The arrival of spring means it’s time to resetyour beauty routine to accommodate the bright, sunny styles of the season. Mayand June tend to be brimming with special occasions like weddings, proms and graduationswhen we want to look our best. Whether you’re in your 20s, 40s, 60s or beyond, Jmore beauty expert Ariel Lewis has tipsfor lovelies at every stage of life.
For the Younger Set:
No-fail foundation
Oily skin and acne aren’t just for teenagers. In fact, countless women face these beauty challenges well into their twenties. Full coverage foundations can help to hide acne, but finding a brand that doesn’t look cakey and unnatural isn’t easy. Fortunately, Tarte’s Amazonian Clay Full Coverage Foundation can work miracles. This oil-free, vegan and matte foundation is perfect for balancing out skin discoloration and providing a flawless finish. Additionally, this product has a 12-hour life span for all day coverage.
Heavenly Highlighter
Universally flattering on young skin, highlightersmake you look like you’re glowing from the inside out. One of our favorites isthe 3D Highlighter Palette by Huda that includes Melted Strobe, apearlescent creamy formula that creates a flawless base and three otherhighlighter shades to add dimension and a healthy glow.
Eye Popping
For a precise and long-lasting eyeliner, checkout Tarte’s Sex Kitten Liquid Liner. Smudge and waterproof, it’s infused withcastor oil to treat and moisturize the skin around the lash line. For specialoccasion lashes, try Lilly Lashes Miami! First made popular by Kylie Jenner onInstagram, the wispy set of falsies is perfect for any eye shape and adds jaw-droppinglength, volume and dimension.
For Women over 40
Weightless Basis
During the spring and summer months, avoid heavyfoundations and skin products with lots of shimmer. Though shimmer can befestive, it also makes signs of aging more obvious. Tinted BB or CC creams orfoundations with cream bases are all good choices. Almay’s Smart ShadeAnti-Aging foundation adjusts to your skin tone and smooths over fine lines andvisible pores to give you a flawless complexion.
Bronze and beautiful
Bobbi Brown’s Matte Bronzing Powder contains amica-free formula that looks soft and natural on the skin. For fairercomplexions, sample Benefit’s Hoola Matte Bronzer. It provides a healthysun-kissed glow. Apply either bronzer to the forehead, cheekbones, and chin toslim your face and illuminate your best features.
Eye Statement
Minimize the look of fine lines, crow’s feetand dryness, by choosing black eyeliner in gel or liquid form. Open the eyes bydrawing small wings at the corners of the eyes and tracing the eye’s lower lashesat the waterlines. London’s Fierce Flicks Precision Tip Liquid Liner is idealbecause of its buttery consistency and long-wearing properties. Bobbi Brown’sLong-Wear Gel Liner is another superior option.
Ariel Lewis is the owner of Airbrush Makeup by Ariel and the Alist. For information, visit ariellewis.com or alist.team.
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