I don’t know about anyone else, but this bout of extreme heat and humidity that’s recently been hitting the northeast has meant a serious adjustment in my makeup routine. No matter where you are – from Miami to Cali, some summer days are just too hot for your makeup norm, and finding ways to avoid a meltdown are essential. From staying flawless to making sure you have that extra protection from the sun, here’s a look at some great makeup tips for warm weather.
Makeup Tips for Warm Weather
Moisturize. It may seem counterintuitive to the high levels of humidity, but keeping your skin moisturized is absolutely essential for a fresh-faced look. Think about choosing a moisturizer that has an SPF so that you’re getting good sun protection while you’re at it.
Go for waterproof mascara (or even try lash tinting) to keep raccoon eyes at bay. There’s nothing worse than jumping in the pool or the sea and coming out with mascara everywhere but your lashes. Making waterproof mascara a staple of your summer cosmetic bag is essential for looking good – even at the beach! Want to take it to the next level? Try eyelash tinting and skip mascara all together!
Skip the heavy foundation. You might be tempted to roll with your normal makeup routine, but let’s be honest – you don’t really need it! Getting to show off your summer glow is one of the best parts of the season – so, rather than having a foundation meltdown, skip it entirely. Opt for a light dusting of mineral foundation just to even things out. Otherwise, you’re good to go.
Prevent dry and chapped lips with lip balm. The perfect complement to your bronzed summer skin…? Your soft and moisturized lips, of course! Skip the intense lip colors and keep it naturally gorgeous with a quick dab of gloss or lip balm.
Choose a warm, rosy cheek stain. Accentuate that flush and fresh-faced look with a bit of cheek stain on the apples of your cheeks rather than traditional blush. That sweet glow will look like a natural extension of your summer color.
Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. I know we say this all the time, but it’s true! Keeping your skin hydrated from the inside out will keep it in tip top shape and you’ll stay looking your absolute best. Filling up on water each day will keep you feeling great and looking good too.
How do you stay looking fresh even in the thick of the summer heat?
