It’s hot! Instead of curling up in front of the air conditioner sipping ice tea, why not flaunt your summer glow with some playful makeup tricks? Embrace your glowing skin and have it reflect your inner spark, enjoyment of life, and boogie days (and nights!) that can happen at a moment’s notice.
Worried about makeup running down your face or disappearing altogether in the summer heat? I know, these are issues many of us have in warmer weather. Today, however, we will break open summer makeup for mature skin that will keep you looking fresh the entire day.
It’s fortuitous, it’s fun, and you are going to look fabulous.
Glow-Up! (Without Trying too Hard)
Skin Care
Have you ever watched a skin care video about getting a glow and then had your head explode? For example, maybe the presenter used 50 products that cost $2000, and you groaned and instead watched a tutorial on how to make homemade mac-n-cheese.
Knowing how to have healthy, glowing skin is easy; focus on eating essential fatty acids like Omega 3-6-9, E, A, and vitamins like D, C, iodine, and magnesium, as well as drinking spring water and eating so many fruits and vegetables you’ll swear you’re turning into a rabbit.
Topical skin care can be simple and effective. In fact, the two topical skin care products that bring the most glow are an oil soluble vitamin C serum (THDA) and hyaluronic acid. Suffice it to say, eat your veggies, use your skin care, and think glowing thoughts. It’s like dancing: the more you do it, the better it gets.
Vitamin C + Hyaluronic Acid
Primer + Foundation
Now that your skin is hydrated, add some sunblock for protection followed by a brightening primer. Primer will keep everything from sliding down your face as well as maintaining the summer skin look we are going for.
For foundation, opt for a sheer to medium coverage that’s hydrating. Apply foundation only where needed, such as the T-zone, to even out skin tone and brighten the eye area. This approach minimizes makeup meltdown in the heat. Add a little concealer to any dark spots or under-eye areas as needed.
Foundation + primer on the right side of the face.
Sun-Kissed Minus the Sun
Using sunblock is important, but it can leave you looking pale. Enter bronzer. Choose the right shade to avoid looking orange. I recommend the PrimeWand Contour Kit with a contour, blush, and highlighter stick. I like them because they are sold as a set with long lasting, buildable shades and easy application. Where to apply bronzer:
- High points of your forehead.
- On or slightly under your cheekbones.
- Under the droopy bits of your jaw.
- On your decolletage, if desired.
After applying, take a blender brush or sponge, and blend like you mean it. Remember, it’s easier to add more product than to remove excess. When you are done, you shouldn’t be able to see any demarcation lines unless you’re headed to an ’80s disco party; then it’s fine.
Bronzer on the right side of the face.
Add Some Heat with Blush
Blush is the mature woman’s best (makeup) friend. Dab a little on the apple of your cheeks, some mascara, and you are off to boogie. For the summer, a pretty rose color is versatile with nearly any lip shade. Here are some simple tricks to keep in mind:
- Use a cream blush applied with a brush or fingers.
- Start on the apple of your cheek, and work your way up toward your outer eye.
- Keep the blush about ½ an inch from the outside corner of your eye.
- Pull the blush into your brow bone blending well.
Blush on the right side of the face.
Dial-Up Your Highlight
Highlighting can enhance your summer glow, but avoid applying too much to prevent it from settling into fine lines. Tips to look playful and shimmery:
- Be sure your skin is hydrated.
- Blend highlight with fingers.
- Apply to brow bone, cheekbone, or eyelid, but never all three at the same time.
- Check it in sunlight.
Highlight on Tamara’s cheekbone.
Perfect Your Pout
If you’re like me, you love glosses and have about 20 tubes hiding in your handbag. Because it has a tendency to end up between your toes in the heat, use a plumping lip gloss like PrimeLip Gloss with vitamin E. Tips for staying power:
- Put foundation and powder on your lips.
- Apply lip liner slightly outside the lip line.
- Fill in your lips with liner, leaving the center bare.
- Apply lip gloss and mix with any lipstick to change the color.
Foundation on lips + lip liner + lip gloss.
Splash on Primer + Mascara and Do a Dance!
My dancing skills could be classified as a major fail, but having thick, long lashes from PrimeLash Mascara and PrimeLash Volumizer makes me bust a move like nothing else. They transform my lashes from thin and short, to the luscious darlings of my disco years.
Here are my top techniques for fabulous lashes:
- Add a little vaseline to your lashes or lash curler (yes, I said vaseline).
- Heat up your eyelash curler with a hair dryer.
- Curl your lashes.
- Use eyelash primer and let it dry.
- Use mascara, being sure to coat hard to reach hairs.
- Do a little dance, make a little love, get down tonight!
Eye lash primer + mascara on the right side of the face.
Pretty summer makeup photo of Tamara!
Flaunt Your Summer Glow!
With KC and the Sunshine Band singing “Get Down Tonight” playing in your head, you’re ready to embrace your glowing summer makeup for mature skin. What music do you love to dance to? There’s nothing like a summer party, a day at the beach, or time with friends to bring out your joy and summer makeup glow. Use products that stay put and give you rock-star radiance. Get your glow on and boogie!
Let’s Have a Conversation:
What type of makeup do you use in the summer months? How do you apply it? Is there a specific line of makeup that you prefer which caters to all your needs?
