Thursday, April 30, 2015

Quick waterproof summer glow tutorial!

I am definitely planning on spending lots of time at the lake and waterparks with my toddler this summer so I've started looking into water proof products and a quick routine to give me that summer glow without a ton of makeup or time.  I'd like to share with you a quick waterproof summer glow tutorial I've created that takes less than 10 minutes.


Step 1: Apply Perfectly posh lip scrub (or scrub or chapstick of your choice) to exfoliate your lips.

Step 2: Apply a waterproof BB cream in the same way you would a moisturizer.  The one in the photo is Garner BB cream but it's not waterproof.  I've heard the Rimmel BB cream is so that's on my list before summer hits!

Step 3: It cosmetics Bye Bye under eye concealer under my eyes.  I have a huge blue vein under my left eye and this is the best product I've tried so far to cover it and while it's not perfect, it's great and it definitely covers dark circles and brightens everything up while claiming to be waterproof!  A good drugstore alternative for brightening is Maybelline age rewind concealer but it's not waterproof.    

Step 4: Set the under eye and any shiny spots of your face with Rimmel Stay matte translucent powder...I don't have a waterproof version of a setting powder to recommend yet!

Step 5: Any waterproof mascara but I'm loving Loreal Miss Manga right now. 

Step 6: Bronzer across your cheekbones, temples and tip of your nose.  Anywhere the sun would naturally hit your face.  I used Tarte Amazonian Clay bronzer because it's waterproof and has a subtle shimmer!  A cheaper bronzer I like that again isn't waterproof but has a little shimmer is Pop Beauty sun kissed bronzer.  NYC sunny bronzer is also a great universal shade for lots of skin tones but I guess I don't have a cheaper alternative that's waterproof to recommend just yet...

Step 7:  I almost forgot, I filled in my brows with Anastasia Dip brow which of course is waterproof! I also used the Anastasia brow brush with spoolie but I think the Sonia Kashuk eyebrow brush works just as well for a drugstore alternative. (FYI: if there's one thing I've learned as a makeup artist, it's learn to fill in your brows!  There are different methods so just pick what works for you.  I think the Sonia Kashuk retractable brow pencil is a good place to start for a beginner.)

And that's it!  Ten minutes and you're ready to hit the beach and the waterparks with long lasting makeup!  I hope you've gained some tips!