"Summer breathes new life into the world around us. Let your makeup routine breathe new life into your beauty routine."

Summer invites you to embrace a fresh, natural look that mirrors the season. Gone are the heavy sweaters and darker tones.

Warmer weather invites new beginnings, softer hues, and flowing fabrics. Your makeup follows suit with a fresh, seemingly effortless look. For some of us, spring means coming out of hibernation so to speak.  

And after long days spent indoors, we embrace the sun. Your skincare routine basics remain the same, but you want your makeup to embrace the warmer weather and a sun-kissed look.

We’ve got you covered with the help of our beautiful friend Barbara.

Three simple steps (and products) and you’ve got a makeup routine for the Summer months. Simple, bright, and lovely – perfect for the season.

Illuminate: A Healthy Glow

After cleansing her skin and applying sunscreen (ours has a slight tint of color that can also take the place of foundation), Barbara begins her makeup routine by reaching for Vibriance Makeup Simplified Illuminate.

Barbara next dabs a bit on her brow bone and in the corners of her eyes to really make them pop. And guess what?

Illuminate doubles as an eyeshadow for a fresh, no-makeup look. Talk about multitasking!

With a practiced hand, Barbara applies Radiance to her lips, using her fingers for the top lip and the stick for the bottom.

Some may opt for a lip brush, but Barbara prefers the control of her fingertips. As she blends the Radiance underneath the Illuminate in an upward motion, her cheeks come to life with a rosy flush.

And because Radiance and Illuminate are both so creamy, you can blend to perfection. With the help of her fingertips and a contouring brush, she holds her forehead taut for better application as she blends the Radiance.  

The result is a natural glow. With each stroke, Barbara celebrates the beauty of aging, embracing the lines and shapes that tell the story of her life.

She revels in the ease of application and the gentle ingredients that nourish her lashes without clumping.

With a steady hand and easy-to-apply tubing formula, she coats her lashes, enhancing their natural length and volume.

But Barbara is mindful not to overdo it, especially on her lower lashes. A light touch is all it takes to open up her eyes without weighing them down.  Too much on the lower lashes can settle under your eye after a long day.

As she admires her reflection, Barbara knows that true beauty lies not in perfection, but in the confidence to be oneself at any age.

Whether you're rocking a full face of makeup or keeping it simple with just a few products, the most important thing is to feel confident in your own skin.

Here's to Barbara, and to all the women over 50 who embrace their timeless beauty with grace and poise.

May we all learn from their example and celebrate the beauty of aging, one makeup stroke at a time. You're fabulous, and don't you forget it!