Summer Makeup Tips!
Featuring Celebrity Makeup Artist Philip Luque

Q: How do I get an easy, natural sun-kissed glow? What products and shades are perfect for the summer months?

A: Summer is here and so are the looks of beautiful, bronzed skin. Youngblood doesn’t disappoint when it comes to making you look fabulous in the summer months.

When it comes to foundation, a lot of women want to reach for darker shades to give them a sun-kissed look. I am not a big fan of this since it can look unnatural if not done properly. Reach for a foundation that matches your skin and reach for a bronzer to give you a tan look. It looks more beautiful and will give more pop to the complexion. For a bronzer, reach for Mineral Radiance in Sundance (for those of you who like a little shimmer) or Sunshine (if you prefer a more matte look). Using a Super Powder or Large Kabuki Brush gently brush onto the hairline, top of cheeks, top of nose, and down onto the jaw line - anywhere the sun would naturally hit you after you do your foundation.

For a more contoured look, follow the same steps but instead of on top of the cheekbones go under them to give you a more lifted look. One place we usually forget to add bronzer is the area underneath the chin. This little area never sees the sunlight like the rest of our body so it might look a little white compared to the tanned look of the face and body. If that’s the case it can look fuller since light brings out and dark recedes, so use a bit of bronzer on this area to push it back in and give you a more uniform look.