Summer Beauty Trends 2018
Everything we need to know about summer beauty 2018.
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Every summer we love to look more beautiful, with a glowing and hydrated face and body. Golden and bronze shades, earthy tones and exotic scents are the musts of every summer. But, what about this summer’s beauty trends?
For this summer’s makeup, you must be brave and get lost in the magic and mystery of makeup art. Colors are bright, exotic with an ultra-touch texture. The unicorn trend is still going strong, with a wide range of holographic makeup products. Loud and waterproof eyeliners promise to give a bold and bright look, even at the beach.
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THE NATURAL GLOW
But, let’s not forget that the nude look is always in favor during the summertime – much like florals are for a spring wardrobe. Eyeshadows and lipsticks in such hues can offer a healthy, natural-looking bronzed glow for every skin tone. While talking about that glow, many beauty brands have created key face and body products this summer. Offering an iridescent, warm, eye-catching glow with hues of bronze, gold and rose gold, when applied to the skin.
Summertime prefers more sheer, and transparent scents. Colognes are back with a fresher spritz-weight for a lighter aroma and a longer lasting eau de parfum strength. Citrus based notes are a gentler and more elegant approach.
SUN PROTECTION
Of course, we should never forget to wear our sunscreen protection. Face and body sunscreen is always the big summer trend we should never neglect since it keeps us healthy and looking beautiful under the bright summer sun.
Protect Your Skin With These Five Sunscreens
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Summer is in full swing with high temperatures and strong rays of sunshine, so don't forget to apply and reapply sunscreen. Here are five of our favorites.
Warm weather means fun in the sun, vacations, sandy beaches, swimming pools, and outdoor adventures. It also means location shoots. While it is ok to have a little summer glow; getting sunburnt or having major tan lines is a big no-no. Keep in mind that projects shooting within the next three months will most likely be for fall and winter. Even if you are shooting bathing suits, and other skin revealing clothes, tan lines are a huge stress for retouchers around the world. While they can be covered digitally; the variation of skin tones will stand out to any client who is casting, fitting, or taking digitals of you, as well as during runway shows and other live events.
Apply sunscreen every day, on your body as well as your face. It is essential to protect yourself against damaging UV rays. Also, keep a hat and cover-up with you, especially if you have long shoot days outside. Caring for your skin is not only vital to your career but also your health. Excessive sun can increase age spots, wrinkles, and more importantly, skin cancer.
Hawaii is the first state to ban sunscreens containing oxybenzone and octinoxate due to the damage they cause to the marine life, coral reefs, and potentially humans. Albeit, this law will not take effect until 2021, but why not support their initiative now. Check out these five sunscreens that are natural, organic, and great for sensitive skin too!
Blue Lizard Australian Sunscreen SPF 30 Sensitive 8.75 fl oz $27.12 (www.walmart.com) Dermatologist-recommended, and without potentially irritating chemicals. It has effective UV protection, but it's also gentle on sensitive skin. Our favorite feature is that the sunscreen turns blue when exposed to harmful UV rays. The color will intensify, the stronger the UV's are.
Epicuren Active Sport Treat UVA + UVB Sunscreen 30+ 2.5 fl oz $35.50 (www.epicuren.com) A great one for those who are active, or are water babies. This Epicuren broad-spectrum sunscreen is water resistant (80 minutes). It includes moisturizers and antioxidants such as Vitamin E, Green Tea Extract, and Hawaiian Kukui Nut Oil. Although it has a thick consistency and will show up white on the skin, it will become transparent over time.
Hawaiian Sol Guard SPF 50 6 fl oz $14 (www.hawaiiansol.net) Hawaiian Sol, being Hawaii based, is focused on the protection of the ocean, as well as people. This product is marine and reef friendly, and biodegradable. The natural ingredients include Zinc Oxide and Cucumber extracts. Organic Aloe leaf and Kukui oil assist the skin’s ability to hydrate and cool itself. No Nano-technology is used to make this product.
Kabana Organic Skincare Green Screen Tinted Bronze SPF 31 4 fl oz $17.99 (www.kabanaskincare.com) This formula has all the benefits of a great SPF, but it is also tinted to blend with skin tones and is excellent for facial use. So you don't need to worry about looking too pale on your first day out of winter! Note that the Bronze color has a deeper tan skin tone which works for people who have a darker more yellow skin color. Additionally, it is soy-free, gluten-free, corn-free and vegan, fragrance-free & non-comedogenic. It is also eco-system approved!
Raw Elements Tinted Face Stick SPF 30 .6 oz $16.99 (www.rawelementsusa.com) An on-the-go solution for serious sun protection. It's water resistant and has great UV protection. But, it is also tinted and very easy to apply. It's biodegradable and reef safe, with biologically active antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and extracts. It never runs or stings eyes, so it's perfect for the face during long outdoor adventures. Just watch for the tint color, to make sure it will match your skin tone.
Disclaimer: Note that these are our own opinions, along with using the companies' research online. We do not claim to have a medical or scientific background.
