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While bushy eyebrows may not yet be synonymous with beach babes, bronzed skin and smoky, dark features were a staple at Miami’s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2013. At Brazilian label Poko Pano, the beauty was inspired by youthful beach goddesses. Make Up For Ever Alliance artist James Vincent served as key makeup artist for the show and created a look that pulled from the metallic trend that’s dominated traditional runways the last two seasons—but did so with the goal of making it beach-ready and “appropriate for everyday.” After applying smoky layers of Make Up For Ever Aqua Cream in a selection of taupe and brown shades, he accented with a hit of gold and bronze.

While temperatures have been sweltering all summer long, this past weekend things got even hotter south of the border for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2013 in Miami. Models strutted down runways surrounded by sand and palm trees, and front-row guests kept complimentary fans swaying throughout the shows. So what better way to test-drive beach-approved beauty than in a city full of salty air and sunshine? As MBFWSwim’s official makeup sponsor four years running, Make Up For Ever knows a thing or two about creating looks that can withstand sweaty summer days. We spoke with their key makeup artists James Vincent and Lottie about summer beauty trends, and have five makeup tips to keep you looking pretty all season long.

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