Summer brings heat. We all want to look good despite the hot weather, but only with the melting and cracking makeup that comes with the summertime heat. You might wonder: How can I prevent this from happening? Can I still look put together in the heat without sweating as much?
Of course you can! In this article, we’ll share with you a few tips to make your makeup ready for the hot weather, especially if you live in a climate that has quite hot weather!
Prep Your Base
First, you need to prep your base. It’s easier than a long game of Jili, for sure. There’s a secret behind sweat-proof makeup: the approach of “less is more.” If you have oily skin, you’ll have to make changes to your routine – more lightweight products and oil-free bases. Don’t forget to give your products a soak before applying another one so that they don’t melt in the heat – and also time to work their magic once they’ve set!
Since SPF is crucial, especially in hotter weather, you can benefit from moisturizing sunscreen or a moisturizer that already contains SPF to protect your skin from the heat.
Less Makeup
During the summer, less is more. You may need a lighter base to sweat-proof your makeup and fight off the cracks. Over the years, skin tints have penetrated the market and opened a new can of worms for lighter-than-foundation bases – perfect for every day! If you prefer the reliability of a foundation, then you can opt for lightweight foundations since they are excellent choices for the summer. Avoid too thick and heavy foundations; they’ll make you look shiny.
You can also opt for a lightweight tinted moisturizer with SPF since it can provide SPF protection and some coverage simultaneously. However, remember: having SPF in your makeup is still not an excuse not to wear actual sunscreen on your skin.
If you have any blemishes, you can add some concealer, and for those with oily skin, a light powder foundation can go a long way. Ensure your layers are light so your skin can breathe and the base will not crack.
Use Multi-Use Products
For those on the go, you can rely on using one multi-use product. You can save time and use fewer products that work harder for you, especially when travelling. This helps ensure that the looks you work on are more cohesive. You can use Milk Makeup Lip and Cheek, which you can also apply to your loads.
Use A Brush
Lastly, we recommend using a brush instead of a sponge for your makeup. A sponge tends to soak up a lot of product, and makeup contains silicones such as dimethicone and Cyclopentasiloxane. Most people apply makeup from the back of their hands because it helps warm up the product, thus making it easier to use and adhere to the skin.
We recommend The Big Brush by Saie. It is excellent for foundation and bronzer, and many Sephora reviewers have given it 5 stars.
Set Your Face
Lastly, set your face with powder and a solid setting spray. Set your liquid products with powder to make them last. Don’t forget to use primers, too. Your setting spray also needs to be good.
Wrapping Up
We’ve rounded up makeup base prep tips for the hot weather! We hope that during this hot weather, your makeup will stay longer and look better than ever.
