While coming up with this gorgeous summer look, we were inspired by shades of the sun, sand and gleaming water. How do you create a timeless sun-kissed look and what will you need to achieve it?
Whether you spend your summers exclusively by the water or you only visit the beach occasionally, you can indulge in a striking bronze makeup look either way. The summer sun is very warm in colour, so shades of bronze, brown and peach stand out beautifully. So let’s meet nature halfway and take a closer look at how to create the perfect sun-kissed look.
Bronzers have every right to be viewed as summer essentials. A good bronzer can give your skin an irresistible hint of warmth. Don’t be afraid of applying a thin layer of cream bronzer to the contours of your face and then accentuating your cheekbones with a powder version. It’ll add a striking warmth to your complexion, making all the other warm tones stand out beautifully. An iconic one you can try is the NARS Laguna Bronzing Cream.
Not even the best bronzer alone could make your makeup look as flawless as when you pair it with a matching highlighter. Whether you reach for a liquid or powder version, stick to a warmer shade, such as a subtle bronze or champagne colour. The shimmer, resembling the glistening beads of sand below the surface of the ocean, will take your sun-kissed look to a whole new level. Personally, I can’t get enough of the Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess bronzer in the heat wave shade.
It’s often said that earthy tones look good on everyone. That’s only partially true, as we still look for undertones even when it comes to brown shades. But if we have a bit of a tan, we can usually pull off warmer colours. Bronze shades with red undertones bring out green eyes, while golden peachy tones go with blue eyes.
Those with brown eyes can pull off any colours they want. In the video, I played around with the MAC Cosmetics Connect In Colour Eye Shadow Palette 6 shades in the bronze influence shade, which offers a range of sunset-coloured combinations.
Don’t worry, I won’t give you yet another lecture on the importance of sun protection. This time it’s about lip product application. Whether we’re at the seaside or in the city, summer gives our lips a hard time. Try swapping your matt lipstick for something lighter and more nourishing. We love this year’s new Yves Saint Laurent Loveshine Lipstick! A nice dose of hydration, a juicy result and a divine scent.
The sun-kissed look comes in a thousand different forms. But you don’t have to make it unnecessarily complicated. Summer is all about recharging your batteries, so don’t spend long hours on doing your makeup. I promise that you’ll love this simple sun-kissed makeup look and you’ll be surprised by how easy it is.
Do you know what your take on the sun-kissed look will be?