Summer Makeup Tutorial from The Body Shop

The good people at The Body Shop have put together a little tutorial on how best to use their products to make ourselves beautiful - and it's an absolutely fabulous, filled with useful tips on getting that healthy, glowing summer look we've always wanted. Their makeup lines are reasonably priced, good quality and excellent value for money, so have a look at some of their products featured in this article and see if any of them look like they could work for you.

The first step towards the perfect summer glow is using a Vitamin E Face Mist, which works to protect the skin against sun exposure, pollution and cigarette smoke. It also works as a moisturizer and helps neutralize harmful free radicals, offering instant refreshment due to its delicate rosewater fragrance. Next, apply a protective foundation (they recommend SFF 25) or if you're looking for an easy solution, they have the all-in-one Face Base which combines a foundation and a powder for a velvety, matte makeup base. Blend the foundation in (don't forget the eyelid area) with a makeup sponge, using downward strokes.

Next, apply the Body Shop sheer sun gel to the cheekbones. This sheer bronzing gel will add natural-looking radiance to your face and give you a nice, sun-kissed look. Then, blend in a touch of blusher - you can try their moisturizing cream Cheek Blush for a nice, lightweight splash of color. Then, apply a shimmery, creamy shadow to the upper lid, blending it in with upward strokes all the way to the brow bone. Choose a matching metallic shade of eyeshadow and apply it over the eye shimmer for added iridescence. If you're heading to the club, reapply an extra coat of eye shimmer over the eyeshadow and line the upper and lower lash lines with a black eyeliner. Finish with two coats of mascara and another spray of Vitamin E face mist. You're done!