Here Comes the Sun

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Usually in the summer, I like to keep everything in my life light. The humidity down in the New York City Subway system will do that to you. Makeup is the first thing I like to keep light, in every sense. Heavy creams from the winter are stored away, and I switch to lighter lotions in a pump. I don't wear nearly as much makeup during the day as I would in the winter. I want to let my skin breathe.
I've never really been a huge fan of Tinted Moisturizer because, although it's light and has some tint in it, it's not "my" moisturizer and I get very attached to my moisturizer. I opt for the liquid foundation blended in with the moisturizer in the morning. I use 1 part liquid foundation, 2 parts moisturizer. It gives my skin that extra boost of color, the extra boost of life I so desperately need in the morning.
I do put concealer where needed, (Elf Tone Correcting Concealer) around the nose, on top of any ginormous zits, etc.
Usually I brush on a bit of bronzer, under the cheekbone, and the blush tapped ever so lightly on the apples of my cheeks(Nars Blush/Bronzer Duo), then I go over the blush with some powder so it mulls out the color a bit. It's okay in the winter for your cheeks to pop, like you've been standing outside waiting for the bus, but there is no reason for that in the summer. You want to look like you are glowing from within.
I take a big eyeshadow brush and apply Nars Duo Eyeshadow in All About Eve, very natural looking.
I line my eyes with Clinique Quickliner for eyes in Grape, curl my lashes, and apply 2 coats of Clinique Lash Power Mascara.
Finally, before I give Mooch a big fat smooch and run out the door, I swipe Nars LipGloss in Turkish Delight on my smacker. This color is so baby pink, it goes on almost white, but once it settles it's the most natural color you could ever imagine.

On a side note, I must note that Nars Cosmetics has become one of my most FAVORITE makeup brands out there. I used to be a big Bobbi Brown fan, and while no foundation will match like Bobbi Brown, Nars is quickly becoming the staple in my Makeup Bag. I can't tell you how many lip glosses, lip sticks, blushes, bronzers and eyeshadows don the Nars label. I absolutely love it [To the Nars Associate who sees this, please feel free to send me some samples so I can test, I'll be more than happy to report on the blog, and I'm sure I'll love anything you send]

It's also essential to make sure you keep blotting your face in this humid weather. Don't bother putting pressed powder on your face, it just cakes on, use blotting paper or a tissue, and blot, don't rub or swipe!

See the pic above? I took it especially for the blog

I remain yours,
The CCW