Makeup Trends For Summer 2023.

It is almost summer, or at least here in Alaska, the temperatures are warming up, the snow has finally melted, and we see summer is coming our way.  Let's take a look at the make up trends for summer of 2023. This summer, we are looking at a really softer overall look with some bright patches of color.

Begin with a soft matte finish for your foundation.  You want one that is both breathable and humidity proof so it doesn't drip in hot weather.  Look at using a matte type primer paired with your dewy skin products to create a soft shine with a wonderful finish.

Go for a cherry red lipstick for that pop of color. Look at a bright red or coral lipstick to pop and pair it with a gloss finish to achieve the juicy look.  So your eyes don't get lost, apply a nice dark volumizing mascara so they look fluffy and long. If you turn the mascara brush vertically, it adds more pigment, and gives a baddie lash look, along the lines of the grunge look.

Aim for the bronzed skin look but don't worry about trying to tan out in the sun. Rely on a creme bronzing stick and blend, blend, blend it. Apply it across the high points of the face, mix it with moisturizer, or use it over the body so you get the right look safely.  Then think about using metallic colors on the eyes like metallic orange or blue. Don't go overboard by trying to use multiple colors at once, rely instead on choosing one shade and applying lots of mascara. If you aren't sure about using metallic colors, look to using icy shades 

In addition, the bold lip liner is back to go with the bright red lipstick. Think about a brown liner but use an eyeliner rather than an actual lip liner because the eyeliners last longer. Don't forget to go for the glowly complexion since it's summer.  Don't try to control the humidity and shine, otherwise you might go with powder and use way to much.  Revel in the glow. 

Don't be afraid to combine products like foundations that are light and leave you with a beautiful glow skin.  You want to look healthy and adding a bit of glow As far as blush, bronzers, etc look at cremes since you can blend them in and smooth them over your face more easily and it is easier to blend so it doesn't end up gathering in any wrinkles or lines. In addition, creams and gels tend to sink into the skin rather than sitting on the skin. When the humid increases, gels and creams do not cake up, the way powder does.  

So have fun this summer with the colors.  Let me know what you think, I'd love to hear from you.  Have a great day.