By now people are jumping into the winter scene, recommending how to take care of your skin during the colder months. Products that work on your skin during the summer months mightn’t work during the dry months. In fact, many make-up artists recommend you switch up your foundation when the seasons change. While I agree to it somewhat, I don’t agree that you should go from completely dewy and sun kissed during summer, to a flat matte face for winter. With the dry skin I have, matte doesn’t look good on me and I always prefer to have glowy skin year round.
Here’s the thing. You’ve searched high and low for your holy grail foundation, only for the seasons to change and make up artists are telling us we should switch out our foundation for the summer/winter months! What to do? Rather than go out and buy another foundation in a darker/lighter colour, I have a solution! If you are going into summer and your foundation is too dark: apply a gel bronzer to your foundation: instantly warmed up. If your foundation is too dark, I suggest adding moisturizer to it: creating a lighter shade suitable for your winter skin.
You guys know I have to be reppin’ Canada at any moment possible. Leave a comment if you guys have the exact same pair of mittens, from The Bay! Here are some ways I keep my sun kissed skin for a winter glow.
1. Exfoliate. 2. Self-tan. 3. Apply serum. 4. Moisturize. 5. Apply foundation.
6. Dab concealer where necessary. 7. Add warmth to the skin with bronzer.
8. Apply highlighter. 9. Make your eyelashes flirty with mascara. 10. Add lipgloss.
While you should exfoliate your skin regularly to get rid of dead skin cells, it’s important to also do it when the air is dry and cold in order for your foundation to sit nicely on the skin. To prevent your foundation from looking cakey on your kin, try mixing it with a bit of moisturizer.
Swap out your lightweight summer moisturizer for a thicker one during the winter. I amp it up and use philosophy no reason to hide serum, and a thick moisturizer to really penetrate into the skin to achieve a youthful glow for that, I reach for philosophy back to nurture. I have been using philosophy products since 2011, I know it works so I don’t fuss with my skincare routine one bit.
To make that glow last throughout the day I like to have my cheekbones catch the light. I dab illuminating powder from bareMinerals on the upper corners of the cheekbones, and sometimes if I’m getting really glammed up, I put it on my brow bones, and the inner corners of my eyes. Go for gold undertones if you have warm skin, and silvery pinks if you’re fair. Though, there really are no rules when it comes to applying make up.
 
Here’s what touch up to glow looks like on my cheek bones. I’m thinking it looks pretty decent, right? My skin definitely has a bit of a sun-kissed glow to it, but it’s not over the top. I’m definitely going to be sporting this makeup look tomorrow when I go to a fun blogging event in San Francisco. I’ll tell you all about it on Thursday though!
Most importantly: remember to hydrate! Your skin will suck up all that H20.
If you’re into wearing make up and don’t mind an extra step, use a primer before foundation as it creates a barrier for any dry spots you may have on your face. Foundation can often accentuate dry patches and if you want to look extra flawless, use a primer. I haven’t used many, and I have tried a sample of Benefit Porefessional, which I enjoyed.
Philosophy and bareMinerals products were sent for review.
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Looks good! I never use highlighter, but I just got some so I may need to try your tricks. Have a great week! Oh and which fun blogging event are you attending? :)
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@Ashley @ A Lady Goes West: I’m going to the Chex thing, how about you?
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@Nancy: Nope! Didn’t know about that one. Let me know how it goes:)
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That is such beautiful makeup! When it gets wintertime, I end up becoming more pale since I’m spending more time inside. This might help me look more refreshed!
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What an awesome post. To be honest I just use powder and blush. Never used heavy makeup but want to try it now and then. Can you perhaps do a makeup tutorial showing all the steps and some tricks?
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@Shaney Vijendranath: That’s a great idea! To be honest, this isn’t an every day type of look for me. I usually stick to foundation, concealer and bronzer for my face. This is a little added boost for on occasion (for me). :)
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I have always heard good things about Bare Minerals. It sounds like a great brand.
I’ve never tried Bare Minerals products before but I’d love to. Your skin does look glowing and so healthy with this product, you look great! :)
Great little tips and tricks for bringing in that “natural radiant glow”. And also great that you mentioned drinking water, that is so important as well.
Awesome products and how I’d love to have that sunkissed glow year round. I love that bare minerals cheek powder.
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I love bare minerals! Their products really work well!
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Oh my gosh that is beautiful! Adding to my wish list
I love Bare Minerals! I was skeptical at first but when I actually tried it and continued to use it. I fell in love. Always got compliments on how natural the make up looks. I will not stray from them. Ever.
I want that kind of glow and I have been looking for the perfect product to achieve that! Thanks for sharing!
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Your skin looks flawless with Bare Minerals. I really love the review and will get my perfect match for that sun kissed glow year round.
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I’m always confused which comes first. Thanks for the tips, now I know!
@Elizabeth O.: Glad I could help!
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I’ve never tried to get the sunkissed look, but I really like it. I’m always a little too fair for my liking.
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It looks so good and you also look so stunning!
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@Our Family World: Wow, huge compliment – thank you so much!
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I’ve heard a lot about Philosophy and BareMinerals products. I definitely need something that will warm my face up during the winter months.
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i use toofaced primer and i like it. :) i actually had no idea why you’re supposed to use it.. i just did because i was told to at one point.. so thanks for that! haha you look great in your last photo! :)
I love that sun-kissed glow! It looks good on ya! I’m super pasty white right now so I really need this!
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I have always loved their products. They last a long time too!
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Awesome sunkissed glow, it look so good on you!
I think it looks great. I have been compared to Elmer’s Glue in the winter, so surely I could benefit from a sunkissed look. ;)
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You are so pretty! Love that glow look on you! I need to check out this product!
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You look amazing. Your skin looks very bright and has a healthy glow to it.
Your skin looks amazing. I’m not gifted when it comes to cosmetics. Thank God for youtube video tutorials.
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You look gorgeous! I know primers, are a must. Without them, your makeup will sit in your pores, create false wrinkles, while leaving a dull appearance…period! On the other hand when you do use a primer, you’ll find that your foundation will have a much smoother finish, while minimizing the appearance of pores and fine lines… Everyone should be using them with makeup
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