When you've reached a certain age, going for that girl-next-door look becomes more and more difficult. The key to this, after all, is youth, which taunts and teases until it finally slips away. Thankfully, if you are still years away from that dreaded stage, you can easily wield the power of makeup to fake an enviable teenage glow.

And with summer fast approaching, now is the perfect time to do away with cakey foundation and heavy eye makeup (both of which are bound to melt and run in our oppressive heat). Instead, pat on some tinted moisturizer, then let your cheeks and lips do all the talking. You know that healthy and unbelievably gorgeous flush you get on hot days? That's exactly what summer beauty should be all about, and we've got the six steps that do just that.

Looking to buy? Use our store directory for easy shopping:

• Avon is available through Avon representatives or Avon beauty centers. Check this directory for the center nearest you.
• Benefit is available at Greenbelt 5.
• Bobbi Brown, Chanel, Estee Lauder, NARS, Pur Minerals, Stila, and T. Le Clerc are available at Rustan's Department Stores in Ayala Center Makati, Shangri-la Plaza Mall, Gateway, Alabang Town Center, and Robinsons Place Manila. To learn about other products available from Rustan's, check out the Rustan's—The Beauty Source website.
• MAC is available at Power Plant Mall, Shangri-la Plaza Mall, and Glorietta 3.
• Max Factor and Wet n Wild are available at leading beauty stores and department stores nationwide.
• Natasha Beauty is available online at the official Natasha website. You may also check this directory for the branch nearest you.
• Shiseido is available at Glorietta 4, Power Plant Mall, Bonifacio High Street, Alabang Town Center, Greenhills The Shops, Shangri-La Plaza Mall, SM Makati, SM Mall of Asia, SM Megamall, SM North Edsa, SM Clark, SM Podium, The Landmark Makati, Robinsons Ermita, Marionnaud Mall of Asia, TriNoma, Greenbelt 5, and Eastwood.
• Smashbox and Youngblood are available at Beauty Bar stores nationwide. Check this store directory for the branch nearest you.
• The Body Shop is available at Power Plant Mall, Market! Market!, Trinoma, SM Makati, Eastwood Mall, and Greenhills Shopping Center, among others. You may check this directory for the complete list of stores.

For more makeup tutorials, browse through these links:

• Light, Bright, and Easy: 5 Carefree Beauty Looks to Try
• Lash Out: 6 Steps for Applying Perfect Mascara + 20 Products to Try
• Lip Smacking Good: 4 Gorgeous Lippie Shades to Wear + Over 20 Products to Try

(First published in the April 2005 issue of Good Housekeeping Philippines, Good Looks section as "Makeup Like a Pro;" model photos by Toto Labrador; makeup by Denise Go; adapted for use in Female Network)