Since my last post on "The Perfect Summer Eyeshadow Palette" I have had some requests that you wanted to see a tutorial on the Tarte Tartelette Toasted eyeshadow palette. It has been my go to palette since the warmer weather has arrived and I am completely obsessed with all the shades it comes with. This palette would look good on anyone, especially with bronzed skin and peachy summer cheeks.
I also used this mascara which gives good length and volume, this newgradient bronzer which gives the prettiest bronzed/highlighted cheeks that looks super natural. I then used this coral blush and this coral lipstick to finished off this whole summer makeup look.
1. "Cashmere" for the whole lid
2. "Candle" for the center of the lid
3. "Warmth" in the crease and under the bottom lashline
4. "Sunrise" for the inner corner of the eye and under the brow bone
I have always believed that your makeup bag needs an overhaul when it comes to a new season, especially summer. I am personally not the biggest fan of powdered products in the summer months with the fear of piling and my face looking like a "cakey" mess. Cream products like blushes and sheer tinted moisturizers creates more of a natural dewy finish to the skin. Also, Opt for a glossy lip or even use a "cheek" stain to add the perfect amount of colour to the lips. Gel eyeliner always seems to be the best "liner" product in the summer months as it stay's in place without smudging. Eye primer is a must all year round in my opinion and your shadow and liner stay's on ALL DAY. By the end of the day, your shadow looks like it did when you first put it on in the a.m.
If it's a beach/ pool day or your just relaxing in the sun, skip the foundation and use a waterproof concealer instead. You still want to cover up dark shadows, redness and blemishes but skipping out on the base will save you from blotting it off your face due to sweating and water activities.
The thicker the concealer the longer it will last on the face. Skip on the liquid concealers that day.
If you don't feel comfortable not using a foundation along with your concealer, than use a tinted moisturizer instead. This is more light weight, gives a sheer coverage and it also has an SPF.
Use a bronzer with a slight shimmer that has some peachy pink undertones. This will give you a nice summer bronzed glowy look. Apply it where the sun would naturally hit your face.
Adding a bit of liquid highlighter, ontop of the cheekbones, under your brow bone and a little down the nose will give you the perfect summer glow. Don't go overboard on this step as it will give you the opposite affect and make your face look oily.
Lipsticks can sometimes be a pain in the you know what, especially if your at the beach. It never lasts and it always comes off when your swimming. It's best to choose a lip product that has a bright stain that will last longer {without touch ups} and that has an SPF.
If lip stains aren't enough and you still want a bold pouty lip then apply your bright pigmented lipstick by dapping it on with your finger then blotting and then repeating it until the desired look.
This is building up the colour while staining the lips at the same time. When you apply it to the lips directly from the lipstick tube, it's not penetrating into your lips.
Obviously if you are going to be in the sun all day at the pool or beach, you want to use a waterproof mascara. But, if you are like me and you can't stand waterproof mascaras for the reason being they are annoying and so hard to remove, even with makeup remover than try this.
After you have applied your coats of "non waterproof mascara," apply a coat of clear mascara over top to seal the colour on the top lashes and use only clear mascara for the bottom lashes. This will prevent raccoon eyes.
Adding light to the eyes is always key for a summery makeup look. Choosing an eye shadow with a little shimmer will give you that look. Try using a copper shadow to give a little less dramatic smoky eye or use any golden peach shadows.
