photo by Joseph Gray
As the temperature rises, the key to keeping your makeup looking flawless is to embrace the lighter, fresher looks of summer instead of trying to fight the heat. Try these tips to stay beautiful all summer long:
- Wear less powder and reapply more often.
Use half as much powder foundation as you normally would and aim for sheer coverage. When your nose starts to get a bit shiny, use blotting papers to wipe off excess oil (eco-friendly option: use small cloths that you can just throw in the wash later). Then apply a fresh (light) layer of powder.
. - Use loose mineral powders instead of pressed powders.
Loose mineral powders are more resistant to sweat and oil because they usually don’t contain any oils or waxes.
. - Skip the eye liner during the day.
Instead, just wear a light layer of eye shadow (see #4 below) and save the eye liner for evening when the temperature cools down a little.
. - Keep your eye shadow light, fresh, and natural.
Skip the heavy colors and opt for a light shade all over your lids in a color that’s close to your skin tone. Bronzers, all-over face colors, and beige eye shadows work really well. And if they start to crease, it won’t be as noticeable.
. - Swap your lipstick for lip gloss or a tinted lip balm.
They’re lighter, fresher, and more natural-looking. Plus, lipstick can soften in the heat, leaving you with a broken tube if you press too hard when you apply it. Lip balm holds up to heat better since it’s supported by the tube and lip gloss is already semi-liquid, so it doesn’t matter if it softens a bit.
Do you have any secrets to looking gorgeous during the summer heat? Share them below!
