Summer Makeup

I don't know about the rest of you...but it has been HOT where I am this summer.  And not just the normal heat, but more like a frizz the straightest hair, melt your face off, bake dashboard cookies (yes I found a recipe in our local paper) in your car while your at work type of heat.  As good of a look sweating though my makeup is for me, I've found a few things that have not only given me a 'sweat proof', summery, and pretty reasonably priced look--that I thought I'd share with you :)  Enjoy!!!

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Tarte "4-Day Stay": I always think raccoon eyes because of my mascara dripping off due to the heat is a great look.  However, the general population doesn't seem to agree with that.  I've also mentioned in past posts (say that 10xs fast) that I love the natural look...and this covers both those problems.  It keeps lashes long, full, and dark for 4 days (I've definitely used this in the pool, steam room, long bike rides) and it has lived up to the hype.  I'm a little embarrassed of how light my lashes are, so I may apply it every 3ish days...but that's just me.  I again, bought this at Sephora...but you can buy yours right here!!!


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Urban Decay "All Nighter": This product claimed to set makeup for 16 hours...and it not only lived up to that...but it also has made my makeup SWEAT PROOF in the good ol' Nebraska heat. After applying you just spray your face (I usually spray my forehead area and then each cheek) and it sets your makeup without changing its appearance.  I've also noticed when I've used this that I don't have to oil blot like I normally do in the afternoon!!!  My favorite part (aside from how awesome the product is) is the large amount of product you get for the price.  I got mine at Sephora, but you can learn about this right here!

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Benefit "That Gal":  This skin brightening primer has become one of my summer favorites.  Mainly because I wear it alone--and my skin looks flawless...not to mention it smells like roses.  I've also tried it under my MAC Tinted Moisturizer (which I've mentioned here) and it really adds dimension to one of my favorite standbys!  I bought my product at sephora, but you can read about it right here!!!

Dolce and Gabanna "Light Blue": I've been wearing this since 6th grade.  My friend MBG got me hooked...and since then it has been my go to scent.  I don't know if it's the humidity and heat here that really emphasize this perfume, but I don't think I've ever gotten so many compliments on my Light Blue before.  I love how it is a light, citrus, feminine scent--perfect for the dog days of summer, which are still upon us.  I normally get mine at Von Maur, but you can check it out right here.

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 Stila "All Over Shimmer" Luminous Gold: I'm not huge into wearing foundation during the summer, I stick to my aforementioned MAC tinted moisturizer or nothing at all.  However, I discovered this product (at Sephora) and I am hooked.  I put it on the apples of my cheeks or on my cheekbones and blend it it--and I am literally radiant.  I tried it once mixed in to one of my Stila Foundations, and my skin looked like that 'dewy' glow that all the celebrities always have.  You can learn about it right here!!!


What are you go to makeups or make up tricks for the summer weather!?  Or just for that straight off the beach-sun kissed look!?  I'd love to know!!! oxo