beauty diaries: getting that summer glow

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Today’s diary entry is about getting that summer glow! Summer time is finally here so it’s time to break out the bronzer and catch some rays.

There are three products that I have been reaching for more often now that the sun is out.

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These are the tools I will be using to achieve that “glow” everyone is after during this season.

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1. Mac Mineralize Skinfinish in “Gold Deposit”

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2. Mac Sheertone Shimmer Blush in “Sweet as Cocoa”

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3. Shea Moisture Cosmetics (love their new cosmetics line btw) Illuminating Powder in “Mandalay Dusk”

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Swatches 1, 2 and 3 from top to bottom

So, lets get started. First I applied my highlighting and contouring concealers along with foundation on my face (after doing my eyebrows and applying eye shadow and lashes which are totally optional.)

Next I applied the Mandaly Dusk  illuminating powder where I would normally contour, on top of my foundation.

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Then I added the “Sweet As Cocoa” blush to the apples of my cheeks.

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Finally I added the Gold Deposit under my eyes to highlight, and voila!

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Summer Glow!

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Hope you guys enjoyed this look! What are some of the products you love to use in the summertime?