The presence of heat means a drastic change in my makeup routine, I need things that will stay put, but also crave a lighter finish and a different range of colours. Summer, to me, is all about a light base, glowy finishes and wearing as little makeup if possible - for me, nothing most of the time but this is for when I want to make a little more of an effort. So, here's my stripped back makeup look to prevent summer woes like shine and slipping off makeup, as well as packing to a tight travel allowance.
To prevent any makeup meltage, I use as little on my skin as I can get away with. A concealer is the only thing that I really need, a little under the eyes to hide bags, around the nose and any little spots that I have to cover everything up. To set everything down, I use a good mattifying powder, like Mac Mineralise Skin Finish in Natural to prevent shine and keep everything in place throughout the day. To inject a bit of color back into my skin, I really like the Revlon Cream Blushes, and they help to add a bit of a dewy summer glow too. The shade Coral Reef is a gorgeous peachy red, perfect for the summer months. For eyes, a matte palette like the Makeup Revolution Essential mattes is all I need. A sheer wash of light color over the lids, brow bone and inner corner, with a darker blended out in the crease and along the lash line is enough to give definition, without having to worry about it smudging everywhere throughout the day. The lasting power of these is great, and paired with some fluttery lashes - thanks to Benefit's They're Real, it creates a perfect summer eye look. Finally, to finish it all off, a sheer lip in the form of Revlon's Tutti Frutti, a sheer peach lip color which adds a hint of colour, as well as hydration.
In terms of tools, I find that the less I can take, the better. My Zoeva Bon Voyage brush set is more than enough brushes for me on holiday, read my full review here, and to remove everything at night, all I need is the they're real remover - a creamy liquid that melts away even the most stubborn of makeup. Simples!
So that's it, all the makeup that I'm taking away with me for a two week holiday, this minimalistic thing has really gone to my head ...
Is this similar to what your travel makeup bag looks like?
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