This summer, taking your beauty to the max can be achieved with minimized makeup application, and more importantly without breaking the bank. You don’t need to purchase new products to pull off the perfect summer look. It’s all there in your makeup bag. Dig deep into your fall/spring makeup collection and make it summer-ready. Susmta Patel, licensed makeup artist, aesthetician, nail technician, hairstylist and waxing expert, has three secrets to help you pull off the perfect look for this summer without spending a ton.

Tone It Down - We have been seeing a lot of neon bright lipstick shades for the spring season. Don’t toss your favorite bold shade for the summer, simply apply one layer and top it off with a lighter shade of gloss. Tone down your favorite bold color, and make it a perfect fit for summer.  

Refine Your Favorites - Everyone loves the dark smoky eye. Instead of doing away with your favorites, tweak them. Use the same technique, but use lighter colors for the summer. Take your favorite shade of brown and cream and substitute them for your usual darker colors. Apply the lighter color to your entire lid, use the darker shade above your crease and blend the two together with a blend brush.  Top it off with a little mascara and voila—a more natural look. Add a neutral shade lipstick or gloss to your lips, and you are ready to go.  

Hand It Over - Just because you have mastered that amazing natural summer glow, doesn’t mean the same would go for your hands. Remember those shades of blue you purchased a couple seasons ago. Play up your nails with bright and bold colors for the summer. Don’t be afraid to experiment with all shades and make a statement. You have them at the tip of your hands. Now, hand those colors over!

About Susmta Patel
Susmta Patel is a multiple threat in the beauty industry as a licensed makeup artist, aesthetician, nail technician, hairstylist and waxing expert. As the founder and creative director of “Studio Sush” she has been a personal consultant to more than 900 brides. Susmta has consulted for some of the beauty industries most prestigious brands such as Shiseido, Lancome, Versace, Christian Dior, Dr. Nicholas Perricone, Laura Mercier and Clinique.