NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 12: Yumi Lambert walks the runway at the Herve Leger by Max Azria Spring Summer 2016 during the New York Fashion Week on September 12, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)
Summer ‘16 beauty is all about appearing fierce yet understated. The goal is to possess that certain radiant je ne sais quoi as soon as you walk in the room. Here are a few stress-free ways to achieve this subtle but effective look!
Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Multi-Color Duo, $65
Light it up
A great way to fake a dewy glow is by highlighting or strobing, a makeup trend seen for several seasons now on runways such as Herve Leger and Isabel Marant. With dash of Urban Decay’s Naked Illuminated Shimmery Powder or Chanel’s Les Beiges Healthy Glow Sheer Powder onto your cheekbones, brow bone, Cupid’s bow, or any part of your face you’d like to highlight, you’ll have that desired radiant glow while defusing any unwanted oily effect.
Anastasia Duo Brow Powder, $23
Au Natural Inspired Makeup
Effortless Brows
These natural brows are here to stay! So ditch the brow pencil and opt for a light brown to dark brown brow powder such as Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Powder Duo to keep the brows bold yet effortless. Dust on a bit of the highlighter (as previously mentioned) under the brow-bone for added definition to those brows.
Guerlain Terracotts 2016, $53
Subtle Bronze
Instead of a heavily sculpted contour, try a subtle bronzer such as Guerlain Terracotta Original 2016 Bronzing Powder or Bobbi Brown Bronzer to complement your highlight. Just blend in a circular motion into the hollows of your cheek (directly under your highlighted cheekbones), and in seconds, you will look as though you just returned from a Acapulco vacay!
Coconut Glow
Coconut oil is a remedy for what seems like everything! Use it as an all-natural face and body moisturizer that will also leave a sexy, long- lasting glow that will last throughout the day. Nutiva Organic Coconut Oil happens to be one of our personal faves!
Charlotte Tilbury in Birkin Brown, $32
Deep Nude Lips
Want to glam it up for a night out? Add some boldness to your natural face and eye makeup with a brown (Everlasting Matte Lipstick by Kat Von D in “Exorcism”), deep tan (Matte Revolution by Charlotte Tilbury in “Birkin Brown”), or taupe (Desert Taupe Matte Liquid Lipstick by Aromi in “Desert Taupe”). Although we usually opt for the brighter hues for spring time, the deep neutrals are this season’s unexpected makeup statement!
– Amber Lynette Lyons
