Lips look their best with tinted lip balms that offer color and comfort or with sheer lip glosses in the brightest, juiciest colors. When you’re switching up your wardrobe, be sure to update your lippy collection with hot, trendy shades of gloss. The sheer factor allows you to take chances with bold color for a […]

For your eye makeup, stick with powder-formula highlighters and eye shadows. Using sheer powders ensures longevity, with color that won’t fade or get creasy. Choose waterproof gel pencil eyeliners, waterproof liquid eyeliners, and waterproof or tube technology mascaras. When the heat is on, these stay-put products guarantee a long-lasting look even after a dip in […]

Steamy conditions can cause even the driest complexion to get a bit greasy. To stay glowy, not goopy, pack your purse with blotting papers. I always blot first to absorb excess oil, and then apply a sheer powder to control the shine. If you just add powder on top of the slick spots, you may […]

Want a little summer sun without having to go all out with a self-tanner? Pick up a powder or spray bronzer to give your skin a temporary kiss of color that will stay put and look natural.

You don’t have to change your foundation every season; stick with the one that works best for you. To control surges of shine, use a primer or mattifying gel before foundation to keep your face fresh. If you use a self-tanner, you may want to buy a “summer” bottle of your foundation that’s one shade […]

If you still desire a glowing beach-babe look, choose one of the many self-tanners on the market. Some formulas gradually build up to the perfect shade; others make you savage overnight. So experiment to find the one that suits your skin and doesn’t leave you looking orange or unnaturally tan. Tanorexia is tacky!

First and foremost, sunscreen will save you! It’s an absolute must, no matter the season. Call me Mama Carmindy, but you should be as religious about applying sunscreen as you are about brushing your teeth. Apply sunscreen right after you moisturize, or purchase a moisturizer that has sunscreen built right in. You will help avoid […]

Heat and humidity can make keeping makeup in place a real challenge. As we perspire to stay cool, we also fire up the skin’s sebum glands, creating an oilier complexion. Our handiwork tends to melt right off. However, there are lots of ways to stay as vibrant as a summer sunrise all day—and look as […]

— WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE chapter eleven beauty for every season Mother Nature is one fascinating babe, and boy does she have a way of keeping us on our toes! Whether the mercury is climbing or brrrrrr, in comes that first chilling wind, our beauty routines need to change right along with the seasons. When it’s time […]