How to Master the Poolside Makeup Look for Your Next Holiday

Whilst you’re on holiday, it is nice to let your face breathe during the day and receive the benefits of vitamin D for your skin. However, there may be days when you want to put a little bit of makeup on. This article will guide you through the steps to put together a minimal makeup look whilst having the holiday glow. 

Face base 

First things first, you’re on holiday, so it is important to protect your skin with SPF. The easiest way to do this is to use a tinted moisturiser which has SPF in. Tinted moisturiser is the perfect base for the holiday, whilst the formula is lightweight, it still evens out your skin tone. There are waterproof tinted moisturisers you can get which are perfect for creating a long-lasting look. No matter how careful you are, there is always someone who thinks it's funny to splash your face. Waterproof formulas also tend to be sweatproof, ideally for holiday locations that are particularly hot or humid. 

Eyes 

If you have had your eyelashes done before going away, whether that be lash extensions or a lash lift, you may want to skip this step. However, there are a couple of things you can do to help the holiday glow, such as wearing eyeliner on the inner eye if you have light eyes, helping them stand out as the sun glows off the face. If you haven’t had your lashes done, a quick, easy step is putting on a few thin layers of mascara. Similarly to the skin tint, be sure to use a waterproof formula to prevent your mascara from running down your face…we have all been there. 

Concealer 

Concealer is a key product to have in your makeup bag for minimal looks, as it is great for brightening areas as well as covering up any blemishes you may have. The concealer used to brighten your under-eye should be slightly lighter than your skin. However, the concealer used to cover blemishes should be almost an identical match to your base, because if you use the same one as under your eye, you may highlight your blemishes rather than cover. 

Colour 

Now you have your even base, it is time to add some depth and warmth back into your look. The main product you will want to use for this is cream bronzer, which is perfect for creating a bronzed look for holiday. Cream bronzer is really easy to apply as the cream-based formulas blend really well. To create the bronzed look, you want to apply it anywhere the sun tends to hit the face first, such as your cheeks, nose and forehead. It is a personal preference, but you can also apply cream blusher to add more colour to your face. A darker blush works well to complement the bronzed look.

Conclusion 

Creating a makeup look for the day on holiday can be quite difficult as you face barriers such as the pool and heat, which can easily take your makeup off. The main point is to use waterproof formulas and products that blend well into your skin. You can finish off your makeup by spraying a layer of setting spray to help your makeup last longer.