Make-up Trends For Summer 2011

As the summer approaches and heat is on, you ask yourself, "can I still wear make-up in this hot temperature?" Well the answer is YES YOU CAN. Being a professional make-up artist and living in a country where its always hot i can give you the best tips tips and tricks to pull of a flawless look with absolutely no  troubles

The first MOST important thing you should consider when wearing make-up in the summer is to wear a foundation with SPF. If you rather not to wear foundation, you can wear a tinted moisturizer also with SPF. These will protect your skin from sun damage

Here are some of this summer's hot make-up trends:

Here are a few products to help you pull of the above looks

This is great for people with oily skin who wants moisture. This will give a light sheer even natural look and protect your skin at the same time. Its a perfect alternative to foundation.

If you want a bit more coverage with protection from the sun, then this natural finish long lasting foundation from Bobbie Brown will definitely do just that.

For the natural look you can use this beam eyeshadow trio from Smash Box. Apply the peach shadow on the entire eyelids from the upper lash line to the brow bone, the brown in the crease starting from the outer corner blending it inwards and also on the lower lash line. Finally, apply the pale gold under the brow on the the brow bone to highlight your brows.

For a look that stands out apply bright colors such as green, pink, orange or blue to give you that vibrant look. You can apply these to the upper eyelid only, upper eyelid to crease or on both the upper and lower eyelid. Appy your eyeliner or mascara to top of the look.

This Cover Girl Oulast Lipstain will give you a beautiful look and lightweight feel that stays on for hours. Line your lips with nude lip liner the apply lipstain.

Bring out those cheeks with this Guerain Blush G Palette. Dot a small amount onto the apple of your cheeks and then blend color well towards your temples.

Top off with this Mac Prep+Prime Transparent Finishing Powder to set your make-up.

And finally, if your wondering if your make-up will last throughout the hot day then it can by using Model In A Bottle to hold your make-up in place. Hold it a few inches away from your face, close your eyes and spray. Wait for about 30 seconds and then open your eyes. You wont have to worry about any touch ups.