Because the eye is quite a strong focal point of the look it’s best to keep the foundation quite light and dewy. A lot of people are scared of bold eye make-up but it is easy to perfect and looks amazing.
1. It’s all about the base
If you keep everything else in your look natural, the eyes will really stand out.
I used Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturiser SPF 20 for the base. If you’re going to buy a tinted moisturiser, it’s really important to buy one containing SPF as you don’t have to wear one underneath.
Most foundations already contain SPF but not all tinted moisturisers do. You can make your own tinted moisturiser by mixing it with your own foundation.
But make sure the moisturiser you use has an SPF in it too to ensure the moisturiser does not water down the foundation’s SPF.
2. Conceal your imperfections
I used Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection concealer, which does the job and is easy on the purse strings. Apply it down the length of the nose, under the eye and anywhere you need a little bit more coverage. For the brows, I used Avon Glimmerstick Brow Definer.
To create a vibrant eye, I used MAC eyeshadow in Swimming, which is an eye-catching green with a slightly iridescent look. MAC is not an overly expensive range but they are definitely one of the best on the market for longevity.
3. Eye-catching colour
For the under-eye area I used the teal end of the Estee Lauder Eye Shadow Stick. This product also has a pink pencil on the opposite end for another colour option, which is handy so you can create another look for the price of one product.
The pencil is an investment product but we wouldn’t recommend you use both sides at the same time.
For the lashes, I applied Eyeko Big Eye Mascara to frame the eyes. This product is budget-friendly and comes in a great tube, and even better, it prevents smudging. It should also stay put all day long.
Mascaras in tubes tend to have a slightly more glossy feel so are well worth a look.
4. Be cheeky with your look
To create a fresh sun-kissed look, I used Bourjois Bronzer in number 52. A lot of people go wrong with bronzer as they use it to contour the cheekbone area. Use it where the sun hits you – so that’s the forehead, tops of the cheekbones and chin.
On the apples of the cheeks, I used a little more colour. I used Urban Decay Afterglow Glide-On Cheek Tint in Bang as this provides extra glow and is a great look for summer.
Sometimes a powder blusher can appear too matt, but a cream is more natural looking and sinks into the skin nicely.
5. Get fruity with your gloss
To hold the make-up in place and to ensure it stays on all day, I used Sleek Makeup Luminous Pressed Powder, which has slightly iridescent particles to give a nice glow. This product matts down some of the dewiness of the tinted moisturiser we used earlier but still leaves the skin with a slight sheen.
To finish the look, I chose Pixi Lip Booster in Pixie, a sheer orangey red. Colour glosses are essential for the summer because they can make the lips look really striking.
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1. It’s all about the base
If you keep everything else in your look natural, the eyes will really stand out.
I used Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturiser SPF 20 for the base. If you’re going to buy a tinted moisturiser, it’s really important to buy one containing SPF as you don’t have to wear one underneath.
Most foundations already contain SPF but not all tinted moisturisers do. You can make your own tinted moisturiser by mixing it with your own foundation.
But make sure the moisturiser you use has an SPF in it too to ensure the moisturiser does not water down the foundation’s SPF.
2. Conceal your imperfections
I used Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection concealer, which does the job and is easy on the purse strings. Apply it down the length of the nose, under the eye and anywhere you need a little bit more coverage. For the brows, I used Avon Glimmerstick Brow Definer.
To create a vibrant eye, I used MAC eyeshadow in Swimming, which is an eye-catching green with a slightly iridescent look. MAC is not an overly expensive range but they are definitely one of the best on the market for longevity.
3. Eye-catching colour
For the under-eye area I used the teal end of the Estee Lauder Eye Shadow Stick. This product also has a pink pencil on the opposite end for another colour option, which is handy so you can create another look for the price of one product.
The pencil is an investment product but we wouldn’t recommend you use both sides at the same time.
For the lashes, I applied Eyeko Big Eye Mascara to frame the eyes. This product is budget-friendly and comes in a great tube, and even better, it prevents smudging. It should also stay put all day long.
Mascaras in tubes tend to have a slightly more glossy feel so are well worth a look.
4. Be cheeky with your look
To create a fresh sun-kissed look, I used Bourjois Bronzer in number 52. A lot of people go wrong with bronzer as they use it to contour the cheekbone area. Use it where the sun hits you – so that’s the forehead, tops of the cheekbones and chin.
On the apples of the cheeks, I used a little more colour. I used Urban Decay Afterglow Glide-On Cheek Tint in Bang as this provides extra glow and is a great look for summer.
Sometimes a powder blusher can appear too matt, but a cream is more natural looking and sinks into the skin nicely.
5. Get fruity with your gloss
To hold the make-up in place and to ensure it stays on all day, I used Sleek Makeup Luminous Pressed Powder, which has slightly iridescent particles to give a nice glow. This product matts down some of the dewiness of the tinted moisturiser we used earlier but still leaves the skin with a slight sheen.
To finish the look, I chose Pixi Lip Booster in Pixie, a sheer orangey red. Colour glosses are essential for the summer because they can make the lips look really striking.
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