While the summer sun shines, giving us vitamins and beautiful bronze tan, the high temperatures and humidity make it a challenge for those who want to keep their makeup look flawless throughout the day. So how can we ensure that it remains fresh and radiant despite the summer heat and active sunlights making our makeup sweat? Here, we provide you with all the best tips and tricks so you can enjoy your summer adventures touch-up free!
Skin Prep is Key
Start by cleansing your face to create the perfect base for your makeup to glide onto your skin without obstacles, this will visibly prolong the look. We recommend using a light texture oil-free moisturizer to avoid leaving your skin looking too shiny. Also apply a mattifying primer to create a smooth base and help control oil and shine throughout the day. Remember to choose products that suit your skin type for a beautiful long-lasting effect.
Gabrielle Robert , Bianca Tuzée
Opt for Lightweight Formulas
Lightweight formulas allow the skin to breathe, which is especially important in hot and humid weather. Heavy makeup, on the contrary, can clog pores and cause irritation. In addition, lighter makeup formulas like BB and CC creams are often designed to be more resistant to sweat and humidity. They typically contain SPF, helpful acids and ingredients that help them stay on the skin longer. They can also be easily layered for extra coverage, which is especially useful in the summer, allowing you to tailor your coverage to the occasion.
Holly Broomhall , Adrian Armstrong
Don’t Skip the Setting
Summer makeup setting is the key to a long-lasting, flawless look all day long. Simply choose your fighter – powder or spray. After applying makeup, lightly spread a translucent powder over your face to absorb excess oil and lock in your makeup. Pay special attention to areas prone to shine, such as the T-zone. For a more long-lasting effect, use a baking technique, densely applying setting powder to the forehead and under-eye areas. If you opt for a spray, carefully splash it all over your face before applying mascara, then wait for it to settle into your base.
Go for Matte Textures
Although glossy and creamy makeup has been a summer trend for a while now, liquid and cream textures don't do much to help makeup be more long-lasting. Matte and powder blush and bronzers have always been the most resistant to heat and humidity, so it's best to favor them. In order to end up with that summer glow, you can add a light shimmery powder highlighter on your cheekbones at the end and fix your makeup with a glowing setting spray.
Holly Broomhall , Levi-Jade Taylor , Lauren Bamford
Use Waterproof Products
In the summer heat, not only foundation and concealer, but also eye and lip makeup can suffer from high temperatures and humidity. To prevent smudging, we advise you to choose as many waterproof products as possible. This will help avoid smudging and sweating due to heat or humidity. For lips, you can choose long-lasting lipsticks or lip tints that can withstand the heat and do not fade.
