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 Summer makeup should not be heavy and is mostly aimed at protecting the skin from exposure to sun rays, avoid excessive sweating and to keep make-up shine-free. Here are some tips to keep your skin healthy, make your makeup last longer and keep you looking fresh:

* Go for the nude natural look for the lips. Even for evening parties, it is preferable to
  use loose shimmer powder on arms and neck and a soft gloss on lips.
* Eyes should be done simply. Use neutral and soft shimmery eye shadow on lids and
  work on lashes instead.
* Multi purpose cream colours ( suitable for eyes , cheeks and lips ) are easy to apply
  and last longer in summer.
* If you must apply foundation, fix it with loose powder to keep you looking fresh
  throughout the day.

What is the perfect make-up for eyes in the summer?
Eye shadows in lighter, neutral shades are perfect for the summer. If it's really hot and you don't want to go to the effort of applying a full make-up, a touch of mascara and a little eye liner will 'open' up the eye and bring your face to life. For a lighter, more summery appearance, swap your black mascara for one that is either brown-black or brown. To complete your look remember to have your eyebrows professionally shaped.

I can never seem to keep my mascara from "running" during the summer when it's hot . Is there something that I can do?
There is nothing worse than running mascara, so , consider your choice of mascara with care. Waterproof mascara is great, but you'll need an oil-based eye make-up remover to take it off properly so that you don't get an unsightly build-up. Try Clarins Fix Mascara - the first waterproofing 'seal' for lashes, a clear, protective gel that makes any mascara 100% water and sebum-proof. Its high-tech formula , can be applied over any mascara to make it resistant to water or oily substances. Fix Mascara can also be used on its own to promote shinier lashes or on eyebrows to shape and promote long-lasting results.

I love like sheer or gloss for my lips but by lunchtime I am always left with just a circle of liner. How can I prevent my lip gloss from disappearing?
Choose a liner that's no more than one shade darker than your lip product so the contrast isn't noticeable. Don't apply face powder or foundation underneath your lip color, as it makes your lips look cakey. For a soft line, follow your lip's natural shape, starting at the center of your pucker and working outward. Try Clarins Retractable Lip Definer in " Natural Brown " or "Nude". Then fill in lips with the liner to give your lip color staying power .Follow with application of sheer or lip gloss. And never blot, which instantly takes off several layers of color.