Every woman wants to look great and makeup is an essential part of our worlds. Many times, we get stuck in ruts and use the same makeup colors and techniques.

It is true that makeup is very seasonal and there are fashion trends in makeup as there are with clothes. Certain looks are more fashionable in the winter than the summer and the same goes for fall and spring. Sometimes it is fun to try new things and summer is a great place to start.

Summer is a season of sun-kissed skin and a healthy glow. You want to look fabulous? Your goal is a fresh, no-makeup appearance, a healthy and natural look with just a splash of vibrant and bold color.

Makeup Tips for Summer:

Skin/Face
Make your skin seem flawless, smooth, and absolutely perfect. Use a smart foundation; make sure to buy a tinted moisturizer with SPF protection. Try to keep it as minimal as possible. You want to blend outward from your nose for a continuous finish. These moisturizers are great for any skin type and provide enough coverage for the average woman.

Eyes
Make your eyes sparkle; make them speak volumes with a stroke of a brush. Be daring with bright blues, mesmerizing greens, sassy purples or playful teals. Try to use a single shade to avoid a color catastrophe.

If those shades are too over-the-top, try a bright colored eyeliner in addition to your normal eye shadow. You don't need to rely on black for the smoky eyes, anymore! You still get the WOW without the extra POW.

Cheeks
High cheek bones create that svelte facial contour that every woman wants. So why not highlight them with sheer pinks, soft roses, subtle peaches and delicate apricots. These are the best shades for a natural, active look. Apply them at the temple, in an upwards motion into the hairline; this sweeping application gives you a youthful appearance.

Lips
Many poets throughout history have praised lips; their shape, their color, their feel, so let's continue the trend. The season's hottest lip color is ruby red, the classic sexy and the always current. If the red is too dramatic, then go glossy, a slight, dewy shine works best.

And Remember These…
1. Metallic eyeshadows are still hot, use silver, gold, bronze, and mauve.

2. Use easy to apply-at-home eyelash (falsies) strips to augment your eyes.

3. Use fashionable nail color, vibrant pinks and super chic purples are going to be this season's artistic explosion of neon.

Just follow some of the tips mentioned above and you should be right-on-track for looking gorgeous and ready-to-go.

Learn more about applying makeup like the pros with lots of Video Makeup Guides from senior MAC artists that show step-by-step guides for eyes, skin, cheeks and more. Shop MAC makeup and fragrance at the discount MAC makeup shop at: MAC Makeup.

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