Golden hour glow make-up hack

Tips and tricks to achieve that pretty, soft glam look all summer long.

Heavy, full-coverage foundation is great when you’re looking for a matte or totally glam look. However, this may feel overwhelming for your skin during warmer months. Summer is the season of the “fresh glow” and lightweight BB creams (blemish balms) or serum foundations – which add a natural sheen to your skin – work well with the heat, giving you coverage while still allowing your skin to breathe.

Here are some tips to help you rock the soft glam look effortlessly this summer.

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PROTECT YOUR SKIN WITH SPF

Taking a “less is more” approach is best in summer, as adding multiple layers of product to your skin may cause pilling or a “cakey” effect. This leaves your complexion looking dry and dull and emphasises texture.

So, first things first – keep your skin protected from sun damage by applying SPF. You can opt to use a hydrating moisturiser and a separate broad-spectrum sunscreen (with SPF30 or higher), or an all-in-one moisturiser containing SPF. Your skin will thank you when you’re older as SPF is one of the key anti-ageing products.

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FEED YOUR SKIN

One of the easiest ways to achieve a natural glow is by nourishing your skin:

• Drink at least 2 litres of water per day. This will keep your skin hydrated and assist in maintaining its elasticity.
• Eat a healthy portion of fruit and vegetables daily. They contain useful antioxidants that will protect your skin from damage, and can help improve skin tone and aid in producing more collagen.

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KEEP THE EYE MAKE-UP SIMPLE

While brushing some brow gel through your brows may give them a lovely, laminated look, achieving gorgeous eyeshadow looks is what most people find intimidating. Just remember that bronzy, nude shades will compliment all skin tones and are staples for adding shine to the eyes.

This is where metallic cream shadows come in handy. They are long-wearing, user-friendly and crease-free, which means you can simply sweep them across your eyelids using a finger or brush. And you won’t have to worry about touching up patchy eye make-up throughout the day.

The JBG Cream Eyeshadow is perfect for this and retails at R39.99.

A SIDE-NOTE BEAUTY TIP

When it comes to cream eyeshadows, it’s a good idea to use a thin layer of eye primer to hold everything in place for longer. You will also need to work quickly, one eye at a time, as they tend to dry within seconds.

You could also apply some highlighting powder to the high points of your cheeks for some extra shine. But opt for a “wet look” highlighter instead of a chromatic, heavily metallic one (it’ll leave a shiny stripe on your cheek instead of simply adding some glow!).

JBG products are available at selected Jet stores, click here for a full list.

Now… Go on and glow girl!