Summer is heating up, and with heat comes sweat. We all want to still look cute and put together even in very hot weather, but we also do not want to deal with that unflattering melting or cracking make-up look that can come with summertime heat. Is there anything that can help prevent this from happening? Can you still achieve a well-put-together look in the heat without sweating your make-up off? Yes, you can.

And while it’s not in our hands to control the weather – seriously, what’s with this heat? – we can choose to be wise with our products and their application to make it last.

Here we are sharing our best 7 tips to help summer-proof your make-up.

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Start with Your Skincare

The key to summer-proof your make-up is light and fewer layers of product starting with your skincare, your moisturizer in particular. For the warmer weather, you want to switch over to a lighter moisturizer and if you have oily skin, it would be good to go for an oil-free option.

Since SPF is very important, perhaps you could cut down one layer of the product by choosing a moisturizer that already contains SPF instead of applying one separately after your moisturizer. Either way, make sure to give your products a few minutes to soak in and dry before applying the next.

Wear Less Make-up

When it comes to make-up, less is more especially during summer. Wearing a lighter base is crucial if you want to summer-proof your make-up look and combat cracks. Lightweight foundations are great choices for summer, you do not want anything too thick and heavy so it’s best to avoid any thick cream foundations as they can also end up making you look extra shiny.

A better choice would be to go for a lightweight tinted moisturizer with SPF since these could take care of 2 steps in one- your SPF and add a light layer of coverage at the same time. Another option is if your skin is pretty clear and does not have any problem areas, skip base make-up altogether to summer-proof your make-up. Simply focus on your skincare and SPF step.

Try a Face Primer

This everyday essential is a cornerstone to maintaining a flawless complexion that lasts all day. So, a great way to summer-proof your make-up is by applying a face primer. There are many types of face primers available, but the main purpose of them is to help smooth the face so that your make-up applies smoother and helps keep it in place. You would apply this after your skincare and before your base make-up, giving each a few minutes to dry before applying the next.

Setting powders are also a great choice to summer-proof your make-up, especially if you have oily skin and are using either a light liquid/creamy foundation or a tinted moisturizer. A setting powder will help hold foundation/base make-up in place and prevent it from rubbing off and help keep shine at bay.

Do not over-apply, though, only a light layer is needed to keep your make-up from cracking. After you apply your foundation/tinted moisturizer, let it dry for a couple of minutes, then apply a light layer of setting powder.

Glow Up with some Bronzer

Everyone loves a good, natural, bronzed complexion in the summertime. It has already been mentioned that you want to avoid using too many powder products, but you also don’t want to use all cream products either to sweat-proof your make-up. It is best to use a powder bronzer since it’s lighter and less likely to move around like a cream would with the heat. 

Try a Blush Stain

Blush is a great way to incorporate a healthy-looking pop of color into your look. And when it comes to blush, you can still use those beautiful blush powders as long as you apply them lightly. If you though, want to cut down on your powder products, try using a blush stain instead. These are super lightweight and do not tend to crack in the heat as some powder blushes will do if applied too heavily.

Swap Heavy Lipsticks for Lip Stains

Toss your heavy matte lipstick for the summer and try the season’s simplest trend: lip stains. These long-lasting formulas offer sheer coverage that can be built up, making them super versatile. Stains are lovely because you can always add a lip balm for moisture without worrying about the color traveling.

Always finish with a Setting Spray

Setting sprays are meant to prolong the wear of your make-up look by preventing it from fading, smudging, and cracking making them great products to help sweat-proof your look. Once you have finished applying all of your make-up, you want to lock it in place by spritzing on a setting spray as your last and final step.