Summer is the perfect time to take a break from smokey eyes and try a very soft and natural look. Here are some tips from Jane Iredale on how to create a look that is fresh, beautiful and appropriate for any occasion. Bonus: it takes just five minutes!

1. From the Sweet Spot PurePressed Eye Shadow Triple, apply the creamy shade to the entire eyelid, lashes to brow, using the Deluxe Shader Brush. Be sure to work some of it into the inner corner of the eyes to give a bright, wide-eyed look.With the same brush, press the peach shade to the lid, blending up into and above the crease.

2. Using the Crease Brush, dot the chocolate shade carefully into into the crease, blending up. Keep the dark shade in the crease leaving the outer corner of the eyelid light.

3. Moisten the Angle Liner Brow Brush and use it to line the upper lash with the chocolate shade. 

4. Finish the eyes with Longest Lash Thickening and Lengthening Mascara in Black Iceto give them a feathery-soft look.

5. To get a fresh, windy-day flush, use the Dome Brush to apply plenty of Whisper PurePressed Blush to the cheeks. Don’t be shy here! Smile to see the apples of your cheeks, then pop the color straight on them. Blend in a circular motion to cover the whole cheek. The intention is to look very bright and rosy here, so if you have more natural color in your cheeks than you like, you may want to tone this step down a bit. 

6. The bright pink lip is such a beautiful trend this year, I had to include it. It looks so flattering and youthful. Pink Candy PureGloss is a great choice, applied straight to the lips. 

Makeup tips via Jane Iredale Makeup Blog

Want the look of faux eye lashes without irritating your eyes? 

Here’s the lowdown on fibre mascaras (aka ‘sculpting fibre’) that promise to deliver the look of false lashes without the mess:

They contain a high amount of nylon, silk or rayon micro-fibres that attach onto your lashes, giving you that longer, fuller look. Some come mixed directly into your mascara; others are separate and need to go on in layers in between coats of mascara. The upside is that they do create length and volume superior to that of a regular mascara. 

If you have sensitive eyes or wear contacts, however, these same fibres can fall into your eyes and create a mess of issues.

One of our favourite mascaras is one that is safe and gentle, yet delivers what it promises - Long and thick lashes that will not flake off - Jane Iredale Longest Lash Thickening & Lengthening Mascara.

For more info on Jane Iredale mineral makeup products click here. 

This dual-purpose formula contains sea minerals that condition lashes so they can grow to their fullest potential, while thousands of cellulose fibers coat the lashes for a look that’s glamorous, rich and full. The extra large, tapered brush makes application easy and separates lashes effortlessly.

• Packaged in a squeezable tube with the highest quality brush

• Contains 75% more product than normal mascaras

• Conditions lashes so they don’t clump, flake or break

Tip: When Longest Lash Lengthening Mascara is initially used, it may feel drier than other mascaras. This is because the normal water content has been replaced with algae extracts. The power of the extracts is what nourishes and conditions the lashes.