In the warm spring and summer months, natural makeup looks reign
supreme and a fully "done" face can look awkward with a simple tee or
airy dress.  Everyone has their own levels of makeup use per event and
location and comfort level, but here are some summer guidelines and mini-checklists to
help get you out the door in mere minutes.

Exercise, air travel, just-returned-from-vacation-glow or wow-having-good-skin-day

Moisturizer with SPF
Chapstick or lip gloss
Sunglasses
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Everyday-S/WAHM: preschool drop-off, errands, outings with the kids, playdates
and
Casual family and outdoor events

Moisturizer with SPF
Lip Gloss
Under-eye & skin prob concealer
Loose powder or mineral makeup applied with Kabuki-style brush
Mascara

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Everyday-Work Outside of the Home
and
Casual Dates, Girls’ Nights Out

Moisturizer with SPF
Lip Gloss
Under-eye & skin prob concealer
Liquid foundation applied sparingly with fingers
Blotting papers to eliminate shine
Bronzer on cheekbones & eyelids
Mascara
Eyeliner

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Date nights, weddings, special events

Home micro-dermabrasion treatment for smooth finish
Teeth whitening strip
Moisturizer
Lip stick
Lip pencil
Under-eye & skin prob concealer
Liquid foundation
Powder or blotting papers
Blush stick or bronzer in cheek hollows & apples
Highlighter on cheekbones
Eyeliner
Eyeshadow
2 coats Mascara

Photo by willi_hybrid on Flickr

Jessica writes about beauty on Blissfully Domestic and about parenting on her personal blog, A Parent in Silver Spring.