In case you missed it, CurlFest 2017 brought out some of the best beauty and hair moments we are sure to see this summer. And former America’s Next Top ModelBre Scullark was no exception.The beauty wowed with a bronzed face beat that glowed throughout the day. Even more magical, she was one of the few who did not melt in the blazing heat.
I caught up with makeup artist Rachel M to get the deets behind her amazing summer glow and the secret for rocking a melt-proof face during the summer.
For the rest of her makeup look, Rachel played up the colors in Bre’s dress. “We wanted to go with something colorful, something summer appropriate,” said Rachel. “With her print dress, I wanted to really highlight the colors, so we did a nice red orange lip: Lady Danger by MAC ($17).”
For her eyes, Rachel took a more subdued approach with a smokey bronzed look. “We did a shimmery gold with a nice brownish hue. Something not overwhelming. And then, we used NYX Cosmetics’ deep blue shimmer eyeliner underneath.”
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It doesn’t hurt to have such a beautiful to face to work, but the results were definitely a summer win!
Rachel also shared tips on how to avoid a major meltdown when the temperature rises.
“The best thing to do, if you have to do makeup in the summer, is use setting powder (try Sacha Buttercup, $20 or AC Cosmetics, $22) and oil remover spray (try Urban Decay, $32) to keep that matte finish you are looking for. Also, make sure to carry a little compact powder to blot away the shine. That’s key in the summer.”
Stephenetta Harmon is a Black beauty editor, curator, and digital media and communications expert who builds platforms to celebrate the power, impact, and business of Black beauty. Prior to founding Sadiaa Black Beauty Guide, she served as editor-in-chief for the MN Spokesman-Recorder and digital media director for Hype Hair. Find her at stephenetta.com.