How is everyone's summer going so far? It has been an amazing summer so far and its just starting! So, I have a huge obsession with makeup. I'm a little embarrassed to admit how much makeup I own to be quite honest. I am always trying out new looks and different products.
I apologize in advance for the picture overload but I wanted to show you all the step by step. Secondly, I apologize for my hair in these pictures. I have some serious bed head in the mornings. So back to the makeup, my look changes a lot but for the summer I like to keep it pretty simple. I am by no means a makeup artist, but I know what I like and what works for me in the warmer months.
Before we get to the makeup we need to talk about skincare. Taking proper care of your skin will do heaps more than makeup can ever do. If your canvas isn't prepared, makeup wont do what you intend for it to.
Now to the routine! I always start with a daily cleanser. Currently I am using Neutrogena oil free wash. Twice a week I use a gentle facial exfoliate. Next I use a toner to clean anything left behind and I finish off with a day moisturizer.
Before I get to the makeup I use a face primer on my T-zone (nose and forehead).
First I start with my MAC Studio Fix foundation to even out my skin tone.
I let that sit and go to my eyes. Lately, I have been using the Maybelline Nudes pallet
so I take the gold shadow and apply it to my lids up to my creases,
and I use the black for the outer corner.
Taking this taupe color and a fluffy shadow brush I apply above my creases up to my brow bone (this step also blends the shadow I applied to my lids so there are no harsh lines).
For filling in my eyebrows I use this pencil from Clinique and I finish up with this cream color on my brow bones. I'm growing out my eyebrows and those that know me know how hard it is for me to not get them done.
Then I apply a decent amount of liner to both my bottom and top lid.
Then I move back to my face and allow my liner to fully dry. I always like to add a little bit of depth to my face so I will switch it up between blush or bronzer. If I'm feeling glamorous I will do both. I apply bronzer in the hollow of my cheeks
and blush to the apples of my cheeks.
There are a lot of articles out there about the proper way to apply blush and bronzer for your face shape. I have just found that I like this look on me.
To set everything in place I take a large face blush and apply MAC mineralization all over.
I am not a fan of reapplying my makeup throughout the day so I take these extra steps to be sure it lasts. I finish up the setting with mist and set spray by ELF.
I do this before my mascara because sometimes it makes my mascara run if it hasn't fully dried. Lashes are probably my favorite thing to play up. If I am doing something really special I will apply falsies but today I am just going to use mascara. I always apply two different types, two to four coats of each depending on how bold I want them. And ALWAYS curl lashes before applying mascara.
Voila!
That is my summer makeup routine. It may seem a bit much for everyday but I like I said, I have a minor makeup obsession. Comment below and tell me what you think. What brands/products are you in love with right now?
Kisses, Shavon
