The problem with makeup in the summer is that it tends to melt. Added heat and humidity can send you to a wilted, limp and messy look by the end of the day. Try using these simple tips and you will find they help keep makeup meltdown at bay and keep you fresher longer.

1. Use a natural silicone primer. Prime your face prior to putting your makeup on with a natural based primer.  It will keep your skin looking flawless for hours.
2. Use a finishing powder.  Heat and moisture cause excess oil on the surface of your skin.  A finishing powder creates a sheer matte finish and helps absorb excess oils on the surface of your skin.
3. Use eye shadow control creme and a silicone based eyeliner.   If you are having trouble with your eye color and liner fading throughout the day,  these  2 products  will create a smooth barrier for your eye shadow and liner to stay on all day.
4. Use mineral makeup. Just changing from a liquid foundation to a powder foundation helps during the summer months.  If you find your makeup looks dull, prime your face first with a natural silicone based primer.   A silicone-based primer will help your mineral makeup smooth onto the face flawlessly and keep your makeup looking fresh longer.
5. Use a hydrating mist.  After you have finished your makeup routine, spritz with a hydrating mist.  It will set the foundation and give you a beautiful dewey, fresh look.

Last but not least, don’t forget your lip color.  Summer is the time to freshen up your lip color and go a little lighter.  Try a pretty pink, something new and different but bold.  Always remember to highlight or focus on your lips or your eyes for a beautiful overall look.  You can check out all these products online at www.beautipage.com/imageassets

For now, as always “look good, feel great, and have fun doing it!”

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Posted by: Karen Hughes, Founder of Image Assets, an Image Consulting Firm serving the Alpharetta and Metro Atlanta areas. As a seasoned certified image consultant, Karen follows a simple philosophy: educate, empower, and enrich the lives of her clients. Her philosophy is enmeshed throughout her practice and can be observed in her workshops, clinics, and one-on-one consultations. Her energetic and interactive style makes her a sought-after training resource for organizations and individuals alike. Even the most difficult topics seem effortless for Karen as she tackles such challenges as professional etiquette, business dress personal image and body shape

Posted by Karen Hughes on June 25th, 2009 in Articles, BeautiControl, Beauty, Fashion Tips, Image, SkinCare