PREPPING FOR BARE FACED SKIN

 

As the warmer weather is setting in, you enjoy a day out at the beach and are looking forward to jetting off somewhere hot, you find yourself reaching for a lighter than normal coverage or rocking that bare face on the daily. Everyone has their comfort zone when it comes to makeup, I think that goes without saying. I personally like to opt for a lighter coverage in the summer months, let my skin breathe that little bit more, yet still know I'm taking care of my skin and also keep it protected.

 I don't actually think that my skin is that bad. It goes through phases, sure. When my skin looks and feels fresh and dewy, I feel 10x better about myself. Don't get me wrong I love a blown out smokey eye and matte as hell lips as much as the next gal but there's just something refreshing and relaxing about going a little more on the natural side. I've started switching out my matte shadows for light gold shimmers and metallics for a more summer ready look. The Naked palette from UD is my go to for simple and pretty shimmer shades. I've also made a point of keeping some lip balm on me during the day to keep my lips hydrated and soft. I love good ol' Vaseline and my newest fave is the Vanilla and Macadamia lip butter from Nivea. 

It's really important for me to even out my skin tone when wearing minimal makeup. Now only if it were possible to walk around with THAT snapchat filter on constantly, then all would be well. Colour correctors are everywhere right now and do wonders for the redness around my nose and those pesky dark circles. NYX, Makeup Revolution, L.A Girl, Makeup Academy, just to name a few. Foundation wise my holy grail for light coverage dewy skin is Benefit Hello Flawless. This foundation isn't for everyone but I love it! Plus it has a really good SPF in so I know I'm protected when I'm out and about. Rimmel Wake Me Up, Nars Sheer Glow and Max Factor Skin Luminizer are some others I'd recommend if you want a dewy, light coverage. 

You can't beat going back to basics - I exfoliate my skin twice a week, moisturise every day, use almond oil and multiple other lotions and potions to keep my skin in check. Not forgetting, water. I (try) to drink my recommended daily amount, sometimes failing. But my skin loves me for it when I do! How do you prep your skin for summer? And what are your go to products when it's warmer?

Jenny XOX