They say summer living is easy and everything is more laid back. If you’ve noticed how hot it’s been lately, you’re makeup probably has as well; foundation melts, eyeliner runs, and oil surface out of nowhere. Everything else in your life is more relaxed, so why not do the same with your makeup routine?

If you’ve got 5 minutes and a few basic makeup products, you can have the best fresh face makeup around. Follow these steps for the perfect (and quickest) summer makeup look.

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Face. Fresh face makeup is all about dewy skin that is covered minimally. BB or CC cream is perfect for this look as it has light to medium coverage, usually a good amount of SPF, and doesn’t look cakey. Apply the BB or CC cream all over your face for a fresh glow.

Eyes. For the eyes, avoid putting anything on them. To brighten them up, curl your lashes and apply waterproof mascara. It’ll also help you look more awake as if you woke up like this (you can use that hashtag on Instagram if you take a selfie).

Highlighter. Continuing with the fresh face glow, use a shimmery powder highlighter in either a champagne or light golden color and apply to the highpoint of the cheeks, nose bridge, cupid’s bow, inner corner of the eyes, and chin. It’s best to use powder because cream tends to melt off when exposed to any type of high heat.

Cheeks and lips. Multi-task by using your favorite lip tint or lipstick as blush on your cheeks and a pop of color on your lips. Coral is a great color as orange is the color of the season but can look a bit unnatural if you wear it with this look.

 
 
(Cover image: Glamour)