For all you makeup mavens out there who cannot give up wearing makeup during the hot summers, this sweat-proof makeup guide is for you. With these tips you can learn how to keep your base makeup looking fresh all day without having to worry about sweat melting it all away.
Minimal Skincare Routine
Stop applying too many products on your skin in the AM. Stick to just the basics and your makeup look has a better chance of lasting all day. Skin prep during the summers should involve just a cleanser, toner, a single lightweight serum, and a hydrating sunscreen. You can also go for a cleanser, toner, moisturizer, and sunscreen routine. If you want to keep it even more simple, follow a cleanser, serum, and sunscreen routine which is just 3 steps.
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Do Not Skip Primer
You might feel that applying primer is an additional step that will only make you sweat more and feel heavy on your skin, you are mistaken. A primer is key if you want your foundation to stay in place. Without primer, your foundation and concealer can easily melt away and transfer within minutes. Choose an oil-controlling primer or a mattifying primer or even a lightweight serum-based or water-based primer for your summer makeup routine.
Choose Matte Base Makeup Products
Stay away from dewy and cream-base formulas when it comes to base makeup products like foundation and concealer. Since you are more likely to sweat on your face, opting for matte base makeup products will work much better for Summers.
This way even if you do end up sweating, your matte Base will end up looking slightly dewy whereas if you chose a dewy base product, your skin would look super oily after sweating. Most matte Base makeup products also have oil-controlling properties which makes you appear to sweat less and they also stay on longer.
Perimeter Blend For Sweat-Proof Makeup
Dot your foundation on the perimeters of your face like the top of your forehead, center of your chin, in front of your ears, and on your jawline. Once you’ve placed these foundation dots on the perimeters, use a foundation brush and blend inwards.
What this does is helps keep minimal product in the areas that tend to get oily. So that means the areas like your nose, mouth, cheeks, and center of the forehead gets even coverage with less product, which means these areas will sweat less and look cakey.
Opt For Stains And Tints
Instead of cream based blushes and lipstick, opt for watery lip & cheek tints or gel based lip & cheek tints. These add a refreshing hint of color without feeling heavy. And the best part is, they last for long hours. Lip stains can last on the lips even after you go through a couple of drinks or eat greasy foods. Even on the cheeks, these tints feel weightless and make your skin look naturally flushed.
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Set It All With With Powder
Use a finely milled loose setting powder to combat oiliness and set your makeup in place. Loose powders will lock in your makeup and will also control shine. If you want to be a little extra with sun protection, you can even opt for a sunscreen powder.
Wear Water-resistant Eye Makeup
Yes, the key to making your eye makeup last all day during summers is to wear only waterproof and smudge-resistant eyeliners and mascara. These water-resistant eye makeup formulas will also be resistant to sweat and that means your mascara and eyeliner won’t smudge even if you do end up sweating a lot or rubbing your eyes.
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