How to Trick People Into Thinking You Have a Flawless Complexion: {Summer Edition}

I've gotten a few emails recently inquiring about my make-up routine and preferred beauty products for summer. I should probably preface this whole post by saying, I'm a self-admitted product junkie and make-up addict who NEVER leaves her house without it.

I'm southern. It's how we roll.

To me, there is no such thing as natural beauty, unless you're talking about nature or my fiance's derriere in his jeans.

That was uncalled for. Sorry y'all.

Anywhoodle, so yeah, I have a finely tuned routine for creating a smooth, flawless base. That's the key to any successful make-up look - creating a perfect-ish canvas. Doing so in the summer however is a bit tricky since make-up tends to run in heat and humidity. It can be a hot mess in the most literal sense.

The products below hold up to our sticky Arkansas summers quite well, though:

I always start by applying primer. 1) I love Too Faced Primed and Poreless primer for a pre-foundation treatment. 2) Next, I apply Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation with an SPF all over my face and around my jawline with a wedge sponge. I've tried the foundation brushes, but I still prefer the wedges because of their awesome blending ability.

3) Then comes concealor. I only use a little dot of Smashbox High Definition Concealer right under my eye to brighten the eye area. 4) Next, I seal everything with a dusting of Make-Up Forever's HD Microfinish Powder, concentrating most of the powder on my T-Zone, (forehead, nose and chin.)

5) I then apply a dusting of bronzer onto my forehead and cheek bones and a little dab onto the bridge of my nose. I lurve Too Faced Carribean in a Compact in Sun Bunny.6) Finally, a swipe of blush, (I prefer NARS in Orgasm) to the apple of my cheeks.

7) If I'm going out at night, I love to highlight the very tip tops of my cheekbones with Girl Meets Pearl Highlighter Stick by Benefit Cosmetics. It brings a little shimmer to ya' face!

There you have it. My make-up routine.

I would have done a video tutorial but it will be a cold day in you-know-where before this southern girl shows her bare face to the blog world.

This is the finished product. Me, not Stephen. He's naturally purty and needs no help from cosmetics to create his flawless summer face ; )

What products do you love for summer? What does your make-up routine consist of?

P.S.- I was going to post the link to my bridal shower dress from yesterday's post, but unfortunately I couldn't find it on Dillard's website : ( Check in stores though! I got it in the Junior's section (yes, I'm redonk and still shop Juniors.)

Be blessed, lovelies-