Beauty
Waterproofing Make-Up
Old man Winter might have been mild, but I do believe we are in for another hot, hot summer! I think we should approach this early and be ready for anything that might come our way. So weather proofing our makeup is a must. This first product is very near and dear to my heart, as it was the second product I helped create. I spent an entire summer testing its durability, sustainability and beautifulness-ability. I am talking about Sha-liner, of course. The Sha-Liner family now consists of 18 colors; from no-shimmer, flesh colored (No Brainer – yes, actual name) to dark sultry colors (Samba). Sha-Liners come in little pots and can be applied with fingers (my fav) or with a little brush. It can be worn, depending on shade, as an eye shadow base, as a liner, or as a sweep of color all over the eyelid. Hence, the very clever name Sha-Liner. Honey Child Boo Boo, these colors do NOT move until you decide to take them off. They can be worn in the pool, from day to night, in sweltering deserts, for brides with waterworks, or on the no-fuss girl who just wants to put on one thing and be done. Pretty awesome, if I do say so myself! I may not have created this next product, but it is iconic in the world of makeup and summertime. First introduced eleven years ago as the premier product from a then, very small company Tarte, Cheek Stains are easy-to-use, pop-up cheek gels. They stay moist and dewy looking, and are great for a pool party or cabana hopping in Vegas. You can wear colors from shimmering Light Pink to the staple color Flushed (looks exactly like what the name imparts). The really great thing about this product is you can swipe your cheeks without any real talent and swipe your lips too. It looks very natural and is so easy to boot! Also from Tarte are waterproof eyeliners. This fat, chubby pencil glides on with ease and has a smudger on the end to help blend it in. The colors are fun and a little less intense than the Sha-Liners. Ahhh, then we have lips. There is no real thing as a waterproof lip anything. BUT! We do have lip stains from Liptini and that is what they do. They have really cornered the market on stains and come in many, many colors. A good application of these aqueous formulas will leave you with some color for most of the day. Cannot be guaranteed after making out, eating BBQ, or lip biting, but can be a great layering tool with gloss over top. I may not be a fan, but I do know that lots of you wear h2o-proof mascara. Just please remove every last bit! Its formula is really heavy and can weigh down your natural lashes. Lastly, here are some things to try in your friendly Spa. Lash and brow tints, spray tans, self-tanners, and the ever-popular bikini wax, which we will cover next time. In the meantime‌stay cool. Written by Alex Mendez-Kelley Owner of The MakeUp Bar