admin Summertime is great for many things, from basking in the sunshine to barbecues and beer gardens, but it can also wreak havoc on your make-up.
This week, the Met Office has warned that a heatwave is set to sweep over parts of the UK, with temperatures expected to soar as high as 37C in London on Thursday.
With heat and humidity at an all-time high, you might think it’s pointless to even wear make-up in the first place given that it might just slide off your face anyway but, if you want to wear it, don’t give up just yet.
While it is true that it can be difficult to keep your makeup looking fresh in sweltering climes, there are ways to ensure that your foundation, mascara and contour stay in place, even through sweat.
According to make-up artist, all good heatproof make-up should start with prepping and priming the skin.
A secret weapon when it comes to creating long-lasting foundation, experts suggests starting with a few squirts of moisturiser on your face to add hydration as this will help your make-up last longer and sit better.
When it comes to choosing a primer, opting for something lightweight that will take away any excess oil such as the Elemis Pro-Collagen Insta-Smooth Primer.
Alternatively, if you prefer a glow during summer, Becca’s Backlight Priming Filter is a great option as it will help to even out your base whilst adding a “lit within” look.
Alternatively, expert suggests using a lightweight formula such as a tinted SPF, instead.
“This way you are getting your sun protection and a healthy glow in one. It Cosmetics CC Cream is also a brilliant summer base as it evens out the complexion without adding too much weight.”
For optimum results, the makeup artist advises applying your foundation with a damp beauty blender to really work the product into the skin.
Waterproof products are great for super-sweaty days, particularly when it comes to avoiding pesky “panda eyes”.
But, it’s not just your eye makeup that needs attention as Potter-Dixon also recommends investing in waterproof products for your lips and eyebrows.
“Colour wise, Stila’s Stay All Day Lipstick does exactly that,” one of the expert explains.
“I like to use a touch of this on my cheeks too. For brows, Benefit’s Precisely My BrowPencil is great for creating a natural looking eyebrow that is completely water resistant.”
Regrettably, sweat can cause powder products to streak when you get hot and bothered so switching out powder blushes and eyeshadows for cream or gel-based versions is the perfect solution.
Cream products like Mac’s Pro Longwear Paint Pot and Pro Longwear Fluidline Brow Gelcreme are designed to stay flexible for application but “dry down and set allowing you to have the ease of a cream but the longevity of a powder”.
An expert adds “Chanel Soleil Tan de Chanel is a buildable cream bronzer that won’t melt off of your face, while Milk Makeup’s Lip and Cheek Stick and the Jillian Dempsey’s Cheek Tint, are my go to’ for cream blushers.”
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