Well the hot weather is finally here in beautiful Los Angeles and its time to hit the beach and those crazy Sunday pool parties. That means getting a little wet and no one wants to get out of the water looking liked a drenched raccoon. But just because you’re at the beach doesn’t mean you can’t have a little fun with your makeup. With 4th of July coming up, I thought it would be a perfect time to give some tips on keeping your makeup looking fresh and fun during those pool sessions.
1. Get your lashes tinted-If you are a blonde or redhead and have super light lashes, get a lash tint for the beach season!!!! It will be the best thing you ever did, seriously!!
2. Skip the mascara and use Vaseline to define those lashes-If your planning on just sitting poolside and the only things getting wet are the bottoms of your feet, then fine, opt for a waterproof mascara just to protect your lashes from the sweat dripping down your face. But if you plan on having some fun and actually getting in the water, then skip mascara altogether. Even the most waterproof mascara will tend to flake and make your lashes look super clumpy when you are in water for extended periods of time. Instead curl your lashes first and then cover them in vaseline and clump them together a bit to give them a bit of definition and make them look thicker. The vaseline will stay on even in the water and you won’t even get mascara smears around your eyes. Plus, like I’ve mentioned before, the vaseline is great for conditioning your lashes as well.
3. Use a waterproof cream eyeshadow on your lids-If you want to add a little definition to your eyes or you want a fun pop of color, opt for . They come in 22 gorgeous colors so if you want just a sultry, bronzed look-try Satin Brown or Golden Copper. No need to get fancy or do a bunch of contouring-just swipe the color all over the lid and blend out to give a nice pretty glow. Or swipe a sheer layer of Turquoise or Purple across the lid for a little extra sass. These shadows WILL NOT budge in the water! They were created with synchronized swimmers in mind, so your in good hands!
4. Apply a soft colored waterproof eyeliner to your upper and lower waterlines-I think eyeliner applied on your lid and below your eyes looks a little harsh at the beach, especially in black. But a pretty plum or golden brown color on the inner rims of your eyes gives you some sexy definition without looking like your trying too hard. My favorites are Urban Decay's 24/7 liners in 1999, Bourbon, and Rockstar.
5. Use Tinted Moisturizer with SPF in it on your face-This will give your skin the hydration it needs, provide sun protection, and give your skin a little coverage with a pretty, dewy finish. If you’re in the water for long periods of time, re-apply the tinted moisturizer as needed. I love Laura Mercier as well as Nars Tinted Moisturizer.
6. Dust a bit of water resistant shimmery bronzer over your face-It will give you a long lasting healthy glow. Use a light hand when dusting over the face-that way if it starts to fade away, it won’t look splotchy.
7. Skip the lipstick or gloss & bring a tube of lip balm with SPF in it instead-You can re-apply it as often as you like, it’ll protect those lips from the sun, and will give your lips a pretty, natural sheen. You could even get a tinted one for just a hint of natural color.
And remember to stay hydrated by drinking lots of water!!! Have fun and be safe this 4th of July!! With these tips you don’t need to sacrifice your looks for a good time!!
Thanks for reading!!
xo Courtney
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