Tips on Melt Proof Makeup

Hello again lady's & gent's i know in other places summer is just starting but here in South Florida  we have been enduring the heat for months . Being a person with oily skin my makeup never seems to last . I'm lucky if  i make  it to lunch with foundation still on my face . So i thought why not put together a list of things that have worked for me and will maybe work for you .

- Prep your self

If you have oily skin or combination i have found that during the day skipping your moisturizer and using a good primer is key . I have tried all sorts of day time moisturizer's thinking that i HAD to use it and just had not found THE ONE . Think about it tho , we spend our time trying to cut down on the oil and moister to help the foundation/concealer stick around all day . Well adding more isn't going to help . If you use a good night time moisturizer i have found that my skin feels great all day . Now primer will lock in that feeling of refreshing thrice quenched skin yet give your foundation/concealer something to hold on to thought out the day .

-Whats your coverage ?

Skin is prepped and ready to go , what are my coverage options ?  Powder foundation , Matte foundation , Concealer on the trouble spots??? 

Really any of these will do . It all depends on your skin what you want to cover . Key points to keep in mind you want a something that will be able to handle long hours , high tempter and is transfer resistant . If you work out doors you may even want to go water proof. If you are going with a liquid keep in mind its day time work hours unless your job requires you look picture perfect , light applications . Lets not for get there is always concealer for those trouble spots . 

-Multipurpose makeup 

An easy way to avoid that dreaded overdone look is to you use a multipurpose product . Make that blush tint double as a lip stain , bronzer warm up those brow bones . This way its less you carry with you for touch ups and less to worry about . 

-Blot don't wipe 

 

Every one should carry blotting sheets with them . If you ran out or cant find them just keep the motion in mind . We want to dry up the shine and leave the make up , so don't wipe it away . Make sure you do this instead or before your powder your T-zone to avoid caked on make up . 

Hope you find this helpful . Thanks again for reading and i love the feedback so be sure to leave comments on what works for you , i am always looking for new tips and tricks to learn. 

Thanks 

Melissa 

MAC's Surf Baby Collection for Summer 2011!

 Mac's Surf Baby Collection for Summer 2011! 

Sea salt taste in the air the smell of light coconut and tropical fruit splash . Warm sun kisses on your skin as you pack the car for a day of surf and fun.

This is what i would think of while using this years summer collection from mac.

Blush ($18.50 U.S. / $21.50 CDN)

My Paradise Coral orange with champagne gold flower

Crushed Metallic Pigment Stacks

Summer Stash- Pale pink, gray pink, purple, taupe

Surf the Ocean -Silver, aqua, gold, navy blue

Eyeshadow ($14.50 U.S. / $17.50 CDN)

Saffron Coral

Short Shorts White champagne

Sun Blonde Yellow with gold pearl

Surf U.S.A. Aqua with teal pearl

Swell Baby Medium gray

Lipstick ($14.50 U.S. / $17.50 CDN)

Bust Out! Soft violet

Hibiscus Bright coral

Mocha

Naturally Eccentric Nude

Lipglass ($14.50 U.S. / $17.50 CDN)

Girl on Board Sheer gold

Good Lovin’ Peach pink

Krazy Kahuna Medium brown

Strange Potion Pink coral

Eye Liner ($14.50 U.S. / $17.50 CDN)

Blue Noon Teal

Gilded White Shimmering off-white

Nail Lacquer ($13.50 U.S. / $17.00 CDN)

Hangin’ Loose Beige

Ocean Dip Aqua teal

What do you guys think hit or miss????

 

Thank you for taking a look and be sure to check back frequently for more updates and post .

Melissa

**All information is approximate please direct your self to http://www.maccosmetics.com/ for official information .