A big thank you to ZYRTEC^® for sponsoring this post.  As always, all opinions are my own.

 

‘Tis the season y’all.  Spring is such a lovely time: warmer weather, fresh blooms, and outdoor BBQ date nights.  What’s the one thing that can hinder these fun activities? Allergies.  If you’ve been following along for awhile, you know that I was born and raised here in Kentucky, and let me tell ya, springtime in Kentucky is R-O-U-G-H.  I’m always trying to conquer allergy symptoms like itchy, watery eyes, as well as beauty challenges associated with allergies, like puffiness! No worries, there are a few helpful steps that you can take to start conquering your seasonal allergies, and the dreaded ALLERGY FACE^® that comes along with them!

I’ve been using ZYRTEC^® for years to help relieve my seasonal allergies and I honestly consider it a spring beauty staple of mine.  It provides consistent allergy relief and allows me to enjoy date nights with J {like this one at our fave BBQ joint in KY!}.  You can almost always find ZYRTEC^® in my purse, along with makeup staples to freshen up my look.

ZYRTEC^® coined the term ALLERGY FACE^® to describe the beauty challenges associated with allergies, including watery eyes, red nose and puffiness. I know what it feels like to not know what kind of makeup to utilize for your ALLERGY FACE^®, but I’ve got 5 Makeup Tips for Allergy Season that will help provide you with a fresh spring look without sacrificing fun outdoor date nights!

1. Nix the Eyeliner: I find that eyeliner on my waterline only irritates my red and itchy eyes more.  Try going eyeliner-free, which still allows you to utilize your favorite eye shadow looks!
2. Use Waterproof Mascara: You can’t totally prevent your eyes from watering, so waterproof mascara is the perfect solution.  Lengthen your lashes without having your mascara run.
3. Keep Powder in Your Purse: I always keep pressed powder in my purse to blot my face throughout the day and evening.  It helps cover your redness and control oiliness!
4. Hide Dark Circles with Under-Eye Concealer: Utilize a lighter color concealer to cover dark circles under your eyes.  A peach tinted concealer works really well!
5. Embrace Eye Shadow: I love using coppery tones this time of year.  Not only is it perfect for spring, but it also tends to cover redness! Blend the shadow thoroughly and bring it along your lower lash line as well.

Lastly, this isn’t *technically* a makeup tip, but one overall tip that I can’t stress enough is to HYDRATE.  It’s amazing what hydration can do for puffiness from ALLERGY FACE^® & for your overall health!

I would love to hear your all’s makeup tips for when you have ALLERGY FACE^®! Leave them in the comments below!

Photography by Erin Trimble Photography