Pool Skin
It's the dead of summer and in Texas, the heat is no joke. If I could live in the water from June through August, you better believe I would. That being said, summer time is the time to chill by the pool, have beach days and long days at water parks. Putting on a full coverage face for these types of events can be a little unideal. However, most of us still want a little something on for a number of different reasons. I want to talk about that "no makeup, makeup look". When I know I will be around a large body of water and in 100 degrees heat, I skip the foundation, contouring, and shadow and resort to something a little more H20 friendly.
Here are some tips and products I use for these hot summer days.
Moisturizer
This is my number one product when I know I will be outdoors, around water, and wearing little to no makeup. Keeping the skin looking hydrated is a huge factor in the look. However, protecting the skin is first and foremost important. Using a moisturizer with SPF in it is the way to go. I Use The Shiseido White Lucent Brightening & Protective Day Cream with SPF 18 . It's a great consistency, not too light and not too heavy, it smells fresh AND brightens the skin while protecting.
Concealer
Just a tad of concealer to cover up any discoloration, dark circles and any blemishes we may have. This is just to help us have a more even skin tone without having to use foundation that can be heavy.
Liquid Illuminator
This is one product that is probably my favorite. It's so versatile and is PERFECT for a day out at the pool. I will mix this into my moisturizer or wear it over top ( sometimes both!).
Serum Foundation
For those of you who still want a little more coverage, serum foundations will be the best way to go. They are ultra lightweight and most give a beautiful luminous finish. I love the Stila Aqua Glow Serum Foundation. It's a water-based foundation that gives a natural-looking coverage.
Bronzer
A little bronzer dusted all over the face will give you that perfect sun kissed glow. Remember we are wanting to wear as little makeup as possible making it look very natural so we are bronzing, NOT contouring. Physicians Formula's Butter Bronzer is one of my favorite "natural" bronzers because it is a lighter bronzer, plus it smells like coconuts!!!
Highlighter
Last but not least, my favorite part... Highlighter! lot's and lot's of highlighter! I go really heavy handed with this product just because, why not? It's summertime and that means it's the time to GLOW! I Use the BECCA Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed. It is my ultimate favorite highlight formula.
