From dewy foundations to bold eye shadows and statement lip colours, discover how to balance boldness with effortless chic. Whether you’re hitting the beach or attending a summer soirée, these insider recommendations will ensure you’re turning heads in every room, dazzling from day to night.
Glamour: What are the key summer beauty trends for this season that MAC Cosmetics is highlighting?
Mokgadi: This season is all about the glow, from the ‘Pearl Skin’ trend, born from mermaidcore, to ‘Jelly Skin’ that started from mixing Serumizer with Glow Play Blush for jelly-like skin - we’re highlighting fresh, dewy looks.
Glamour: Which MAC products would you recommend for achieving a fresh, summer look?
Mokgadi: Glow Play Cushion Blush, Studio Fix Fluid foundation, Studio Radiance 24hr Luminous Lift Concealer and Serumizer are perfect for creating a fresh look that doesn’t appear greasy.
Glamour: How can I keep my make-up looking flawless and vibrant despite the heat and humidity? Can I keep my make-up looking dewy without looking oily?
Mokgadi: Mattify only the oily parts of the face, i.e. the T-zone, using Mattifine Primer and Blot Powder and leave the rest of the face looking radiant. This way you control oiliness where necessary and leave the rest of your make-up glowing.
Glamour: Are there specific colour palettes or shades that are particularly popular this summer?
Mokgadi: There’s a slight shift to cool-toned browns on the eyes, and berry lips. Grunge glam is making its way back with a romantic girl-next-door feel.
Glamour: How can I transition my make-up from day to night during the summer?
Mokgadi: The red lip is like adding a little black dress to your make-up to achieve a classic look. I also suggest a bit of glitter on the eye for a metallic look that catches the city lights.
Glamour: How do you suggest incorporating sun protection into my summer make-up routine?
Mokgadi: Use a primer and a foundation with SPF for your skin to stay protected and to ensure you flaunt a beautiful camera-ready make-up look.
Glamour: Are there any new MAC products or collections perfect for summer?
Mokgadi: Studio Radiance 24hr Luminous Lift Concealer, Glow Play Cushion Blush and Tendertalk Lip Balm are the new launches that will help accomplish a lot of looks this season. They can be playful and romantic at the same time.What are some must-have MAC products for a natural, glowing summer complexion? Fix+ spray to set and refresh your make-up, Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation to blur imperfections and for a quick touch up, and Glow Play Blush for fresh smoothie-like cheeks.
Glamour: How can I achieve a long-lasting, sweatproof make-up look with MAC?
Mokgadi: Our trusted Studio Fix Fluid Foundation has been reformulated to be sweatproof and water-resistant while giving you a soft matte finish.
You can pair it with the Studio Fix All-Over Face Pen as it is waterproof and non-transferable for all-day make-up. The Fix+ Matte Setting Spray is also ideal for refreshing your make-up during the day. You can store it in the fridge to keep cool.
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