One of the questions I get asked the most when doing someone’s makeup is “how do I get super waterproof makeup?" or "how do I make my makeup stay on?” This is key for one of the season’s best festivities – a pool party!
When making sure makeup is waterproof, there are 3 key products that I like to use:
1. a pore-minimizing & mattifying primer that will lock down makeup – like Flawless & Poreless Primer
2. an intensely waterproof mascara with a hint of blue for a brightening effect that’s gorgeous in the sun – like Lash Booster Mascara in Blackest Blue
3. a longwearing lip stain marker in a natural shade of pink – like Lip Blush in Youth
Find Lip Blush in Youth at: http://bit.ly/1qLPOa6
Find Flawless & Poreless Primer at: http://bit.ly/1qj1DIW
Find Lash Booster Mascara in Blackest Blue at: http://bit.ly/1mSUpYY
Want the products above? Enter to win all three, PLUS the Nail Colour in the next image by clicking the icon below!
![untitled 2](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1125/7512/files/untitled-21.png)
Enhance your poolside look with some compliment-guaranteed yellow nail polish, a chic bikini, and of course, some solid SPF power (this Weleda one is gentle on all skin types and never makes me break out, even in really hot weather).
Find Mossimo halter bikini top at: http://tgt.biz/1mlYkbS
Find Weleda Edelweiss Sun Cream at: http://bit.ly/1ruXcbp
Find Nail Colour in Sizzling Sunshine at: http://bit.ly/1zOgJZ0
Most importantly, for a pool party or the beach – a sarong! It’s my one essential on holiday – it doubles as a beach cover up (key!), scarf for burnt skin, towel and baby blanket. LOVE multitasking items
![:)](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1125/7512/files/simple-smile.png)
![sarong](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1125/7512/files/sarong.png)
Yes, fancy pool parties are great, but I have to say that I enjoy my time with my family the most
![:)](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1125/7512/files/simple-smile.png)
![Summer Essentials Pool Party Blog-17JUL14-06](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1125/7512/files/Summer-Essentials-Pool-Party-Blog-17JUL14-06.jpg)
My dream pool? It’s one that nature created – the mermaid lagoon on the gorgeous Greek island of Thassos…nothing beats it!
![Summer Essentials Pool Party Blog-17JUL14-07](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1125/7512/files/Summer-Essentials-Pool-Party-Blog-17JUL14-07-2984.jpg)
I do love a good book, but you’ll most often find me reading my trusty UK Vogue when by the pool
![:)](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1125/7512/files/simple-smile.png)
![Summer Essentials Pool Party Blog-17JUL14-05](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1125/7512/files/Summer-Essentials-Pool-Party-Blog-17JUL14-05.jpg)
What is your favourite way to celebrate summer poolside? Let me know in the comments below!