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Summer lovin'
Easy, breezy is the mantra for the hot season, so keep your beauty routine beach-friendly by avoiding these top beauty blunders.
By Briony Smith
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3. An Oily Complexion
In the summer months, skin naturally produces more oil, so starting with an oil-free sunscreen, such as Hourglass Veil Fluid Makeup Oil Free SPF 15 or Dermalogica's Oil Free Matte SPF 20, for the face is a must. After that, add a primer to help "matte-ify" your skin (try CARGO blu_ray™ High Definition Mattifier). Then apply a light weight oil-free foundation like L'Oréal Paris' Bare Naturale Mineral Foundation. "To keep your foundation set, dust loose powder all over your face," says Lando, who likes Sephora Brand Matifying Compact Powder. A great trick to keep the oiliness at bay is to have blotting papers in your purse to absorb shine throughout the day. "This will also help in making your foundation last longer."
4. Tan Lines
"The only safe tan is a fake tan and make tan lines easy to avoid!" said Lando. But, if you must indulge in a little beach action, apply sunscreen all over your face and body evenly and reapply often. And, try to avoid wearing darker clothing as it attracts the sun and can exacerbate tan lines.
If you happen to end up with some lines anyway, L'Oréal Paris makeup artist Eddie Maleterre recommends using a self-tanner like L'Oréal Paris' Sublime Bronze Gradual, or a more subtle product like L'Oréal Paris' Sublime Glow, all over. "I would use a concealer or foundation on the face that is slightly darker than your usual shade. It will help blend in your tan lines so they're less noticeable."
6. Body Breakouts
Not only is summer sweatiness unsexy, but it can lead to some unsavory side effects such as body breakouts. The key to banishing these blemishes lies in a salicylic acid-packed bodywash - try Neutrogena's Body Clear Body Scrub. Then, you can follow up with a spray treatment like Acne Solutions Body Treatment Spray from Clinique.
7. Fading Haircolour
If you want to make that salon visit last, "keep your hair covered from the sun," recommends Anthony. But, if you must let your tresses blow free, use a colour-protecting shampoo and conditioner with UV protection built in: we dig Marc Anthony's Brilliant Colour products. Add a silicone-based serum like Marc Anthony's Moisture Gloss to give hair a moisture-rich protective layer.
Shopping guide
• Neutrogena Bodywash, L'Oreal Products and Marc Anthony Products can be found at Shoppers Drug Mart.
• All products by Adi Lando can be found at Sephora.
• Clinique Spray can be found at The Bay.
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Read more:
A touch of sun: Good or bad?
Hot head: Summer hair protection
Summer beauty: Change your makeup routine
Image courtesy of ImaxTree.com
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