Endures makeup through summer's heatwave
Summer-Proof Your Makeup: A Guide to Long-Lasting Beauty
In the heat of summer, maintaining a flawless makeup look can be a challenge. But fear not, we've compiled a list of essential tips to help you create a summer-ready makeup routine that will resist foundation running, skin shining, and lip color fading.
1. Prep and Protect the Skin
Start with a well-hydrated and moisturized face. Apply a broad-spectrum SPF to protect your skin and ensure makeup adheres well. Allow 10 minutes for skincare products to fully absorb, avoiding excess slip.
2. Use Primers Strategically
Apply a gripping primer, especially on oily-prone areas like the forehead, chin, and nose, to help makeup stay put longer. Layer this with an illuminating primer for a natural summer glow without excessive shine.
3. Apply Makeup in Thin Layers
Build makeup by applying thin layers of cream products first, then setting them with powder versions to increase longevity while avoiding heavy, melting makeup.
4. Choose Sweat- and Humidity-Resistant Products
Opt for foundations, bronzers, and other face products specifically labeled as long-wear, sweatproof, or humidity-resistant. These formulas are more resilient against heat-induced fading and running.
5. Set with Powder, Avoid Overdoing Under Eyes
Lightly dust a long-lasting pressed or setting powder over foundation and concealer, especially in areas prone to oiliness (T-zone), but avoid powdering under the eyes excessively to prevent dryness.
6. Lock Everything with a Setting Spray
Finish your makeup with a setting spray that controls oil and locks in makeup. Setting sprays with hydrating ingredients (like hyaluronic acid) and polymer fixers can offer up to 24 hours of hold and prevent melting and fading.
7. Handle Lip Color with Multi-Layering
For lips, use long-lasting lip liners or lip stains as a base, then apply your lipstick or gloss. Layering helps prevent fading and smudging. Choose formulas known for their durability and consider touch-ups with a translucent powder pressed lightly over lips for extra hold.
8. Use Radiant Blush Instead of Highlighter
In summer, avoid heavy highlighters as they can add unwanted greasy shine. Instead, opt for a glowy, radiant blush to achieve a healthy glow without excess shine that might look oily.
For shiny skin areas, compact powder is recommended, or alternatively, "blotting paper" can absorb excess oil. Matt shades of lipstick are particularly suitable in hot weather as they contain less oil and wax and therefore do not run as quickly.
Waterproof lipliner is available for longer-lasting lip color in hot weather. Waterproof mascara, eyeliner, and Kajal are recommended for summer to withstand swimming and high temperatures without smudging. BB and CC creams are suitable for providing moisture and mattifying the complexion in the summer.
In the summer, high temperatures and sweat can cause makeup to run, skin to shine, and lip color to fade quickly. Waterproof cream eye shadow can provide a radiant appearance for the eyes in hot weather. A light foundation can even out the complexion in the summer, according to "haut.de". Many daily creams have different levels of sun protection.
In the midst of the summer's heat, don't neglect your fashion-and-beauty routine. Consider augmenting your summer-ready makeup with waterproof mascara, eyeliner, and Kajal for long-lasting resistance against swimming and high temperatures. Additionally, elevate your home-and-garden ambiance by incorporating radiant blush instead of highlighter to avoid excess shine, ensuring a healthy, summer-appropriate glow.
