Summer Tips!

Photographer: Andres Hernandez Model: Nikki DuBose MUA: Susana Betancourt

Summer is a synonym of fun, vacation, friends, parties, sun, beach - but also melting makeup, running mascara, cracked eye shadow, etc...
Here are some tips I’ve learned living in Miami, shooting outdoors, on the beach, wanting to keep my model's makeup in place and most importantly for brides or clients when I cannot be there to do touch ups!

The most important thing to keep in mind is SPF.  There are so many products out there with SPF, from sunblock to primers, tinted moisturizers, powders, lip balms and hair products...if they have SPF that is always a plus!

- First, makeup should be light and natural. Nothing too heavy that can turn cakey during exposure to the sun, heat or sweat.

Using a thin layer of primer, on your clean, dry and moisturized skin, before any makeup, provides a smooth base and helps hold makeup in place during the day. Try Loreal Studio Secrets or Smashbox Photo Finish.

- Foundation should be light. I recommend Tinted Moisturizer or mixing liquid foundation with one or two drops of moisturizer and applying it with your fingers. I always recommend Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer or MAC Face & Body because it’s super light and waterproof, perfect for sweaty summer days and in my case it’s the only MAC Foundation that doesn’t make me break out. 

- I keep my tinted moisturizer, toner, rose water, and daily moisturizer in the fridge.  It gives you a cool feeling when you apply it and helps reduce open pores.

- If you're planning on going to the beach or just for regular day makeup, please keep it natural...nothing too obvious: warm colors for eyes: rose, soft pink, peach, gold, bronze, caramel, or beige, work beautifully!

The same goes for lips, use shades similar to your natural lip color.

- Set your makeup with a Makeup Setting Spray, it really works at keeping makeup in place and makes it last longer without fading or creasing. I’m using MAC Fix Setting Spray on my clients before makeup to refresh their skin and after makeup to set it on and I love it!

You can also try Urban Decay All Nighter Long Lasting Setting Spray  it promises to hold foundation, eyeshadow, blush, and concealer in place up to 16 hours in both hot and cold weather.

Photographer: Andres Hernandez Model: Simona MUA: Susana Betancourt


Enjoy the summer!!