5 Minute Summer Makeup

Let’s face it.  No one wants to pull out their full arsenal of makeup in the heat of the summer.  It has been almost 100 degrees here every day lately, and I have little motivation to get all dolled up.  But I do try and put on at least a little makeup if I’m going out.  My hair and clothes might be a mess, but the dark circles under my eyes shall be covered. 😉

(If we’re going to the gym or pool, I skip the makeup and just stick to sunscreen, SPF 45).

I was getting ready recently and thought it could be helpful to share my summer makeup routine.  It is simple, quick, and relatively cheap!

• I start with moisturizer, then SPF.  Then I prime my face with CC cream, which also has SPF.  Listen, I have plenty of sun damage and now I’m in full skin-protection mode.  The more SPF the better! 
• After the CC cream, I cover my dark circles, any blemishes, and the reddish areas around my nose with a little concealer.  Then I do a light dusting of my favorite Bare Minerals powder.  I’ve changed to a medium tone now that I have some color on my face (courtesy of a spray tan – not all from being in the sun).
• I then apply bronzer on my cheeks and lightly all over my face.  I try to contour a little with the bronzer.
• I finish with brown eyeliner and black mascara.

**Update** I’m adding a picture of myself with my makeup done this way.  Please excuse the gym clothes and the mess in the background! Real life, people. 😉

Easy, yet pulled together!

Thank you for reading!