One of the biggest mistakes a woman can make is to wear too much makeup. especially in summer when the heat can melt away eyeshadow & foundation. But too much makeup can actually add 10 years to a person. You know the look: Pancake foundation, clown-ish blush & tarantula eyelashes, the black eyeliner a half an inch thick. We believe that in summertime the average woman needs only:

1. Sunscreen (our pick: La Roche Posay)
2. A concealer for undereye circles & blemishes
3. A tinted moisturizer (our favorite: Bobbi Brown)
4. Mascara (Lancome rules)
5. A light colored lipstick or gloss
6. Soft eyeshadow shades for nighttime
7. Self-tanner (we prefer Clarins)

Depending on your skin color, you might not need blush in the summertime. These are just the basics -- add a shimmery bronze for your 'T-spot' & a spritz of a light fragrance & you're good to go. What do you think?

It's great that you brought up this topic!! I totally agree! I finally got some color from the sun this weekend. I started to put on foundation before going out tonight and I realized that I probably don't need it now. I think women should take advantage of this opportunity!! Very little makeup is necessary in this hot weather. However, I do like the "glowing" look in the summer. After you catch some sun this summer, add a little shadow, bronzer, mascara, a lip gloss and you are good to go!!!

I don't wear much makeup anymore anyway.I only wear mascara,SOMETIMES eye shadow and/or liner and a lip gloss.Thats all!