Tuesday, 22 July 2014

The Lovely Prose Guest Post | The Summer Base

Its fair to say that with the warmer weather comes a dramatic change in the daily makeup rotation; full winter coverage is discarded in favour of a sheer base, glowing tan and rosy cheeks. For when summer does pop round there are a few makeup staples I always keep handy to brighten up the complexion while still keeping everything skin-like and fuss-free.

When youre sweating your way through the majority of the day, a primer is a necessary step in the makeup routine. bareMinerals Prime Time, although a little on the expensive side, works a charm at prepping the skin while ensuring everything is left looking pristine by the end of the day. For a lightweight and breathable base, the Eau De Teint offering by Loreal is a good un; a quick shake of the bottle and smooth over the skin will provide sheer (but buildable) coverage that still evens out most redness and imperfections. To sort any blemishes or dark circles peeking through, the Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer will cover just about anything you throw its way without appearing too heavy or overdone.

Its become somewhat of a cult product and for good reason - Rimmels Stay Matte powder sets your face while remaining invisible on the skin. For those of us with a porcelain complexion that fails to tan or if you just need to oomph up the summer glow youve already got (Im very jealous if you do), a bronzer is essential. Rimmels Natural Bronzer in Sun Bronze can be used as both a contour for the cheeks or as an all-over tanner that never appears too orange or fake. The tiny shimmer particles it holds are virtually undetectable on the skin however manage to add a summer-appropriate glow to the complexion. To finish things up with a slight flush on the cheeks is the Sleek Blush in Rose Gold. The golden undertones flatter most - if not all - skin tones while adding a natural pop of colour that instantly perks up the face.


What are your summer makeup essentials? 

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