Bronzing your way to summer

MANILA, Philippines - Summer is officially here so what better way to celebrate the season than to show off that tanned Filipina skin!

Meet Jean Madrid who knows a thing about working overtime as she excels as a brand manager for several brands. Phew! So the mere idea of getting all dolled up or leaving her lush locks down are things she just cannot be bothered with as she goes from one task to another.

However, we all need to understand that no matter how successful we are in the workforce, investing a few more minutes on enhancing our looks can actually make us more effective in other areas in our lives.

That is the beauty in Beauty Kits! They are the go-to-quick-beauty-fixes for those on the run or simply have no clue what products to use or mix and match. Kits do that thinking for you: All you need to do is follow the easy-breezy instructions, apply and voila!

For Jean’s look, try Benefit’s The Bronze of Champions kit.

1. After you’ve applied and set your foundation, for long-wearing eyes that will withstand the summer heat, apply a very thin layer of Creaseless Cream Shadow in Bikini-Tini all over the lid to serve as your eye shadow base and primer.

Feel free to use your fingertips as the heat from your fingertips melts the product onto the skin even better.

2. Then set your cream shadow for more staying power and intensified color with Longwear Powder Eyeshadow in Thanks a Latte, using an eye shadow brush.

3. Brush on two to three coats of They’re Real Mascara after you’ve curled your lashes. For maximum volume and length, allow your lashes to set for about a minute or two, in between coats.

4. For a sexy, soft glow, dab on Watt’s Up Soft Focus Highlighter on your cheekbones and the bridge of your nose. Blend well with fingertips for a more seamless application.

5. Add contour to your face by swiping on Hoola Bronzing Powder on the hollows of your cheeks and temples (nose line is optional). Then lightly dust all over face to amplify tanned skin.

6. Lastly, pout those puckers to perfection with Ultra Plush Lip Gloss in Hoola.

It’s all about finishing a monochromatic, bronzed look faster than you can say bombshell!

Photography by Sara Black • Makeup and styling by Bianca S. Valerio • Hairstyling by Eddie mar Cabiltes for L’Oréal Profesionnel