3 Ways To Turn Up The Heat On Your Fresh-Faced Makeup Look

Hot girl summer is in full effect.

Jul. 02, 2019 07:00AM EST

Summer makeup is synonymous with clean, glowing, sun-kissed, and healthy skin. We are here to remind you that you can still make a statement out in the sun, all while combating the summer heat.

If you're looking to spice up your makeup routine, start with these 3 fresh summer beauty looks to rock all season long.

Golden Girl

McKenzie Renae for xoNecole

(pictured: Fenty Beauty Killawatt Highlighter in "Trophy Wife", NARS Blush in "Orgasm", Becca Glow Gloss in "Metamorphic Gold")

One way to create a fresh twist on a barely-there makeup look is to add a dash of gold in all the right places. Lightly dust and highlight the areas of the face where the sunlight naturally hits. This includes your temple and high cheekbone, bridge of the nose, under the arch of your brow, and cupids bow. If your skin is on the oilier side, use a mattifying primer prior to applying foundation. Another tip is to lightly apply a translucent powder on the areas of your face that are prone to oil buildup before applying your gold highlight.

Don't forget the rest of your body, sis. Take a body brush and sweep gold highlighter on the tops of your shoulders and décolletage straight from the palette or mix it in with your favorite lotion for a more subdued effect.

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Juicy Lips

McKenzie Renae for xoNecole

(pictured: Maybelline ColorSensational Vivid Lipstick in "885 Vibrant Mandarin", and Urban Decay Hi-Fi Shine Ultra Cushion Lipgloss in "Snitch")

I think we can all agree that ultra-glossy lips have made a comeback this summer. Give your mattes a rest and reach for a bold juicy hue instead. Orange, melons, and pinks are always a great place to start for your pout. But if you care to reach for a shade of lilac to liven things up, go for it girl. The key to a juicy pout is exfoliated, moisturized lips. Take the time to gently exfoliate, then apply a light balm.

Take your fingers and gently press the balm into the lip so your lipstick doesn't slide around and swipes on effortlessly. Top your pout with a glossy gloss and get ready to hit the town with your favorite summer drink in tow.

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Electric Liner

McKenzie Renae for xoNecole

(pictured: BlackUp Matte Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner in "ELM05", NARS Satin Lip Pencil in "Giusti, NARS Oil Infused Lip Tint in "Orgasm")

A cat eye has always been a classic beauty look. Turn things up a few notches by lining your lids in an electric-colored hue. Cobalt blue, neon green, vibrant yellow, electric orange and stark white are all hot options to rock this summer. If you've got a steady hand, pick up a liquid liner pen; but if you need a little more help with precision, opt for an angled brush to dip into your pigment and take your time. Finish the look off with a soft pink or nude glossy lip that doesn't take the attention away from your colorful wing.

Tell us below, which look are you planning to try this summer?

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xoNecole: Tell us about 'P-Valley', which is the highly anticipated stripper drama on Starz. How was the filming experience and what were some of the greatest things that you learned?

How would you say, if at all, you relate to your character?

When it comes to relationships, how do you balance your career, time for your significant other and time for yourself? I’m pretty sure as an actor, it’s already hard enough to find time to be on your own, so how do you balance that with the person you’re dating?

How can you tell the difference between women who genuinely want you for you or just the clout and the attention that comes from being with you?

This is a fun personal question for me because you’re an actor. Do you ever try to get into character for the bedroom with role playing?

How can you say that your acting skills and your views on relationships have evolved from the beginning of your career to where you are now?

Do you think you’ll ever find true love one day? If so, what does true love look like for you and what do you look for in a partner, for all of the women who are about to submit their resumes to you?

So, what are some things that attract you to a woman initially?

Man, look, I’m just doing my job. I’m not, I promise.

What are your dating non-negotiables and how does it differ from when you’re casually dating a woman versus when you’re trying to be serious?

You mentioned that understanding is a huge foundational element for you when it comes to relationships. What are some other important qualities that make a successful relationship for you?

Lights on or light off - and why?

'P-Valley' is embedded in the world of strip culture, so it would be very remiss of me to not ask you what are your top three favorite strip clubs?

Speaking of strip clubs and strippers, if the woman in your life was to surprise you with a lap dance, what’s the song to get you in the perfect mood?

Songs are important. You don’t want your stripper giving you a dance to The Jackson 5’s “ABC”, now would you?

I like that. I’ll accept that answer.

His song “Dirty” is a good one, too.

Ask. Don’t Assume.

Say “Please” and “Thank You”

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Acknowledge What They Are Actually Doing Right

Remember Why You Married Them in the First Place

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xoNecole: When people think of you, they think of your breakout role as Tish in 'If Beale Street Could Talk'. As sudden as your success in Hollywood seems, some people might miss that you set your eyes on becoming an actress long before that moment. When did you embrace your calling as a creative?

Do you remember what those first moments in Hollywood were like for you?

Last year, you were honored at ESSENCE’s Black Women in Hollywood where you spoke on the power of representation. Growing up, what shows and stars did you turn to when you desired to feel seen?

Your latest movie, 'The Old Guard', deviates from the first two films that we’ve seen you in ('If Beale Street Could Talk' and 'Native Son'). In it, we see you grace the screen as Nile, a U.S. Marine who discovers she’s immortal. What drew you to this project?

What was your biggest takeaway from your time on set with Gina?

There are so many themes running through 'The Old Guard'. One that stands out to me, which actually pops up in the trailer but hits harder when watching the movie is, “Just because we keep living doesn’t mean we stop hurting.” What is one lesson that you personally hold close?

Where do you see yourself most in Nile, and in what areas did you have to stretch yourself the most to tap into her world?

How does faith show up for you in your career?

What does it mean to you to share your art in the midst of the ongoing fight against systems of oppression that deplete our community?

Create conversations where they may not yet exist.

Leverage leadership connections.

Utilize employee resource groups (ERGs).

Advocate for a more diverse workforce.

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