Makeup Tips to Get a Sun-Kissed Glow

Correctly applied makeup can radiate warmth and sunshine.

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Skin that appears to be sun-kissed is often radiant, glowing and healthy. Achieving this look with skillfully applied makeup is an inexpensive way to get the look without damaging your skin with harmful UVA and UVB rays. Giving yourself an instant makeup makeover with a golden sheen can give you confidence and a spring in your step, even if you have not set foot on a beach. Whether you choose to use cream, powder or shimmery makeup, a natural dewy, summery look can be yours.

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In order to have a smooth palette to work with, evening out your skin tone with foundation is essential. Use a makeup sponge to apply a light amount of your regular foundation, being careful to blend at the jaw line, temples and forehead. You may also choose to use a foundation that has a hint of gold sparkle to warm up your face and provide some iridescent shimmer in one easy step.

Bronzer

Artfully applied bronzer will make you appear to have glowing skin. If you are judicious with your bronzer application, you skin will look richer without the dreaded orange-tinted skin tone. To achieve a flawless bronzed look, apply bronzer in two arcs on either side of your face. Brush one arc of bronzer from your chin to just below your cheekbone, with the apex of the ark brushing your ear. The second arc should sweep from the cheekbone, around the outer corner of the eye and up to the forehead.

Highlighting

Applying a loose, iridescent highlighter powder is nearly foolproof because it will enhance your skin tone without worrying about blending a colored foundation. Simply sweep highlighter below the brow bone, around the outer corner of the eye, and apply a minimal amount to the forehead, nose and chin. If you apply too much in the forehead, nose and chin areas, you run the risk of looking too shimmery and therefore less natural.

Blush

Blush can be so much more than just a way to highlight your cheeks. It can also serve as a way to alter your skin tone and make it warmer and richer. Choose a blush that has a mauve or golden honey tone, and sweep it onto your cheekbones. Cream blushes work best, but a liquid blush also is acceptable. Be wary of liquid blush. If it is allowed to sit for a long period before blending, it may appear spotty and uneven. Cream blush also can be blended around the upper forehead and temples to give you a sun-kissed glow that appears to come from within.

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