Dewy summer skin

English Rosa

My friend Rosa Hoskins-Holt (who is also a styling genius by the way) is pretty gorgeous it has to be said. So when we decided to film a makeup and styling tutorial together I couldn't wait to suggest that she model for the video.

We spent a couple of hours one Saturday filming our first video - a 'how to' on creating the perfect summer skin.

Summer skin is all about keeping it light and airy...subtly dewy without looking hot and bothered, light contouring and just a hint of blush.

Here is a list of the products I used to create this dewy, ethereal look:

Dewy summer skin:

• MAC Oil-control lotion
• <preferably add in a separate high-factor SPF here>
• Estée Lauder Day Wear Sheer Tint Release (SPF 15) mixed with a little Chantecaille Just Skin in Alabaster (SPF 15)
• Bobbi Brown corrector and Creamy Concealer Kit (More concealing tips and tricks)
• Laura Mercier Bronzing Gel (just beneath the cheek bones, into the hairline and down the nose)
• Becca cream blush in Turkish Rose
• NARS Orgasm illuminator mixed with a little MAC Strobe Cream
• A light dusting of blot powder (we used Chantecaille HD Powder)
• Cowshed Lippy Cow Natural Lip Balm on the eyes
• Bourjois Rouge Edition, Shade 19, Corail en Vogue  (Rosa's own)

So what's the secret to this look?
- apply each product in thin layers
- use your fingers to pat and blend

Are you super pale?
Estée Lauder's Day Wear Sheer Tint Release is a gorgeous product (smells divine by the way). I love wearing it in the summer as it gives my skin a healthy, dewy glow. My one watch out would be if you're pale like me, to mix it with your regular tinted moisturiser/foundation as it can look brown (or worse, dirty) on its own when worn on pale skin. Be sure to blend a little down the neck line when you wear it.

What's your go-to summer product? I'd love to know...