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Hot Weather Make-Up Tips
COLOR AND SHINE
Eyeshadow: Eyeshadows that have a luminous quality look gorgeous, and shades such as pearly-pink, ecru, taupe and pale peach can bring attention to the color of your eyes. Bourjois makes a wonderful shadow called Intensely Luminous Waterproof Cream Eyeshadow ($13.50; www.sephora.com) is a great hot-weather pick, and Ambre Alternatif is a gorgeous, glowing amber shade.
Eyeliner: Eyeliner offers a classic way to define eyes, and for festive occasions, hues such as pale plum, turquoise, or even silver can look amazing. For hot weather, it will help if your liner is waterproof. Make Up For Ever makes a brilliant Aqua Eyes Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil ($16.00; www.sephora.com) and the company's version of turquoise is stunning.
Photo courtesy of Mally Roncal.
MAKE-UP APPLICATION
Mascara: As much as mascara gives lush definition to lashes, much of the time, it's the first part of make-up to melt away–heat or no heat. That coupled with the fact that we rub our eyes (most times unconsciously), can really make mascara a challenge for hot weather. A good idea is to apply mascara only to the upper lashes, and in a very fine layer; then wait a full minute and apply again.
Cheeks: For blush to stay vibrant, a good tactic is to finely layer powder blush over a non-oily cheek cream. Mally Roncal makes a terrific long-lasting blush called Get Cheeky, ($25.00; www.QVC.com). Roncal's version of soft pink is called Dawn, which is lovely and natural looking. A nice powder blush to layer over it is Shu Uemura Glow On Blush in Stoic Pink ($21.00; www.sephora.com)
Lips: For lip color to last in the heat–as well as look flattering–there are two options: find a lipstick or lip tint that features higher pigmentation, or use a waterproof lip pencil over the entire lips, over which you can layer a semi-moist lipstick or gloss. Keep in mind that matte lipstick can make lips appear dry and dull. That said, look for a product that says "long-lasting," or "highly pigmented." Shiseido offers Shimmering Lipstick, ($22.00; www.sephora.com) which has a moist texture, comes in wonderful gem-like shades, and is impressively long-lasting.
Blotting Powder: Use an oil-free translucent blotting powder and apply it conservatively to the T-zone, tip of your nose, or any other areas of high shine. The "gold standard" is M.A.C Pressed Blot Powder. ($20.00; www.maccosmetics.com). Always use powder in moderation, however. In the heat, powder, no matter how good the quality, will cake and create a dull, dry appearance, if layered to excess.
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