Being that I frequent the bridal makeup circuit, I have become fairly well versed in various tricks to keep a beautifully "beat" face from melting when everything else seems to be. ( This skill also happens to come from YEARS of living in the notorious swamp that is the DMV... that's DC, MD, & VA for all you out of towners)
So here is a list of old and new favorite products for Summer 2k10!
1. Makeup Forever Aqua Cream
Alright, so its NO secret, I ADORE this brand for their innovation, technology, and all around bad-assness ( cue the Wayne's World "we're not worthy"move). Just when you though that there was no way to make shadow be fun, long wearing, AND crease proof.... here they come!
What started off as only Aqua Black ( a cream liner & shadow) has been extended into eyes, lip, and cheek colors with the pigment and staying power we all have come to know and love from this fabulous brand! Go to your local Sephora and LOAD up! If you are in NYC go to the boutique near Union Square.
2. DDF Ultra Light Peel
Yes... it's a skin care product. ( you didn't really think that I was going to go without at least ONE did you?) The way this works is it exfoliates lightly, all you need to do is wash your face and put it on. That's it. Day/Night... 1x a week/ 4x a week.... really at your lazy summer bum leisure. How does this help with a lasting summer look, you ask? EXFOLIATED SKIN = GLOWING SKIN & SKIN THAT WILL HOLD OUR NEXT SUMMER MUST HAVE....
3. Tinted Moisturizer!!!
Now, there are many brands out there. A few that I find to stay super well are as follows:
- Laura Mercier TM w/ SPF20... cult classic
- Cosmedicine Honest Face/ Medi Matte TM w/ SPF 20 .. comes in both a normal AND an oil absorbing formula...swoon
- Almay Smart Shade... In expensive, adjusts to your skin, and sits beautifully!
4. Urban Decay Razor Sharp Ultra Definition Setting Powder OR All Nighter Spray
When I say your makeup will not move, I mean... IT'S THERE THE NEXT DAY unless you wash your face.... Both products will keep everything on for hours, a full work day into a rockstar summer night. Anything that keeps my face on through the humidity and grossness of a NYC subway, is a winner to me... GO GET IT.
Happy Summer Mavens! ;)
