As the summer sun scorches down and the temps heat up, whether indoors or out you’re going to feel the heat. And so will your make-up!In fact, looking good in summer can be a challenge for a number of reasons – including the fact that some products simply don’t hold up well in warm temperatures, both on your face and in their container.
Of course one way around it is to just get a tan and forget about make-up until Labor Day. But that not only increases your risk of skin cancer, it brings on those wrinkles, sometimes decades earlier than they normally would appear.
So what’s the answer? Summer-proof your make-up routine! From choosing the right products, to storing them in the right way, to applying them with an eye towards warmer temperatures, all can go a long way in helping you look and feel your best all summer long.
To help you get started, here are 10 summer make-up tips you won’t want to miss!
10 summer make-up tips
Summer make-up tip # 1: Refrigerate all cream products. We’re talking cream blush, lipstick, even gel eye pencils and shadows. When left in a room without A/C, all of these products can get soft, mushy, and runny when you try to apply them. Keeping them in the fridge will help keep their consistency and make them easier to apply.
Summer make-up tip #2 : Invest in an insulated cosmetic bag. For the reasons sited above, you want to keep your favorite products out of the heat –and trust us, your handbag can become a coal stove when left on a sunny car seat for even 10 minutes. Keeping the products you carry in an insulated bag will help insure they can be easily reapplied without “mush and gush”. In you can’t find an insulated cosmetic bag, pick up an IcyBag - they're not just insulted they come with a small gel pack you freeze and keep in the bag, so everything stays cool - even at the beach!
Summer make-up tip # 3: Always wear primer. Even if you don’t normally use this type of product during cooler months, it’s a must in warm weather. It will put a layer of protection between your skin and your make-up so all products will “set” longer and look better. Ditto for eye primers –they can keep eye make-up looking fresh in even the dankest, warmest weather. Try Avon's Mark Perfection Primer or Avon's Magix Face Protector - both around $10.00
Summer make-up tip #4 : Skip the kohl pencil. Kohl is a natural element and it’s generally not sweatproof. If you perspire even a little, it could give you raccoon eyes far worse than your biggest mascara nightmare.
Summer make-up tip # 5: Swap out foundation for a tinted, oil-free moisturizer. Foundations tend to be heavy and hold in the heat. That makes your face sweat more and that means runny make-up. Moisturizers are more likely to let skin breathe, which means less perspiration and a fresher overall look. Quality tinted moisturizers that won't break the bank include Covergirl Tinted moisturizer (about $6.00), Neutrogena Healthy Skin Enhancer (about $8.00), or Physician's Formula Organic Wear Tinted Moisturizer (about $10.00)
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