Summer vacation time is here and so are your plans to go to the beach with your family and friends. This is the best time you enjoy with your loved ones under the open sky, showing your best vacation outfits, favorite sunglasses and getting pictures clicked by the water.
You put your best effort into perfecting your makeup look before heading into the water. The skin looks flawless, sun-kissed glowing blush, mascara keeping up your confidence and lashes high. The moment you step out, you deal with heat, humidity, sweat and then you take a dip in the saltwater and suddenly your makeup is no longer looking as fresh as it did when you left your room.
The secret to a great beach makeup isn't wearing more makeup but it's wearing the right makeup. The formulas which feel light, waterproof and if they come with SPF then it's a plus point. In this blog, let's discuss the best waterproof products and a makeup routine that truly stands up to sun. sweat and long hours under the sun.
The Beach Makeup Rules Everyone Should Follow
Before you dive into the water with your makeup on, there are a few beach rules you should follow because even your most expensive makeup products won't stay if not applied properly.
1. Take Care of Your Skin First
Your makeup will only look good if your skin is fully hydrated and balanced. Hydrated skin helps makeup blend better and look fresh throughout the day. Never skip skincare and sunscreen because you will be out in the sun and sunburn is real.
2. Lightweight Makeup Only
At the beach, less truly always more. Heavy foundation might look flawless in an air-conditioned room, but under direct sunlight it can quickly start fading with sweat.
3. Cream Products Are Your Best Friend
Powder products can make pattern on your face when mixed with sweat and humidity. Cream blushes, bronzers and highlighters melt beautifully and stick to the skin for long hours without going anywhere.
4. Waterproof Does Not Always Mean Bulletproof
Even waterproof products need proper application methods. You can use setting sprays, proper layering and strategic application of makeup products.
Waterproof Beach Makeup Look That Lasts All Day
Let's create a step-by-step beach-ready makeup look using Colors Queen waterproof makeup products that are made to survive sun, sweat and sea?
Step 1: Prepare Your Skin and Protect with SPF
Before your dive in the water, make sure to protect your skin from the harsh saltwater. Use a lightweight moisturizer which gets quickly absorbed in your skin. After this, apply sunscreen generously with SPF above 50 and good PA value. As you will be out in the sun for too long, sunscreen protects your face from harmful UV rays and sunburn.
Step 2: Prime and Protect Your Base
Primer creates an even makeup base and fills in any open pores and fine lines. Use Grip Primer to prime your face, this creates a tacky surface so makeup sticks and blends well even when you go down in the water. To create a natural base, skip heavy layers of foundation and use Colors Queen Red Cushion Foundation, this foundation does not add any heavy layers because of its water-like formula. This waterproof foundation stays on for long hours without fading or smudging. Instead of covering every inch of your skin, focus on evening out the complexion while letting your natural beauty show through.
Step 3: Bring Back Warmth With Cream Bronzer & Blush
Nothing completes your beach goddess look other than sun-kissed cheeks. A cream bronzer adds warmth to your complexion and cream blush adds the soft pink glow on your face, when the sun shines on your face, you will look like an absolute goddess. The best part about creamy formulas is they blend well and move with your skin instead of just sitting on top.
Step 4: Make Your Eyes Talk But With Less Makeup
If there is one place where waterproof formulas are absolutely essential, it's the eyes. One dip in the water and you should not come out looking like a demon from a horror movie. For lashes, use Colors Queen Curl Lift Pro Mascara, the formula is absolutely waterproof and does not easily transfer even in contact with water.
Step 5: Choose Lips That Can Keep Up
Beach days involve a lot of snacks, iced coffees, cocktails and endless chit-chat with your girlies. Your lipstick should be able to survive all of it. You can go for Colors Queen Lip Luminizer Gloss, which delivers explosive shine with shimmer and adds the right amount of color. Gloss keeps your lips hydrated for long hours and keeps them looking fresh and glowy. If you are not a gloss person, you can also try the Colors Queen Color Stay Non-Transfer Lipstick, this is a matte lipstick which is available in nudes and bolds. The color and the hydration will stay for up to 18 hours without smudging or fading.
Step 6: Lock Everything In
Do not waste your time powdering or locking your makeup in with loose powder. Think of waterproof makeup setting spray as your makeup's insurance policy. Use it between your layers and it helps merge all the layers together while increasing wear time in heat and humidity.
And you're officially beach-ready.
Getting ready for beach and some water should not be a difficult task. Less makeup is always preferred when you are going in the water because the focus should be on evening out the skin complexion and not putting on many layers. With Colors Queen waterproof makeup products, you can be ready in 10 mins with your beach makeup essentials in no time. So get ready to splash some water and enjoy the time of your lives with Colors Queen.
FAQs
Q.1 Can we wear makeup at the beach?
Yes, you can absolutely wear makeup at the beach. Stick to waterproof and transfer-proof formulas and wear less makeup.
Q.2 How to keep makeup on at the beach?
Prep your skin properly before applying makeup. Use primer and setting spray at the end of your makeup to keep layers set.
Q.3 What makeup should I wear at the beach?
Less makeup layers are preferred when you are at the beach. Apply lot of SPF as you will be out in the sun for long hours and use waterproof makeup kit.
Q.4 Do people wear makeup at the beach?
Yes, most people wear makeup at the beach.
