If you want to complement your stylish swimsuit with equally beautiful makeup, there's no reason to deny yourself. However, keep in mind a few simple rules to make your time at the beach as aesthetic and comfortable as possible.
Beach Makeup: for or against?
Summer is the perfect time for super light and fresh makeup with just a few products that won't melt in the heat or weigh down your look. Deciding whether to wear makeup to the beach is a matter of personal preference. On the one hand, vacation is a time to forget about everything, including cosmetics (let your skin relax too). On the other hand, why not enhance your beach look with cool makeup or take bright selfies and photos for social media against the backdrop of azure water and white sand? You might even head out for an evening date or dancing — and who could go without makeup for that?
4 main rules for vacation makeup
If you decide to head to the beach in a stylish beauty look, remember these simple rules to make your stay beautiful and comfortable. Here are the main ones:
1. Skip the foundation
To let your skin rest and make your beach makeup look natural, skip the foundation: no heavy textures, mask effect, or layered makeup. If you can’t go without some coverage, opt for a light BB cream or concealer for spot correction. Or try a sunscreen with a tinting and mattifying effect — two actions in one bottle.
2. Embrace waterproof formulas
To prevent your makeup from smudging and to maintain its durability throughout your beach day, choose waterproof products. This applies to all types of cosmetics: mascara, eyeliner, eyebrow pencil, lip pencil, lipstick, BB cream — everything should be water and heat resistant. Such products will withstand long sunbathing sessions, sea walks with dizzying winds, and even swimming.
3. Focus on the lips
The simplest and most convenient beach makeup option is to highlight your lips. Use a long-lasting matte lipstick, lip pencil, pigmented tint, nourishing oil, or caring gloss balm. Lip makeup, unlike eye makeup and foundation, is easy to touch up or refresh — just don’t forget to bring a compact mirror.
4. Don’t forget sunscreen
The most important item in your makeup bag should be sunscreen. To avoid sunburn, protect your skin from possible pigmentation and premature aging, it's essential to apply SPF products to your face and body. They contain special UVA/UVB filters that protect against harmful radiation and negative environmental factors. Nowadays, you can find sunscreens to suit any preference: waterproof, tinted, mattifying, anti-pigmentation, for oily, sensitive, and very dry skin.
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