It’s summer, and there’s no need to sweat, though the heat will make you think otherwise! No more school, no more homework, a couple sweet vacation weekends and hotspot days coming up, and you’re ready to soak up the sun on a trip to the beach or feel the wind in your hair as you race down the highway with the top down.

Whatever your style, summer is supposed to be about relaxation, the outdoors, and activities. Depending on where you’re from and what the weather’s like, for the most part this involves water sports: surfing, body surfing, swimming, boating, sailing, etc.

If you’re going to be out in the sun and exerting all that energy, you’re going to be working up a sweat and exposing your body to some harsh rays.

Take a breather and throw on some sunscreen and oil-free sunscreen for the face to keep your skin healthy. Drink lots of water to stay hydrated: even though you may be soaking wet, your body on the inside may be parched. Wear a hat if it’s possible, and cover up just a little bit: I know we all are proud of our bodies and want to flaunt them in bikinis, but sometimes in the name of healthy bodies and conscientious summertime adventures, we need to cover up a little to protect our bodies from harmful rays.

But this isn’t an advertisement for sunscreen, this is about the best makeup necessities for summer! You’re going to have to change your makeup regime thanks to the weather: no more caking on the foundation, now you need a light powder. No more blush, it’s now all about the bronzer. And no more standard mascara – you need waterproof! Remember all of those sports, and all of that water we were talking about above? Well if you don’t want to look like a raccoon, you’re going to need to invest in some waterproof mascara. Skip the eyeliner and the lip liner and the lipstick: go light and sheer with colors and glosses, and if you need some definition use the waterproof mascara, but really try to limit yourself. Otherwise you’ll look so unnatural!

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