An attractive makeup for going to the beach

Makeup can't be put into a box. There's no such thing as "the right time or place" for makeup. Makeup is a form of self-expression, and you have complete liberty to wear it as you please. Including, if you want, to the beach. Whoever banned beach makeup needs to let that notion go, like yesterday. If you want to live your best life on the beach with sun-kissed makeup, be my guest—and enjoy this breakdown of tips to ensure the sun and sand cooperates with your glowy glam. From application tips to go-to products, celebrity makeup artists Alix Taylor, Megan Lanoux, and Stephanie Ward share the ultimate beach makeup routine.

Never Skip Sunscreen

This is the most important rule. And, sorry but, no, products with SPF don't cut it, especially on the beach when you'll be directly in the sun. You must must apply SPF before applying your makeup; sun protection is a non-negotiable. "ALWAYS wear a sunscreen under your makeup," Ward stresses. "Even if the makeup has SPF already in it, it is very important to apply that extra layer of sunblock. Did you know 90 percent of aging comes from the sun?!" Taylor agrees, adding that you should reapply your sunscreen, too. "Ideally use SPF 30 or higher, and remember that you need to reapply SPF every 90–120 minutes. I personally like to use mineral SPF’s that have either Zinc or Titanium Dioxide, rather than chemical sunscreens."

Put Powders Aside

Let's talk pores. "When you are deciding which kind of makeup to wear to the beach remember that your skin is going to heat up, which means your pores will open up and you are probably going to sweat," Taylor explains. "When your pores open up, more makeup gets into your skin and can clog your pores, get into your bloodstream, etc.Cream, gel, and liquid-based products are best for beach makeup because you can keep reapplying them without looking cakey.If you have powder on and you keep reapplying, the makeup will start to get thick. Lighter products look natural."

Waterproof Products Will Literally Hold It Down

"If you are going to be going in the water and you are a 'don’t leave the house without my brows' girl like me, then use a waterproof pencil or gel on your brows," Taylor suggests, adding that the same goes for everything else on your face. "There's nothing worse than raccoon eyes—so, either go mascara-less or opt for a waterproof formula." In the same vein, Lanoux points out the power of water-resistant foundation: "I like to add a few darker drops of a water-resistant foundation to give skin a more bronzed, sun-kissed effect." In short: a little goes a long way at the beach.

Lip Balm Is Your Best Friend

Lip gloss stans: You might not want to hear this, but please leave your lip gloss at home. Why? Well, beach, sand, and waves will just turn it into a sticky mess. Try a tinted balm instead. Says Lanoux, "Use a balm with a tint. I like the balms from Fresh Cosmetics, they feel great, smell great, and contain SPF with a great color selection." Taylor agrees, adding that lip and eye skin is the thinnest skin on our whole bodies, so always make sure they are protected with SPF.

Pat, Don't Rub, When Reapplying

When the scorching sun is beaming down on your skin, you gotta be strategic about how to touch-up your makeup, if necessary. This is another reason why it's best to stick to cream, liquid, and gel-based products—it's easy to build upon the texture with your fingers. "Always pat your products on top of each other, and remember that rubbing things around can make you look cakey," Taylor says.

Toner Will Keep Your Glow on 100

"To referesh my makeup at the beach I use SkinbySyd's Rehydrating Vitamin Toner," says Ward. "I spritz this before I head to the beach for a dewy glow, and then throughout the day to keep my skin hydrated, fresh, and extra dewy." Having the complete opposite problem and feeling oily? Lanoux recommends keeping blotting papers in your beach bag to control the shine.