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Clear skies, flowing summer breezes, blooming flowers, cut to rising heat, sweaty days, and more. Summer days are beautiful, but they also take a toll on your skin and everyday makeup. The list is endless: sticky face, sliding makeup, smeared eyeliner, but it’s time to make your everyday makeup summer-proof.
Let’s enjoy the summer days with very few things to worry about and less skin damage.
Why is summer makeup different from other seasons?
Our skin demands special attention throughout the summer. The sun is reaching its zenith. Depending on where you live, the weather can range from extremely humid to quite dry. UV rays can cause us to tan and harm our skin. There are many more variables in the summer than in any other season. Your skin must be given the extra care it needs.
Before we get into any tips or tricks, we can’t stress the importance of SPF enough. I need SPF, you need SPF, everyone needs SPF! Apply a generous amount of SPF all year, especially during the summer. Find an SPF that is appropriate for your skin and does not leave a white cast or crumble off. Your sunscreen should have an SPF of at least 30. Moisturise and apply sunscreen to stay away from sun damage and keep your skin plump and hydrated.
This are the Summer Makeup Tips & Tricks for Long Lasting Makeup
Tip No. 1: Use Light Makeup
The more layers of makeup you have on your face, the more likely it is to melt. It’s summer, so sweat is inevitable unless you are one of the few lucky ones who don’t sweat much. So keep your makeup light.
Tip No. 2: Use compact powder instead of foundation
Hear us out: we know that matte foundations are popular in the summer. However, removing that one layer of foundation can be far more beneficial. Choose a buildable medium-to-high coverage compact powder like Botanico Timeless Matte Compact that matches your skin tone. Make sure it has a hydrating matte formula since our skin needs all the moisture it can get in the heat. This helps to conceal any flaws or discolouration on your face. The mattifying powder formula keeps your makeup in place, and compacts are available for quick touchups.
Buy Botanico Timeless Matte Compact: Rs. 1200/-
Tip No. 3: Experiment with blush and highlighter
Summer means the sun is at its brightest. Let us take advantage of this. Summer makeup is all about playing with light and shadows as well as colour. Apply your favourite blush on your cheeks and a little portion of your nose. Choose summer colours like coral or peach.
And one can only imagine the sheer artistry a highlighter can create, especially in the summer. Apply a highlighter to the highest parts of your face and let the radiance speak for itself the rest of the day.
We’re not even exaggerating when we say that all you need is some blush, highlighter, lipstick or lip lacquer, and mascara, and you are cool for the summer.
Buy Glow-On Blush Duo: Rs. 900/-
Buy Prism Perfect Highlighter Duo: Rs. 900/-
Tip No. 4: Instead of lipstick, use lip lacquer
Summer is the season of light. Lip lacquer can add a little additional shine to your glowing face. Lip lacquers, such as Super Butter Lip Lacquer, are highly pigmented and offer the finishing touch to your makeup. The formulation is incredibly buttery and moisturising, keeping your lips nourished in the hot weather. Trust us when we suggest that everyone’s makeup bag should include healthy, lustrous lip lacquers.
Buy Super Butter Lip Lacquer Price: Rs. 875/-
Tip No. 5: Blot rather than swipe
Sweat is one of makeup’s arch-nemeses. While we can’t control sweat in this heated climate, we can surely handle things well when it comes to makeup. Use blotting paper and a little dab over the sweaty areas of the face. A sweeping motion usually moves the makeup from its place, making it go haywire.
Needless to say, opt for waterproof formulas for obvious reasons. When choosing formulas and finishes for makeup, a matte finish is amazing, but what’s even better is hydrating matte. It gives you a matte finish without drying down your skin, so it works with dry skin, oily skin, and combination skin.
