We checked with one of our favorite beauty experts who gave us some fabulous pointers on how to achieve that look before we even get to the beach.

You have to have that all-important bronzer! 

The most natural looking way to apply is to actually begin on the jaw line, just behind your ear. Gently smooth and swirl the product all the way across your jaw line and all around the perimeter of the face. Don’t forget your hairline, your temples and even the hallow of your cheeks. Then you can do a light dusting across the forehead, nose, and chin. This will give you a natural glow.

To balance out the bronze, apply a pinky-peach blush to the apples of the cheeks.

    * The rosiness gives it a more realistic finish.

    * Add a little shimmer powder to the tops of cheekbones and inner        corners of the eyes.

Don’t forget the lip!

To top it off, swipe a beautiful sheer pink lipgloss all over your pout. It will tie the whole look together.