You're Doing It Wrong: Matching Your Makeup to Your Tan

The sun is out, and whether you mean to or not, you're going to get a little color this summer.
While a healthy dose of vitamin D and a subsequent tan never hurt anyone (i feel like Gigi Hadid already), it can really throw you off, when all of a sudden, your makeup doesn't match your glow. It doesn't matter if you've fake baked, gotten some good, old-fashion sunshine or even just a slight color, your go-to makeup is not going to cut it.

"I think people go a little crazy with not putting the bronzer on the right areas of the face and then there's just over doing it all together with shades that are too dark and muddy," agreed celeb makeup artist Julianne Kaye.
To ensure that mismatched makeup doesn't happen to you this summer, keep reading!

Consider a Face Tanner: "I do recommend a face tanning lotion, especially for those who use sunscreen," said Emily. If you're a regular SPF user, your face will be paler, regardless, so boosting the color off the bat is a solid starting place. "I personally cannot tan because I'm a ginger so I swear by St. Tropez Self Tan Bronzing Face Lotion when I want to look rested and better," seconded Julianne.
You Don't Need New Foundation Color: A costly mistake you might be making is changing the color of your foundation completely in an attempt to match summer skin. Instead of swapping foundation shades, both pros suggested adding a liquid bronzer into your foundation for an easy boost of color.
But You Might Want to Try a Lighter Formula: "In the summer months, it's hot and you've already got color on your face, so the goal is to try and wear less makeup," reminded Julianne. In the place of your full coverage foundation, try a barely-there tinted moisturizer or CC cream that isn't going to be such a stark contrast against your tan in the first place. 

A Good Concealer Palette Will Save You: Since your base color will be darker, so will your imperfections. To help conceal zits, pigmentation and other trouble spots, a color-ranging concealer palette is an excellent investment. "You can mix the darker color in to your foundation or strategically place it to the outer perimeter of the face," shared Julianne.
Blend, Baby, Blend: Lastly, it stands to reason that just because you are suddenly darker, you'd want to double up on the powder bronzer but don't. You don't have to kiss your precious bronzer goodbye, just don't use more than usual. "And remember to blend and buff down the neck with a big kabuki brush," reminded Emily.
BBU Palette, $250; St. Tropez Self Tan Bronzing Face Lotion, $30; Nars 'Laguna' Liquid Bronzer, $40; Honest Beauty Everything Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20, $28