Summer is not just about heat, it is also about healthy glows and sun-kissed skin. Remember that looking hot in the summer needs you to have a no-makeup, fresh appearance coupled with a natural and healthy look with a super splash of bold and vibrant colors.

Here are some sizzling makeup tips and trends just for the sun:
1. Skin: Your skin has to look smooth, perfect and absolutely flawless this summer. Go for a smart foundation and a tinted moisturizer which offers SPF protection too. Keep this to a minimal level. You can get a continuous finish by blending outward from the nose. Such moisturizers are perfect for any skin type and provide sufficient coverage too. On the other hand, before you dab on any foundation, use a translucent face powder on the entire face. This will help the makeup stick around longer than the sun.

2. Eyes: Sparkle up those eyes with the right brush and the right strokes. Pick sassy purples, mesmerizing greens, playful teals or even bright blues. Steer clear of color catastrophes by using single shades. If you feel a particular shade just goes over the sun, pick bright colored eyeliner and combine with it a normal eye shadow. There is no need to go for black smoky eyes - go for WOW colors! Take care if you are a mascara lover - surely you do not want to be sweating and looking as if you are crying black tears. Choose a water-proof mascara if you are way too addicted to overcome it!

3. Cheeks: Who doesn't want that svelte facial contour with high cheek bones? Make the best of what you have with soft roses, subtle peaches, sheer pinks and of course delicate apricots. These shades can give you the best of an active, hot and natural look. Start applying them from the temple and sweep up to the hairline. The "sweeping" is important for a youthful appearance.

4. Lips: This season bring out some hot and shiny colors such as ruby red which is undoubtedly the ever-sexy color! If you are not as dramatic as red, switch over to glossy and bright shades such as hot pinks. Use a bit of the translucent face powder on your lips too - this will help keep your lipstick on your lips through the day and night.

5. Other Hotties: Remember that metallic eye shadows never die away; there is always the choice of silver, bronze, mauve and gold. Add volume to your eyes with easy to use apply-at-home false eyelashes; they can do wonders. Lastly, don't forget to color those nails: go for the season's hot colors such as pinks and purples. A neon explosion is surely what you want to have this summer.
by Tyler Hansen