When it comes to the perfect summer
glow, faking a little color is always the safest bet. But why paint
yourself up like a gingerbread lady when a rosy glow looks so much
healthier. Really, you'll look like you've just returned from an
invigorating jog or an afternoon of playing beach volleyball. A rosy
flush will give an appearance of an active, healthy lifestyle,
compared to a dark, leathery tan that suggests you've been
languishing in the sun for hours.
The best thing about this pretty summer
trend is you can achieve the gorgeous look with little-to-no effort.
Seriously, just pat a little lip-and-cheek gel onto your mouth,
cheeks and areas of your face where the sun would land were it high
above you – you know, across the tops of your cheeks, bridge of
your nose, upper forehead.
This simple look is best over a
lightweight moisturizer and lip balm, paired with a full face of
foundation and it comes across as unnatural. This is one of those
times when less really is more. To finish off your sun-kissed look,
dab a shimmery, neutral eye gloss just onto the corners of your eyes
with the tip of your finger, leaving the rest of the lids bare. No
one will know you're wearing makeup, but they'll certainly think
you've been skimping on the sunscreen.
