Picture Perfect Makeup for a Summer Party

Memorial Day has passed, which means it’s officially summer!  If you’re anything like me, your summer evenings and weekends are a whirlwind of outdoor activities with friends, trips to the park and of course, fun, relaxed summer parties.

While I don’t want my makeup to look or more importantly, feel heavy in the summer - I still want to feel polished and pretty.   Here are a few of my favorite tips and products to get that picture perfect summer party look:

1. Lose the foundation! Choose a light tinted moisturizer with SPF to set the stage for your look.  I love Laura Geller’s Barely There Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 ($30).  It’s a featherweight formula that still delivers a hint of coverage, along with essential sun protection.
2. For a dewy and fresh look, switch your tried and true powder blush for a creamy formula.  I dig Three Custom Color’s bright Poppy Lip & Cheek Stain ($22.50). The versatile hue works on warm or cool skintones and it does double duty as a creamy lip stain.
3. Embrace the sheer, pearlescent finish of an Eye Gloss ($15). Jane Iredale makes a gorgeous assortment of colors – best of all, no brush is needed. Justs swipe on lids with your finger for a slightly imperfect, summer-perfect look. My favorite is Lilac Silk – it looks particularly gorgeous with blue or green eyes.
4. Last but not least, ditch the powder.  Set your makeup with a cooling vitamin and mineral enriched mist like the Minerals in the Mist sprays ($22) by Youngblood. You’ll get the same staying power but with a refreshing blast of moisture and aromatherapy instead of a dry powder finish. Refresh is my favorite of the three blends - it’s a citrusy blend of tangerine and grapefruit.

Do you have any favorite summer-specific beauty looks? If so, leave a comment and share!

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