some to a cotton ball and keep it in your purse in a plastic baggie for touch-ups throughout the day.
3. Face Sprays
A small spritzer can do wonders to refresh your look. After a particularly grueling subway situation, beach day or even a corporate meeting, a quick spritz on your skin refreshes you and livens up your makeup. Just a small travel-size spritzer filled with water is all you need. If you want to get fancy fresh about it, mix in a little neroli essence (an oil produced from the blossom of a bitter orange tree) or aloe for a soothing effect and spray away if you notice your makeup getting cakey.
A small spritzer can do wonders to refresh your look. After a particularly grueling subway situation, beach day or even a corporate meeting, a quick spritz on your skin refreshes you and livens up your makeup. Just a small travel-size spritzer filled with water is all you need. If you want to get fancy fresh about it, mix in a little neroli essence (an oil produced from the blossom of a bitter orange tree) or aloe for a soothing effect and spray away if you notice your makeup getting cakey.
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Hi Amber,
ReplyDeleteThese are all great tips for this summer. I will definitely use CC cream and bring small spritzer every time I travel. Thanks for sharing! :-)
I have never tried a spritzer before, but I think I will def try it. My only hesitation was that it messes up your foundation?
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great tips though!