During hot summer months, if you can avoid using a foundation, do so, but if t one step of your beauty regime that you feel naked without, make sure you use a foundation that is oil free that has a matte finish. Try instead of using your foundation as normal, to just use a bit of concealer in troubled spots and a light powder. Keep the blush to a minimum. Summer time is a great time to break out the powdered bronzer. It gives your skin a natural sun kissed look keeping with the summer theme.

Skip the Kohl eyeliners in the hot summer months and if you use shadows, keep them light or use a good eyeshadow primer. Shadows have a tendency to crease and run, and liners run and smudge easily with the extra oil the heat helps your skin to produce. The last thing you want to have to worry about while you are out having fun in the sun is raccoon eyes. Milani has a AWESOME line of liquid liners...Infinite Liner. Give your eyelashes a curl with a lash curler and just hit the tips of your lashes with a waterproof mascara to give definition. Summer lips just need a kiss of shine, however protect them first with a SPF balm or lip glaze before applying any gloss. Summer should be light and fun, not burdened down by a heavy makeup or a long drawn out routine. The sun is waiting for you but it won’t wait forever. It's August, and usually the hottest, and last summer month of the year...Don’t waste a minute of it!