Lighten up

Going a few shades lighter or adding highlights to your hair in summer can help to take the harshness out of pale skin.  Your hair will lighten naturally during these months, so giving it a professional helping hand with a trip to the hairdresser certainly can't hurt.

Switch to subtle coverage

Switching up your foundation for a tinted moisturiser in Summer is a great way to appear fresh faced and healthy without a tan.  A tinted moisturiser is a good way to subtly cover your imperfections without having to wear a full face of makeup.

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Protect yourself

Sunscreen is an absolute essential for any fair skinned girl and especially during the warmer months of the year when the sun does the most damage.  There are a wide range of sunscreens available on the market for both face and body and to suit any budget.  Sunscreen will not only protect you from the harsh elements of nature, but will help maintain an even skin tone.  As with tanned skin, fair skin looks it's best when it's even and a similar shade all over.

Embrace the trends

Don't be afraid to try out some of the makeup trends for the new season.  A bright coral lip looks just as beautiful on fair skin as it does on tanned skin.

Bronze with caution

Bronzers can be a great way to add a bit of warmth to fair skin.  It's important to go for a bronzer that contains a bit of shimmer, and isn't too dark for your skin tone.  The shimmer will help lighten the look, and stop the bronzer from being to heavy on your skin.

Embrace who you are!

The bottom line is to embrace who you are.  If you're sick and tired of trying to fake a decent tan during summer, stop.  If anything, you'll save yourself a lot of time and effort and will have more time to get out and enjoy the beautiful weather.  Protect the skin you're in, and this year try to embrace your fair skin all year round, not just during the hibernation months.

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