Highlight your cheek bones for beautiful definition. Sweep a blush or bronzer from the apples of your cheeks outward toward your hairline. Using a fan brush or small angled blush brush, sweep a pearlized highlighter in a ‘C’ shape starting from the top of the apples of your cheeks up to the outer corner of your brow bone. A great product to try is NYC New York Color Sun 2 Sun Bronzing Powder which comes with both a bronzer and a pearlized highlighting shade.

Perk up with some blush. Sheer products are the best choice for the summer, as you want natural-looking textures this time of year. Cream blush is a great option as it melts into the skin instead of resting on top the way powder can. Don't be afraid of bright colors as they will look transparent once you blend them out, so instead of a classic pink, go for a hot pink or bright coral instead of peach. You can achieve this with NYC'S NEW Blushable Creme Sticks, a budget-friendly product that holds its own among its higher priced competitors. Want proof?--check out our Facebook page to see reviews and video tutorials of these!

Mathew's Tip: Looking for lighter coverage from your foundation? New York Color makeup artist Mathew Nigara suggests making your own tinted moisturizer! Create a mixture of 1/3 foundation to 2/3 daily moisturizer in the palm of your hand. Then apply with a sponge that has been dampened. Gently push the mixture into your skin, focusing mostly on the center of the face and the T zone (your forehead, nose and chin). Our Smooth Skin Liquid Makeup is a great foundation to use for your mixture. This will create a natural finish that is sheer, and because of our oil-free formula, it will last all day.