How to Make Your Makeup Last
Feeling like a hot mess? Save face with products that can handle the heat. (See shopping information on the following slides.)
Start with Primer
"The pigments in your makeup shift when you get hot and sweaty," says Ni'Kita Wilson, a cosmetic chemist in Woodland Park, New Jersey. "A silicone-based primer absorbs the extra oil and locks everything down." Smooth it over your moisturizer.
Wear Less Foundation
For a lighter touch, apply a liquid or cream formula with a rounded sponge. "Press against your skin to get a sheer, natural look," says Sarah Tanno, celebrity makeup artist. Prefer mineral powder? Invest in a blending blush to keep the finish extra-light.
Conceal with Care
Blend a full-coverage concealer below your eyes and in the corners to hide dark circles but don't go past the outer eye area. "It'll migrate when you sweat and highlight your crow's-feet," says Laura Geller, a makeup artist in New York City.
Swap Eyeshadows
Ditch your dark powder eyeshadow for a long-wearing cream in a fresh summer palette. "Use your pinkie to blend a sheer wash from lashline to crease," says Geller.
Get in Line
Liquid liners are the most budge-proof, but if you're more comfortable with a pencil, be sure to use a waterproof version. "Don't put anything on your lower lashline unless you want a smudgy look for night," says Tanno.
Shape Your Arches
Your eyes need less makeup when your brows are well groomed. Fill them in with a pencil, then brush a clear gel over them to keep the color from bleeding.
Use a Tissue
No need to stock up on blotting papers. "Fold a Kleenex in half and use it to dab a shiny forehead and nose," says Tanno. "It leaves skin nice and light and then you can add some powder."
Cheeky
Top your bronzer with a pop of blush. "A rosy gold shade on your apples gives your golden glow extra staying power and looks more youthful," says Tim Quinn, celebrity makeup artist for Giorgio Armani.
Pucker Up
Stain formulas give your mouth lasting color but since they have a matte texture, you may want to add a drop of gloss to the center of your mouth for extra moisture, says Geller.
Finish It
Use a makeup-setting spray on really hot days or for special events. "They work by forming a water-resistant barrier over your makeup, which keeps it from moving," says Wilson.
Bold brows are the perfect complement to your summer makeup look. See how to shape, tweeze, and fill in your eyebrows with this easy step-by-step guide.
