Makeup for the Pool & Beach

Victoria's Secret and Sports Illustrated models look perfect as they roll on the beach sand and splash in the water. I wish I could jump out of bed, throw on my bikini and head to the beach and look that good. But, that isn't my reality and it isn't theirs either.

MAC Paint, $16.50

Hair is simple- a pony tail or loose bun is quick, add a headband for fly-aways or a few bobby pins to keep bangs back, top it all off with a hat to shade your precious face and protect your hair from the sun. The sun is the enemy of colored hair!

Tinted Lip Conditioner SPF 15, $14.50

Wearing makeup and protecting your face goes hand in hand; just follow these simple steps:

• After cleansing your face, apply oil free sunscreen and let it dry


• Apply facial lotion with sunscreen; I like Arbonne's RE9 Restorative Day Creme SPF 20 (Click here to order)


• Apply MAC's Mineralize Satinfinish SPF 15 Foundation


• Set foundation with MAC's Iridescent Powder; this powder is great because it is not heavy and gives you a glow


• Apply MAC's Blushcreme to the apples of your cheeks for subtle color; just touch your index finger once to the blush (really, just down and then right back up) and dab on to your cheeks, blend using your fingers


• Use MAC's Shadestick, Paint Pot, or Paint as eyeshadow- layer, mix and have fun!


• Apply eyeliner on your top lid with MAC's Powerpoint Eye Pencil


• Curl lashes (clamp lashes as close to the base as possible and hold for 20 seconds) and apply MAC's Splashproof Lash mascara


• Apply MAC's Tinted Lip Conditioner SPF 15; this product will melt if exposed to direct sunlight, so keep it in a cosmetics bag in your beach bag and cover it with your coverup, extra towel, etc


• Spay face with MAC's Fix + and use a brush to dab all over your face- like a 182 or 150 brush

Just remember to pick colors that aren't too dark or harsh. It is better to use golds, corals, pinks and even teals rather than darker blues, purples or grays.

Mineralize Satinfinish SPF 15 Foundation, $29.50

By following these simples steps you will look beautiful and fresh; you will also be protecting your face from the sun. Don't forget sunglasses and to apply sunscreen all over your body- including your neck, ears, hands and tops of your feet!

Blushcreme, $18.50

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