It’s here―summertime, the perfect season for going outside and soaking up those beautiful rays of sunshine! You may have already chosen your favorite summer fashion trends, but what about your makeup look? We’ve got the perfect tutorial that will give you an amazing, dewy glow that will last all day long. With this summer makeup tutorial, you’ll learn how to achieve a durable, yet natural looking “just released from the shower” appearance! Let’s get started!
1. Prepping the Perfect Base for your Summer Glow
The Basics Come First
The get your summer glow on point, it’s essential to prep your skin first. The healthier the canvas, the more vibrant and even your bronzed look will be! Start with deep cleaning, removing all traces of makeup – use a gentle face wash, oil, or cleansing brush. Follow up with a face serum to nourish your skin, and spritz with a face mist to soothe and refresh.
Exfoliation – the Secret Ingredient
Ahh, exfoliation. This is every beauty lover’s best friend, and of course it’s a must for prepping your base. Exfoliants slough away dry, dead skin cells on the surface, making room for the youthfull glow beneath the layers. Choose between granular and chemical exfoliants – depending on your skin type – for soft, dewy skin that will make heads turn!
- Granular Exfoliants
- Walnut Shell Powder
- Corn Cob Meal
- Coffee Grounds
- Chemical Exfoliants
- Glycolic Acid
- Salicylic Acid
- Retinol
Picture Perfect Makeup
Once your skin is prepped and ready, it’s time to hit the makeup aisle. As with any makeup look, start with a primer – this will ensure your makeup stays put throughout the hot summer days. Now it’s time to cover up those pesky pores and any redness or discolourations – tinted facial moisturizers, BB and CC creams are a great spot to start. A easy tip for achieving that bronzed look – a bronzer three shades darker than your skin tone, and blend, blend, blend!
2. Never Underestimate the Power of Primer
Primer is an essential product that should not be overlooked when it comes to your beauty routine. Primer does more than just helping your makeup last longer and look flawless – it’s capable of doing much more.
Moisturising properties: Primer can contain glycerin, which adds moisture to your skin, ensuring that your makeup looks smooth and even. It’s also capable of blurring pores and fine lines, giving it a gorgeous finish.
Sun protection: Primer often boasts SPF, unlocking the ability to protect your skin from environmental damage such as UV rays and pollutants. Whether it’s raining or shine, SPF 15 primer can come to the rescue.
Skin enhancing: Have dull skin? Applying primer can give your skin an illuminating boost, brightening skin tone and allowing your makeup to look vibrant all day.
- Refreshing primer with Vitamin E can help to detox and de-stress your skin.
- Colour corrector primer is another great pick if you need to conceal any discolouration.
- Pore filling primer can reduce the visibility of large pores, as well as filling out wrinkles.
In conclusion, there’s no doubt that primer packs a powerful punch for your beauty routine. No matter what look you’re going for, it’s well worth investing in a primer that suits your skin’s needs.
3. Achieving A Luminous Summer Look with Highlighting and Contouring
Summer is all about that golden hour, post-sunrise glow – and you can achieve that look all season long with some clever highlighting and contouring. The trick is to focus on creating accents and shadows, rather than covering up your face.
Highlighting
- Highlighting is all about making the lightest areas of the face brighter and more highlighted. This helps to bring out the shape of your features and create a dewy summer look.
- The most common spots for highlighting are your forehead, cheekbones, bridge of the nose, chin, and sometimes the inner corners of your eyes.
- Pick a highlighter shade that’s one or two shades lighter than your skin tone. For a subtle look, use a light cream-coloured highlighter. For a more dramatic look, opt for an iridescent champagne or gold shade.
Contouring
- Contouring is about creating shadows on the face to give your features texture and create more depth.
- The best areas to contour include your temples, along your hairline, along the sides of your nose, your jawline, and sometimes your chin – you don’t have to do all of them each time.
- Pick a contour shade that’s two or three shades darker than your natural skin tone. For a cool contour, pick a brown/ashy shade, and for a warm contour, opt for a bronzer.
With the right combination of highlighting and contouring products and techniques, you can enjoy looking like you’ve just stepped out of a golden-hour all summer long!
4. How to Make your Eyes Sparkle in the Sunlight
Take Advantage of Highlighting
Adding a highlight to the inner corner of your eye can make your eyes appear extra sparkly when the sunlight hits them. Look for creamy highlighters that are lighter than your own skin tone and can evenly blend in. Avoid overly-glittery hues. Swipe a bit of the highlight on the inner corner of the eyes, blending with your fingers for a softer look.
Show Off Your Lashes
Long, thick lashes can make your eyes look open and bright. Applying a few coats of mascara can do wonders to give your eyes a deep, rich shine. Focus on the outer tips of your upper lashes for a subtle, natural look that will help give your eyes a sparkle in the sunlight.
Enhance with Color
Colors can add a special radiance to your eyes. While you may want to use neutral tones such as white or light gray to keep a consistent color palette, you can go for something a bit bolder to make your eyes truly stand out in the sunlight. Try subtle metallic shades like bronze, copper, and gold to maximize the shine.
- Choose creamy highlighters that can evenly blend in and are lighter than your own skin tone.
- Opt for multiple, light coats of mascara to give your eyes a deep, rich shine.
- Use metallic shades such as bronze, copper, and gold to intensify the sparkle.
5. Sealing the Deal — Finishing Touches for a Fresh and Dewy Look
Now that you have your brows and eyes ready, it’s time to put the finishing touches on for that dewy, fresh-faced look. Here are a few suggestions to seal the deal:
- Cream Blush: Give yourself a touch of color with a swipe of cream blush. Dab a small amount onto the apples of your cheeks, then blend, blend, blend!
- Highlighter: Highlighter adds a touch of subtle shimmer that’s perfect for a dewy look. Apply sparingly to the high points of your face (cheekbones, bridge of your nose, brow bone, and cupid’s bow).
- Lipstick: Finish the look with a sheer wash of color on your lips. A soft pink or peachy hue will look lovely and natural.
And voila! You’re done! Now you have that fresh-faced glow that will last all day long! Don’t be afraid to experiment and play around with different colors and products. With practice and patience, you will find the perfect formula to get your dewy and fresh-faced look!
Refreshing your summer makeup routine can give you bronzed beauty and eco-friendly elegance. When you choose sustainable cosmetics to create your glowing summer look, you can feel good about yourself and that summer glow will last until the first frost.
