My love for makeup has given me new meaning to having fun. I love being at the beach, I love the islands, the waters & all the fun stuff that comes with it. But let’s face it, barefaced out on the beach is just not my idea of looking “natural”, that’s like leaving my house naked. Thankfully, with the new and improved waterproof beauty products now available out there, we can now look both natural and glamorous at the same time, while waterproofing our face. Because who doesn't want to look naturally glamorous swimming? While it is challenging to find good reliable makeups to stand the test of waters & sun, there are actually a whole bunch out there that are not necessarily labelled as “waterproof’, but because these products are usually cream/liquid based, they do resist water. The trick is to avoid anything powdery when in tropical locations where humidity is not a friend of powder. Cream products are always your best bet. Here are my top favorites that I take along with me on my island trips: Coverage: The “Pro Longwear Nourishing Waterproof Foundation” by MAC, basically says it all; waterproof, longwear, foundation. I’ve only been wearing this for few days now and let me tell you, it works. I walked around with it under the heat of the sun and high humidity, perspired abundantly, and then spent at least 6 hours on & off the pool with it, swimming & water slides countless times, but my makeup stayed pristine! (side note to gym goers? sweat away, this foundation holds up impressively!). It blends smoothly on my skin, It is medium coverage but easily buildable to full coverage. This foundation oxidizes on your skin, so it is recommended that you take a shade lighter. Protection: This MAC foundation does not have sun protection, I highly recommend applying a good amount of moisturizer with SPF, especially if you plan on going under the sun for long hours. I use Lightful C Marine-Bright Formula SPF 30 Moisturizer, which I think is a perfect duo. You get the moisturizer & the sun protection you need all in one bottle. Get your bronze on: When in the islands, I like to go for the dewy, bronzy look. This look goes with the saying, “less is more”, it is quick and easy and not a lot required to achieve the look. I think it’s perfect for any outdoor activities. No heavy eyeshadows needed, all you need is a good bronzer. And I have just the perfect one for it! The “Extra Dimension Skinfinish” by MAC, is IT! it is a creamy liquid-powder formula that resist moisture. I have this in “Shaft of Gold”, and I loooove love love it. I got this just before I went to the Bahamas, and fell in love with it, and brought it again with me here in Hawaii. I use it for blush, bronzer, highlighter, and for eyeshadow too. I even swim with it! Because who doesn’t like highlighters still on your face when you emerge from that water? Unfortunately, this item was a limited edition, and is no longer available. ( I know, I know.. I just have to share to those who have this buried in those pile of bronzers you haven’t used yet, you don't know what treasure you have lying underneath there) But not to worry.. BECCA has a very similar product with just the same staying power, and has the same multi-purpose use, the BECCA “Beach Tint Shimmer Soufflé. The best part is, this is not limited edition, it is available at Sephora. Then again, you’ll never know when they discontinue items. So go ahead, hoard! To finish the look, I use Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz & pencil, and a little bit of brown eyeliner just underneath the lashes and lower eyelids. Yes, they hold up pretty well too! My lipstick love affair: The “Everlasting Liquid Lipstick” by Kat Von D, is on top of my liquid lipstick favorites. It lives up to its name “everlasting”. A long-wear, creamy smooth, full-coverage liquid lipstick with matte finish. Simply everything I ever want in a liquid lipstick! It is waterproof, impressive moisture endurance. I know it because I go swimming with it! great for beach and swimming pool days and all sorts of outdoors activities. I am obsessed with it, I use it everyday of my life. Formulated with natural ingredients with vitamin E and sunflower seed to promote healthy looking, long lasting matte, vivid colors while it stays smoothly on your lips. Impeccable quality! Hair care: A healthy hair starts with a healthy hair regimen. Take it from the expert, (my professional hair stylist that is!). Color treated hair or not, always apply a good hair oil after washing your hair. I have proven that to be really helpful. Not only that it gives my hair the healthy glow & shine, but also soft and easy to style. Even perfect to combat that humidity in the tropics. I use Matrix Oil Wonders in Egyptian Hibiscus - It is a color caring oil that my hair stylist uses for her clients. This also comes in different kinds, for any hair types, like non color treated hair. The best part about this oil, it does not make your hair oily or heavy at all. After a day at the pool or snorkeling in the sea, my hair is soaked in salty water or that chlorine from the swimming pool, I make sure to apply this on to prevent damage. For dinner out in town, or just out exploring the local, I simply curl my hair with a bigger curling iron to get that soft shinny beachy wave look. With this oil, I don’t need anymore curling products. Lastly, stay fabulous, love your curves, don’t starve yourself, eat, drink and take that vacation you've been thinking about.. frolic away in the islands! “The goal is to die with memories, not dreams.” Cheers! Sharon
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