Summer is full of amazing things, but melting makeup, smeared mascara or super-sticky lipstick is not one of them. No matter where you are in the world, hot, humid, and sweaty summer days are no fun for anyone, especially when you want your makeup to look its best all day long. So we’re here to tell, do not give up with your makeup during the summer months! We’ve put together a few tips and tricks to help keep your makeup looking fresh and pretty, even when the weather is not on your side.
Top Tips To Prevent Make-Up From Melting Off Your Face This Summer
Always Apply Sunscreen
Applying sunscreen should always be part of your skincare routine, especially during the hot summer months. Besides for hydrating your skin, it also protects your skin from the sun. Once you have applied your moisturizer, be sure to properly apply sunscreen to your face and then you can continue with the rest of your makeup. Its also recommended, that when you are outdoors, reapplying sunscreen should happen every two hours- so opting for a spray might be best!
Invest In A Good Primer
Many people tend to either overlook or forget about a face primer, but that doesn’t mean you should too! Apply the primer before your foundation and the rest of your face makeup. Primers are definitely a good idea for the hot summer weather. It not only helps hold the makeup but can also help blur out imperfections-making your face look pretty close to perfect.
Choose a Waterproof Mascara
Even if you’re not hanging out at the beach or poolside, its best to opt for waterproof mascara. Sweating and humidity tend to cause mascara to streak or smudge very easily, but with the help of waterproof mascara, you won’t have these troubles…no matter how sweaty the day is!
Bronzer
During hot summer days, bronzer can easily be your best friend! With so many functions, you can never go wrong with a good bronzer. Powder bronzers are the easiest to apply. So to keep your look very fresh and natural, we recommend applying bronzer where the sun would naturally hits your face such as your cheekbones, nose, and forehead. Trust us, you’ll love the summertime radiance the bronzer gives you!
Play With Some Bright, Fun Colors
Its summer, what’s better than to experiment with beautiful, bold colors? This season its the perfect time to switch up your makeup palettes to the more summery shades. The livelier colors will not only brighten up your face but also give your skin a more youthful glow. Now, we don’t mean to splash color all over year face, first try focus on one area at a time. Whether its a beautiful, vibrant lipstick or a punchy eyeshadow. Be sure to pick the shades the compliment both your personality and your skin tone.