Summer Time Beauty- Nashville Makeup Artist

I spent a day at the beach last weekend and while there, was watching all the bikini clad girls laying out on their towels, lathering on sunscreen every half hour or so. I was doing the same and occasionally stepping knee deep into the water. It was an absolutely perfect beach day, with a cool breeze and right at 85 degrees. Beachy waves in hair, SPF on face, and aqua colored toes in sand. But not all summer days are so perfect. Here in Nashville, we can expect temperatures in the upper 90s during parts of the summer. So how is a girl supposed to maintain a perfectly summer look, in blasting heat and humidity?

Tip #1- forget the foundation. Your lovely full coverage matte foundation is no match for the 100 degree heat index. Unless you are doing constant touchups, it is going to get shiny and heavy pretty quickly. Besides, a heavy foundation just doesn’t say “summer”. Try a tinted moisturizer, such as Laura Mercier Oil Free Tinted Moisturizer. Apply with a brush or finger tips. Not wanting to purchase a new product? Mix a drop of your normal foundation with your moisturizer and BLEND.

Tip #2- lip stain. You want your lips to have a hint of color, not a full matte lipstick. Lipstick is too heavy for summer and will not wear well with all that watermelon you’ll be eating. Try Tarte Natural Lip Stain. it has Sephora’s Natural Seal and comes in so many juicy colors.

Tip #3- waterproof mascara. I think this goes without explanation. Raccoon eyes are NOT cute. Even a cheap mascara like ELF Mascara Duo will get you through the summer smudge free.

Tip #4- cheeks. How gross is it to see pink streaky blush after you’ve been sweating at a cookout? Ugh. Try a cheek stain or cream blush. Just a small dab on the apples and blend up and out. Maybelline Dream Mousse Blush is a good try. If you want to indulge a bit, go for Make Up For Ever’s HD Microfinish Blush: GREAT COLORS.

Keep things weightless and your summer look will carry you through until Labor Day. And remember your SPF!