FACE
1. Sunscreen is the most important summer essential but opt for something lightweight and radiant so you feel like you’re wearing nothing at all.
HOURGLASS, Veil Mineral Primer, $105, mecca.com.au
2. The key to a flawless face is always starting with a clean slate. Apply a primer and let it sit for 5 minutes before applying your foundation. It will act as a canvas for your makeup to adhere to.
3. Skip your creamy foundation and opt for a semi-matte mineral powder on for a look that’s just like your own skin, only better, to give your face radiance that won’t disappear by mid-morning.
JANE IREDALE, Purepressed Base Mineral Foundation, $72, janeiredale.com
EYES
ASPECT, Hydra Shield SPF 15, $77, aspectskin.com.au
1. Instead of struggling with panda eyes all summer long, reach for a water-resistant mascara that is resistant to sweat and humidity – all well-known enemies of a perfectly applied coat, and simply washes off easily with warm water.
2. For colour, opt for a crease- resistant cream shadow stick that can be built up for intensity and layered under eye shadow for a more dramatic look.
3. For pesky under eye circles, try a waterproof concealer that will stay put on even the most steamy summer days.
ESTEE LAUDER, Sumptuous Extreme Waterproof, $50, esteelauder.com.au LANCOME, Effacernes Long-Lasting Undereye Concealer, $60, mecca.com.au
NARS, Velvet Shadow Stick, $41, mecca.com.au