There's nothing worse than feeling your makeup run on a hot or humid day. Instead of spending your day stressing about the condition of your makeup, be proactive. Taking steps to protect your look can help you enjoy your day while keeping your look. Our 3 makeup tips for high humidity include:
- Starting with Oil-free Primer
- Switching to a Matte Foundation
- Using Translucent Setting Powder or a Setting Spray
Starting with Oil-free Primer
While the primer isn't technically makeup, your skincare can have a dramatic effect on your makeup. With the summer heat and our skin producing oil, experts recommend using an oil-free moisturizer and primer for cleansing. This is a preventative measure to keep makeup from settling into pores and creases. Essentially, it helps smooth your facial texture, creating an even canvas on which to apply makeup. It's especially useful for eyeshadow application, helping improve makeup duration without reapplication.
Switching to a Matte Foundation
Another way to help combat oiliness is to use a "matte" foundation rather than one that improves "radiance." The summer humidity will naturally create a "shiny glow." So any "luminous” foundation will go overboard, creating a very sweaty look and feel.
Using Translucent Setting Powder or a Setting Spray
Once your look is complete and you're ready to take on the day, there's one last step to keep it in place. Applying a translucent setting powder or setting spray is one of the best ways to fight against sweat. Any areas prone to sweating or looking oily will look much better with a translucent powder or setting spray. A high-quality setting spray will lock in your makeup application while looking natural. Just be sure to mist your face with the spray about an arm's length away, not too close.
Additional Makeup Hacks
- Water-resistant Makeup Products: Additional steps to combat sweating and smearing include using waterproof products. Both water-resistant mascara and eyeliner products are common waterproof makeup products people use to improve all-day wearability.
- Less is Better: Letting your skin breathe with light layers of makeup in the summer helps to reduce the stickiness feeling on days with high humidity.
- Drink lots of water: Drinking water helps the body regulate temperature and sweat less!
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