A Cool Mineral Makeup Look For The Summer

Summer is here even though it's been really cold and rainy in my neck of the woods.  But, regardless of what the weather is right now, it's going to get HOT.

The makeup trend for Spring/Summer 2009 is all about keeping your look soft and sweet.  A lot of pastels are used.  So, I thought I'd share with you a recent look I wore that landed me a lot of compliments from clients, friends and family.  Everyone wanted to know what I was wearing, so here goes...

 
*All mineral makeup by PRIIA Cosmetics

First, I wore a light application of Essential Cover Mineral Foundation in GOLDEN BEIGE 2 (my current color) mixed together with a sprinkling of Vacation In A Jar mineral bronzer which gave me a radiant, sun-kissed look.  Next, I applied a gentle sweep of CheekWhisperz Loose Mineral Blush in DUSTY ROSE along my cheek bones.  Then, I added a soft 'pop' of color in CheekWhisperz DELICATE PINK blush on the apples of my cheeks.

  
                Dusty Rose                   Delicate Pink              

For my eyes, I applied PEARL BERRY Mineral Satin Shadow all over the lids up to the brow bone.  In the crease and on the lid, I blended in JADED LADY Mineral Matte Shadow.  On top of that, I blended CHILLED GRAPES Mineral Satin Shadow into the crease and outter corners of my eyes.  I topped off this eye look with smudging into the lash line ROYAL PLUM Eyelinez eye liner.

 
Pearl Berry              Jaded Lady               Chilled Grapes          Royal Plum

I lined my lips with ROSY MAUVE Liplinez lip liner and then applied ABOUT2POUT Natural Lip Gloss in PINK GELATO.

 
 Rosy Mauve                  Pink Gelato

Voila!  An easy, yet soft and beautiful Summer makeup look that took me all of 5 to 7 minutes to complete.  Oh, and by the way, that's NOT me in the picture above.  But I guess you've already figured that one out.  I had forgotten to take a picture of myself wearing this look, so I sketched it out using the actual colors (sans foundation & bronzer).

QUESTION:  What kind of makeup look do YOU wear in the summer?  Do you tend to follow the trends or just stick with what you know?  Leave your comment below.  I'd love to hear from you!

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-The Mineral Makeup Coach

Comments

[Bionic Beauty]

Fantastic look! I love greens and purples together. I will definitely be trying this combination out.

As for my summer look, I tend to pair everything down. Since it's hot and humid down here and I sweat easily, if I wear a normal "face" everything just ends up being a mess when I wipe my face. So I wear something light like Minerals, or your Skin Complexion Enhancer or just some spot concealer. Then I do whatever I'd like with my eyes- for beach days, just waterproof mascara, maybe a little bronzer on my lids. For more drama or going out, colorful eyeshadows, or a smokey kohl eye liner. I guess I don't follow too many trends. Especially since I'm still wearing my black lipgloss and super dark nail polishes in the summer. :D

[PRIIA Cosmetics]

Hey Bionic! I KNOW this look will look beautiful on you!

Thanks for sharing your summer makeup looks. I don't wear a "full face" everyday either. I also like to pair it down during the warm weather but this look is super fun for going out on warm summer's evening. Have fun!

Cheers!
-The Mineral Makeup Coach