Makeup Stays Durable During Warm Summer Temperatures
In the summer, high temperatures and sweat can cause makeup to run, skin to shine, and lip color to fade quickly. To enjoy long-lasting makeup in the summer, it is recommended to pay attention to a few things when choosing products and applying them.
Start with a solid skincare base using a lightweight, oil-free moisturizer and always apply sunscreen with at least SPF 30. Prefer sunscreens that double as primers with a matte finish or pore-blurring properties to help keep makeup in place.
Opt for lightweight, breathable makeup formulas. Avoid heavy coverage foundations; instead, choose long-wear, sweat-proof foundations that contain silicone or film-forming agents, such as Estée Lauder Double Wear or NARS Longwear Foundation, applied in thin layers.
Set your base lightly with translucent powder to control shine and lock makeup in place without looking cakey. If you prefer a dewy look, powder can still help absorb initial tackiness and prevent a greasy appearance.
Use setting sprays liberally and in layers. Begin with a setting spray to meld makeup into your skin for a natural finish, then follow with a finishing spray to seal the look and increase durability. Spraying a powder puff with setting spray and pressing it onto the T-zone further boosts longevity.
Choose cream-based blushes and highlighters that blend into the skin and resist patchiness better than powders in heat. Cream blushes melt into skin and fade gracefully, while cream-to-powder highlighters offer a natural glow without sliding off.
For lips, use SPF balms during the day and opt for hydrating, non-sticky glosses. At night, try blurred lip color topped with a clear serum for a fresh look that lasts.
Additional general tips: Always prefer products labeled as heat-, sweat-, or humidity-resistant. Apply makeup in thin layers built up gradually rather than thick, heavy coats. Regularly moisturize mature skin with lightweight, hydrating products to keep makeup smooth and prevent settling into fine lines.
On the eyes, waterproof mascara and long-wearing cream eyeshadows help maintain your look under sweat and humidity. Waterproof cream eye shadow can provide a radiant look for the eyes in hot weather. Applying a primer can help lipstick last longer in hot weather and even out small unevenness on the lip surface.
For shiny skin areas, compact powder is best, or "blotting paper", a mattifying powder paper, can absorb excess oil. According to "haut.de", a light foundation is often sufficient in the summer to even out the complexion. Matte colors are particularly suitable for hot weather as they contain less oil and wax and do not run as quickly.
With these combined strategies, you can keep your makeup fresh, radiant, and intact throughout hot summer days and intense heat conditions.
Maintain your home-and-garden aesthetic by opting for a lightweight, oil-free moisturizer and sunscreen with a matte finish, helping to keep your makeup in place during the summer. In terms of your lifestyle, choose cream-based blushes and highlighters for a sweat-resistant, radiant look.
