1. Lighten up your base. For day, I love using
a tinted moisturizer with SPF. It looks lighter and sportier than
traditional foundation, and it hydrates your skin. Most
impressively it's a great time-saver as it combines your face
makeup, skincare and sun protection into one. I never like spending
tons of time fussing with my face, but never more so than during
the summer, when I can't wait to get up and out.
2. Tan the smart and healthy way. Instead of
sunbathing, get your sunny glow with bronzing powder. Using a large
brush, lightly dust the powder over your cheeks, forehead, nose,
chin, and neck. Here's my personal tip: To make sure skin looks
glowing (not matte and powdered), rub a bit of moisturizer into
your hands and lightly pat your cheeks. You'll see the
difference.
3. Think long-wearing. Skip the need for a midday
touch up by choosing makeup formulas that resist both heat and
humidity. I swear by my Pot Rouge, a cream formula that doubles as
both a sheer cheek and lip color, waterproof mascara, and my
Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner, a water-resistant eyeliner that doesn't
smear or run (honestly).
4. Lighten up your fragrance. Rich, heady
fragrances seem kind of brash in the summer. Heat intensifies the
smell, and everybody within a 10-foot radius suffers. Avoid this by
switching to a sheerer scent this season. My personal favorite is
Beach, a fragrance I created a few years ago. Whenever I smell it,
I'm reminded of the sunscreens I wore as a kid. Whichever light
fragrance you choose, apply it strategically (not in a giant
cloud): Mist the insides of your wrists and elbows, under the
earlobes, and behind the knees. Because these areas are warm pulse
points, they have a way of beautifully diffusing the scent for the
rest of the day.
5. Sneak your vitamins into your dessert. Try to
ignore the siren song of the ice cream truck and indulge in these
exotic green tea ice pops they're my favorite summer treat:
Simply brew green tea with mint, sweeten it with agave nectar, pour
the tea into popsicle holders, and serve when frozen. Not only will
this dessert make you really popular with your guests, it also
packs in a ton of vitamins and antioxidants. And if you're
craving a snack while the popsicles are busy freezing, grab some
fruit. There are so many delicious varieties in season right now. I
could quite happily live off of plums all summer long.
For more information and to shop, visit Bobbi Brown Cosmetics
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About this Author
Bobbi Brown, founder and CEO of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, has been
in the beauty industry for over 20 years and is known for her
philosophy that "makeup is a way for a woman to look and feel
like herself, only prettier and more confident."
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