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by Kara Solarz
After a long winter, it's time to come out of hibernation. Summer is the perfect excuse for a date night. Whether you're planning on outdoor cocktails or a backyard barbecue, you can look fresh-faced, sun-kissed and on-trend in a breeze. Celebrity makeup artist Amanda Shackleton shares her favorite beauty looks for an evening on the town in this easy-to-follow guide.
1. Go (nearly) bare.
Ditch the heavy, dark colors along with your thick sweaters, and think light. To get an instant healthy glow, Shackleton suggests applying a shimmer powder to the raised areas of your face, such as your cheekbones, brows and temples. (Steer clear of your T-zone, which can create an oily appearance.) Finish off with a swipe of waterproof mascara, and you're ready to wow.
2. Get cheeky.
If there's one feature you should focus on this summer, it's your cheeks. To achieve a pretty pop of color without baking in the sun, use a Puffs facial tissue to blend in cream blush on the apples of your cheeks. Bonus: You can use a dab of this multitasking product on your lips too.
3. Celebrate your skin.
Summer is for eating lobster, not looking like one. To steer clear of a ruddy complexion, be vigilant about wearing sunscreen every time you step out. Shackleton suggests trying a sunscreen powder, which goes on like a face powder and feels lighter than greasy lotions. For a gorgeous glimmer without baking in the sun, try rubbing coconut oil on your legs, chest and arms. You'll get a healthy shine while smelling like a tropical vacation.
4. Don't sweat it.
Don't want to bother meticulously applying makeup if you're just going to "glisten" it all away? Shackleton swears by waterproof, silicone-based foundations, which stay perfectly intact beneath your facial powder. For eyes? In addition to waterproof mascara, try a gel eyeliner. "Unlike pencils, they won't smudge at all -- even if you go swimming!" says Shackleton.
5. Say bye-bye to black.
Chances are, dark colors will be pushed to the back of your closet for the next few months, so why shouldn't the same go for your makeup? One of Shackleton's favorite trends from the '80s, colorful mascara, is back. "Thankfully, it's a little more muted this time around," she says. Trade in your usual black lashes for a subtle pop of dark blue or purple.
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"Pretty Summer Date Night Looks"