I don’t change up my everyday makeup too often, but after swapping in a new foundation and bronzer for summer, I’ve gotten so many compliments on the resulting look! I used to gravitate towards matte everything, as I thought it looked more age-appropriate. Lately, though, I’ve been loving a little luminosity to add dimension to my makeup. And based on your comments, the effect apparently passes as “pregnancy glow!”
I’m partnering with Sephora today to share my summer makeup regimen, which includes both very old and new favorite products. Some of these are on the splurge side, but they literally last me months if not years (especially the bronzer and brow powder)!
Pre-makeup
After washing my face, I apply facial moisturizer then sunscreen, and will get dressed or do my hair while the sunscreen sets. I’ve found a few great sunscreens over the years and will do a separate post on that! I also apply Bite Beauty agave lip mask (in lavender) before bed, so my lips are hydrated in the morning and serve as a smooth base for lipcolor.
Foundation
NARS Sheer Glow Foundation (I use “Fiji” regularly and “Punjab” when I’m tan)
Foundations get very mixed reviews, because it can be so personal based on your skin type. My former holy grail was sadly discontinued, so I picked up half a dozen samples at Sephora hoping to find a long-lasting, lightweight foundation with buildable coverage.
This NARS foundation worked best for my skin type – it looks natural and stays put all day (with setting powder), even in super humid conditions like in Bermuda! Warm a little up in your hand, then apply using either your fingers, a brush, or a beauty blender sponge for increasing levels of coverage. Despite the words “sheer” and “glow” in the product name, it actually provides decent coverage, and the finish is just very slightly luminous. I got a little foundation on my lips in these photos, and…
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