Heat, humidity and sweat; three of make-up’s biggest enemies. Or so you might think. It doesn’t have to be that way, since nifty products and clever application techniques can help your make-up stay put through thick and thin – and that’s with a mask on, too.
Here find five make-up artist-approved tips to harness when it’s hot. Prep the skin How you tend to your skin you apply make-up is key to enhancing the longevity of base formulas. As well as hydrating the skin, make-up artist Jamie Genevieve is a great believer in the power of primer for make-up longevity.
“Use a primer that feels slightly tacky,” she recommends. Most formulas now marry stellar primer capabilities with hydrating and barrier-boosting ingredients, like hyaluronic acid and niacinamide. Choose the right foundation Finding the right is essential if you want to wear it all day – and it’s not as difficult as you might think.
Those who prefer a barely-there finish should opt for BB or CC creams, or tinted moisturisers – Lisa Eldridge’s new Seamless Skin Enhancing Tint is second to none for a glowy summer finish. For those who like medium coverage and upwards, look for products labelled “long wear”. “These will have been tested by a panel of people to ensure they can perform in such a manner,” says Debbie Finnegan, MAC’s global senior artist.
MAC’s Studio Fix Fluid Foundation is one such formula and promises to last for up to 24 hours on skin. Set your base Whether you use a spray or a powder, setting your make-up is key. “If you don’t usually set your make-up, powder is great, even if you just apply it to the areas of your skin where make-up tends to move the most,” says Genevieve.
“Using a light powder with a makes the skin look airbrushed.” It’s also key to use a she says – and yes they do work. “Setting sprays contain ingredients that form a protective veil over your make-up – you can use it as a last step in your make-up routine, or go one step further and mist between layers of make-up to help blend.
The latter helps make-up stay in place all day.” Consistency is key To heat-proof your make-up look, switch creamy consistencies for powder textures instead. “In the heat, I would recommend making the most of your eye make-up, and add a matte bronzer and powder blush as these will last the duration,” advises Webb.
“Cream and gel textures may move slightly over time, so go for matte products.” Waterproof your eyes If the heat all gets a bit much and your mascara simply won’t stay put, swap your normal mascara for a waterproof number. Rimmel’s Scandaleyes Volume on Demand Waterproof Mascara delivers a full and fluttery finish that stays put, no matter what you throw at it.
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