How to Apply Makeup for a Day at the Beach

The sand and water at the beach may not be the best of friends with makeup, but you can still learn to apply makeup for a day at the beach. This will keep you looking your best in case your future husband has decided to hit the beach that day as well!

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Foundation
• Mascara
• Eye shadow
• Blush
• Lip color
• Brushes and sponges
• Concealer
• Sunscreen

Apply Makeup for a Day at the Beach

1. Apply sunscreen. This is important, no matter how cloudy, cold or rainy it may be.
2. Even out your skin tone using a foundation that matches your natural color. You make need to apply concealer to cover blemishes missed by the foundation.
3. Use a blush the color of your natural flushed color and apply it using a large brush and a sweeping motion on the apples of your cheeks.
4. Skip using most eye makeup, since it will only wash off in the water or look unnatural. Instead, simply use a single color on your eyelids and waterproof brown or black mascara.
5. Use a sheer color on your lips that is one or two shades darker than your natural lip color. For many women, a lip gloss provides more than enough color.
6. Carry your makeup products in your beach bag. You may need to reapply throughout the day.

Tips & Warnings

• If you have oily skin, use powder to set your makeup.
• Higher quality products may be more expensive, but they often provide better results.
• Test all new products on a patch of your skin before using on your face to make sure they do not cause an allergic reaction.