Makeup Must-Haves for Summer
By Jolean McPherson |
Thanks to Florida’s heat and humidity, just walking from your house
to your mailbox in the summer is enough to cause your hair to frizz
and your makeup to melt off your face. There are, however, some
things you can do to beat the heat, protect your face from sun
damage and eliminate shiny, oily skin. Here are some makeup
must-haves for summer – or for any time, year-round in sunny
Florida.
Sunscreen: The best way to take care of your skin and prevent
aging, skin cancer and other sun-induced skin damage is to wear
sunscreen daily. A minimum of SPF 15 is recommended by most makeup
experts. Cosmedicine’s Medi-Matte Oil Control Lotion with SPF 20 is
one unique product that includes a sunscreen, moisturizer and
oil-evaporator all in one. It is available exclusively at Sephora.
Oil-free Daily Moisturizer: Look for a product that also
reverses the signs of sun damage, such as uneven skin tone, sun
spots and fine lines. One to check out is Garnier Nutritioniste Skin
Renew Anti-Sun-Damage daily moisture lotion.
Oil-absorbing Sheets: Try The Body Shop’s Tea Tree Oil Facial
Blotting Tissues or Clean & Clear Oil Absorbing Sheets. Or just
spray on Cosmedicine Medi-Matte Oil Control Spray, which evaporates
oil, blots shine instantly and even visibly minimizes pores.
Oil Control Pressed Powder: Arbonne’s Intelligence
Personalizer helps balance oily redness and keeps your matte finish
intact for hours. Or try bareMinerals’ Mineral Veil, which absorbs
oil and gives you a natural, shine-free finish.
Mineral Makeup: It’s all the rage right now for women who
want the appearance of bare skin with full coverage. For the best
results, look for 100 percent natural ingredients – no
preservatives, oil, fragrances, talc or other skin irritants. You
might start with bareMinerals, which is currently the number one
mineral makeup. Prescriptives has also just launched a new line of
mineral makeup that is worth checking out.
Waterproof or Water Resistant Makeup: If you plan to spend a
lot of time around the pool or at the beach, you won’t want it
streaking down your face after you take a dip.
Clarisonic Skincare Brush: The creators of the Sonicare
toothbrush are now applying sonic frequencies to facial cleaning,
which move the skincare brush back and forth at more than 300 times
per second. Its micro-massage will help clear your pores and loosen
makeup, dirt and oil.
Any combination of the above products should help you save face and
keep you looking cool, even when the heat is hot enough to fry an
egg on the pavement outside your house.
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