I don’t wear much make up to begin with. Most days I don’t wear make up at all (I’m sure many women just gasped when they read that). When I do wear make up it’s mostly just a little mineral face powder, eye liner and mascara. When I’m getting dressed up I’ll use eye shadow, blush and a tinted lip color.
Wearing make up in the hot and humid summer months is not something I look forward to. Not only does my skin tend to break out more in the summer, I also don’t like the way it weighs my skin down. Normally I don’t feel like I’m wearing make up but in the summer months I can feel it and it bothers me. I can’t wait to wash it all off.
An article was shared with me (I have permission to share) with some handy makeup tips from celebrity make up artist Troy Edwards. I thought these tips were pretty good and I think many readers might appreciate them.
Troy Edwards has worked with companies such as Bobbi Brown and Chanel. He also educates makeup artists in Moscow and Montreal.
Troy is a leading expert in his field. He is now available to the worldwide public, for one-on-one interactions, through a new platform, Maestro Market . The platform directly connects people to affordable encounters with experts. You can chat with Troy one on one via Skype. You can also make arrangements to have Troy accompany you on a trip to a makeup store/counter near you or you can visit Troy’s studio (bring your own makeup) and he’ll tell you what to keep and what to toss out based on your skin care and beauty needs. These services do have a fee involved.
Check out Tory’s tips for summer make up.
Summer Makeup Tips from Troy Edwards Celebrity Makeup Artist, and Expert on Maestro Market
Summertime is filled with excitement, getaways, and most importantly, GOING TO THE BEACH! (Woo Hoo!)
With the relaxed atmosphere in the Sun, what is the point of being rigid and fussy when it comes to your makeup? My suggestion is always to just use a little “waterproof” mascara and a nice “treatment” lip gloss and then splash away. There are some women that may feel they need more, so here are my Beach Fabulous Tips!
SKINCARE
Using the right skincare for your skin type can BE makeup. Smooth, even glowing skin is always fabulous on the Beach. Here are some pointers to help you get there.
1. Use a “Foaming Cleanser” that helps to cleanse your skin without it feeling dried out or too moisturized.
2. The sun can cause your skin to feel dry and flaky. Remove dead skin with a granule exfoliate, or use an “enzyme based one. (I personally use ones that are made of fruit acids, because they are much more gentle on my skin!) Make sure that you are using Sunscreen, as your skin is more sensitive to the effects of the sun, after exfoliation.
3. Using a Tonic or a Toner (Tonic for a dry skin, Toner for oily skin) is a great way to get rid of excess dirt and oil after being on the Beach. Put some on a cotton ball and apply with a circular motion, after cleansing the skin. You will be amazed at how much residue is on the cotton ball! Your skin will feel so clean and refreshed afterwards.
4. Using a “lightweight” moisturizer with an SPF is perfect. Moisturize and protect is the way to go when you are focused on having fun! Leave your more nourishing moisturizer for at night. For those of you who have an “oily” skin type, try using your serum as your day moisturizer, but make sure you put on your SPF!!!
5. Makeup remover is one of those steps that women try to skip, and it can be one of the most important! Try using an oil-based remover to take off ALL of your makeup and then use your foaming cleanser to to wash your face. Double cleansing is a technique that is used in Japan and trust me, IT WORKS!
MAKEUP: KEEP IT SIMPLE!
1. Foundation: If your skin looks FABULOUS who really needs foundation? Every foundation is going to melt, because your going to sweat. Sweating is your body’s way of “air-conditioning” your face and body. Since your going to get a tan, skip the foundation. For the women who just can’t do without it, try using a “touch-up” stick on your problem areas, or blemishes. My advice…..skip the foundation and use a “self tanner”. You’re not going to expose your face to the sun, so why not make your face and neck match the rest of your tan skin? There are numerous self tanners on the market that are AMAZING, and won’t leave you looking orange. Exfoliate your skin, and then apply evenly. Having a tan looking face gives the illusion of your skin appearing more even, hence skipping the foundation all together. If you feel it is too messy, then just use a powder bronzer or a “shimmer bronzer” instead.
2. Blush: With a tan, using a “Pop” color on the cheeks (bright pink, coral, or bright orange), can give you a ” healthy looking glow”, which can make you look natural and fresh!
3. Lips: Using “Chapstick” can actually dry out your lips! (That is why you feel the need to reapply so many times!) The sun can dry out your lips, also. What do you do? Use a sheer lip product that protects while giving you a little color. Look for products that have Vitamins A,C, and E in them. These help to protect and moisturize your lips.
4. Eyes: Why bother using shadow and liner when it’s just going to sweat off anyway? Use a waterproof mascara. That way, you can get in and out of the water and still have fabulous eyes. Many women hate waterproof mascara because it is a pain to get off. Here is the best way to remove it, and save your eyes! Apply “oil-based” remover on a cotton pad. With your eyes closed, press and hold the pad on your eyes and count to 10, then swipe across your eye. The oil helps to break down the mascara so removal is much easier. Not to mention the oil helps to condition your lashes!
Do you have any special skincare or beauty tips for the summer time? Feel free to comment and tell me more about them.
Kimberly
*I was not compensated for this post. I am sharing this article with permission for the benefit of my site readers.
Denise Taylor-Dennis says
I use extra moisturizer and sunscreen in the summer time. I don’t wear makeup that often so I am definitely not one for giving make up tips LOL.
Tammy S says
What great tips! Who knew that using “Chapstick” can actually dry out your lips? What the heck! I didn’t gasp when you said you don’t wear makeup most of the time. I don’t either.
Karen Glatt says
I do not wear a lot of make-up at all. My sister asks me why I never liked wearing make-up. She loves trying out different make-up brands, but it is simple why I do not want to wear make-up every day. I have to wash it off every night! But I do love a gentle foaming facial cleaner with a good face cream. I will wear make-up, but only when going to special events.
Maria Iemma says
I am such a klutz with make-up that i need all the help I can get. i do not wear much because I never know the right way to apply it and I think I look clownish.
Debbie Welchert says
Wow, what a lot of great tips. If only I wore make up and if I did, I wouldn’t wear it to the pool. I really love the cleansing tips and those tips I will use. What money I save on not buying make up, I can use it on products to clean my face.
Mer says
Great tips! I like simplifying my makeup routine for summer. BBcreams are really great, as they’ve got moisturizer and spf all in one.
Amy N. says
I didn’t know that about Chapstick! That explains why it never works for me!
Yona says
I will have to be on the lookout for ‘foaming’ cleansers from now on, and I didn’t know that about Chapstick – good tips!
Ari says
Wow, no wonder chapsticks has never done anything for me. I have extremely dry skin so I’ve avoided that made up look since I was young. I hardly wear makeup, and when I do it’s only if it’s warranted and if I have enough energy. My dry skin though seems to be a blessing for my face because I have very little acne, irregularities or any other blemish issues. The downside is the eczema and dryness elsewhere on my body. I will have to try the tonic for dry skin and see if that’s something I can benefit from as well as looking for Vitamin A, C and E enriched lip products. I also appreciate the tip about removing the waterproof mascara! And exfoliating helps a lot, so that’s a tip that I’m glad was included.
Michelle Rosini says
I’m surprised learn that there are different applications for ‘tonic’ and ‘toner’. Up until now I thought they were the same – thanks for the heads-up 🙂
Dayna says
great tips! thank you!