A MAKEUP artist has issued some advice on how to look your best in the sun.
With temperatures soaring to 24 degrees as Ireland basks in a mini heat wave, Irish beauty expert Suzie O’Neill says that taking care of skin is a must in hot weather.
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While many people will remember SPF for their face, she says a high quality cream is needed for the entire decolletage area, as well as hands.
And when it comes to makeup, Suzie reckons that less is more and urges people not to forget their bronzer for a summer glow.
Here, Suzie, who is behind the award-winning Ayu brand of cosmetics, reveals her dos and don’ts for summer:
STAY SUN SAFE
Use a high-quality SPF on your face, neck, chest, arms, and hands daily.
A lot of women avoid this step but SPF is the absolute best anti-ager you can have. I love Neostrata Enlighten SPF35!
LIGHTEN THE LAYERS
When applying your make up base, stick to lighter formulas than you would use in the winter.
They will look better on your skin and won’t clog pores in the heat.
Ayu BB Cream is perfect for this time of year as it’s lightweight and packed with skin loving ingredients like vitamin E, Aloe & Hyaluronic Acid.
COVER WITH CONCEALOR
If you have dark circles under the eyes or any blemishes, use a high quality and lightweight concealer to cover these areas rather than a heavy formula.
They will even out the skin tone and ensure your skin stays fresh, dewy and youthful looking. I love the AYU Instant Undereye concealer for this.
WARM YOUR FACE
Bronzer is a must this time of year. It gives us that beautiful sunkissed glow.
Apply in a sweeping motion across the cheeks, on the bridge of the nose and sides of your forehead for the most natural glow.
GET YOUR GLOW ON
Fresh, dewy skin is the key to the perfect summer look. Enhance your natural radiance with the AYU Radiant Skin Cream, a smooth pink pearl cream that will give you a skin smoothing radiance.
Suzie’s Irish-based brand, Ayu, has racked up an incredible 30 awards to date.
Founded in 2015 by Suzie, Ayu started as a collection of affordable, high-end brushes.
It has now expanded into a range of cosmetics inspired by Suzie’s professional experience and the highest quality ingredients.
The entire range is dermatologically tested, certified as cruelty free and kind to all skin types.
Meanwhile, the HSE recently issued a warning to people over UV rays during the summer months.
The HSE also provided images showing the damages of unprotected sun exposure to your skin.
Seven signs of damage to unprotected skin when exposed to the sun include sunburn, age spots, pigmentation, freckles, wrinkles and other signs of premature aging.
People may also see leathery skin and in some cases, unprotected exposure to the sun can increase the risk of skin cancer.