Summer Makeup????

I'm a summer girl.

I live for it.

The hotter the better; I don't mind the humidity.

I love to be in the ocean, diving in and out of waves.

Sun, surf and sand puts the biggest smile on my face.

And speaking of face, I'm not a fan of wearing makeup in the summer

...unless I'm going out at night.

So ladies, how do you simplify your makeup routine during hot days?

I like to put a small braid in my hair to pull my bangs off to the side.

My makeup consists of SPF 30 sunscreen,

 (I do NOT want wrinkles at an early age and I tan really easily-even if I have SPF 50 on I get dark)

and lip gloss

 (my fav is Tangerine by Bobbi Brown)

But that's it.

I don't like the idea of makeup being caked on your face, even though I use Bare Escentuals and it lets your face breathe

--really it's the best, try it if you haven't done so already.

Do you wear makeup at the beach?

To workout?

Anytime you leave the house?

Or do you go sans makeup for the summer like I do??

Share your tips and ideas:o)

Picture Perfect Makeup??

Ladies, do you use a primer before you apply your makeup??

Ever since I've started using Bare Escentuals makeup, I've always used their Prime Time primer before I put the mineral foundation on...It seems like it gives more of a satin smooth finish and my skin feels softer but...does it actually make a difference? Should I consider switching the the ever-so-popular Smashbox Photo Finish primer??

This promises to give you a picture perfect finish to your makeup every time.

So, what are your thoughts? Do you use a primer? If so, which one do you use? Do you use it everyday? Do you see a big difference?