Summer Make-Up Solutions

We all know that life in the South is absolutely fabulous but there is one daily struggle that we all deal with- how to keep your make-up looking great during the hot and humid summer months.

I get asked if I have any tips over on The Rules pretty regularly and though I've answered it before, I have some really great products that I've started using and L.O.V.E. so obviously I wanted to share with y'all asap!!

**Key Words: Sweatproof & Waterproof
While nothing is ever really sweatproof or waterproof, these words are key when picking your products.**

My Favorite Summer Products

Summer Make-Up Must Haves by rulesforbelles featuring smashbox

 

1. Primers- I have used smashbox's Photo Finish Foundation Primer and Benefit's "That Gal" Brightening Face Primer. I prefer smashbox under my foundation and Benefit by itself.

2. Foundation- Since I prefer a more full-coverage, I really love Tarte's Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Full Coverage Foundation. It's one step up from Bare Minerals' coverage. For a lighter coverage (which is always the best way to go in the summertime!!!), Bare Minerals Original Foundation is great. The lightweight mineral powder feels like it's barely there but keeps you looking fresh all day!

3. Correcting Powder- I never go anywhere without e.l.f.'s Studio Tone Correcting Powder in my purse! This truly sheer powder is oil-absorbent and adds a nice matte finish. I use it for a light finish when I opt out of foundation and go for "That Gal" instead. Plus, it's amazing for any necessary touchups throughout the day. And at $3 a pop, you cannot beat it.

4. Finishing Powder- Thanks to Emily Maynard's blog, I was introduced to Ben Nye's Luxury Powder. Emily calls this "Shellac For Your Face" and she is SO right. Ben Nye is a stage make-up company, used by actors and performers around the world. They trust this light powder under the stage lights, while they dance and sweat around the stage so surely it will last while I dash around town! Plus, this has the advantage of matching your skin tone so you don't pull a Miley.

5. Blotting Paper- Nothing works 100% of the time so keeping these with you is always a good idea!

6. Mascara Topcoat- I don't love waterproof mascara but during the summer, it's pretty much a necessity. Luckily, I found the Bare Minerals Locked & Coated Lash Topcoat so I can still use my favorite mascara and just add this! Since it makes any mascara waterproof, I recommend this for weddings too!

7. Setting Spray- To seal it all in, nothing is more fabulous than Urban Decay's De-Slick Oil Control Make Up Setting Spray. It not only absorbs oil but also adds a matte finish to reflect light and keep you from looking shiny.

So this isn't everything in my make-up bag but these are absolutely what I recommend for y'all to look your best even when it's 97 degrees and 85% humidity...

Stay Southern y'all and enjoy!
Caroline. xx.

PS- Do you have any products that you love that I left off this list? Let me know on Twitter!