Easy Tips for a Sweat-Proof Makeup to Beat the Humid Weather

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Last Updated on June 29, 2022 by Sagarika Kapoor

It’s the peak of summers right now. And most of us are struggling with smudged and messy makeup. But it doesn’t always have to be like that. We all know someone who always has their makeup on point and completely in place for hours. And we all wonder how they work it work, don’t we? Well, the secret to beautiful, sweat-proof makeup is out and we’ve figured it all out for you! Doing your makeup right and making it last long is a work of art and we’re here to help you decode the trick. From waterproof makeup to cream products, here’s everything you need for a sweat-proof makeup look this summer!

Tips for a Sweat-Proof Makeup Look this Summer

Start With the Right Primer

Many makeup artists and enthusiasts have started swearing by their favorite primer. Primers are applied right after moisturizing the face and helps to set the makeup well. Additionally, primers also make your makeup last long and help in blurring pores and fine lines. For the summer season, go for a non-oily, mattifying primer to start your makeup on the right note. This will help prevent sweating and moving of the makeup. You can either get a cream, gel or a spray primer. Buy the product that suits your skin type and needs. You can also use an eye primer to help you keep the eyeshadow in place for longer hours.

Make Sure to Apply a Light, Natural Base

In summers, less is definitely more. The best way to make sure you’ve nailed the sweat=proof makeup look is to use fewer products and in minimum quantity. When you put too much makeup on your face, it tends to clog the pores and the sweat mixes with the products to create a cakey base. Instead of putting on a thick base, skip the foundation and simply go in with the concealer. Use a concealer for dark circles and to lightly hide any dark spots or acne marks. Simply use a loose powder to set the base wherever needed. For a natural and even finish, you can even opt for a BB cream.

Ditch Powder Products, go for Cream or Liquid Instead

It’s no brainer that powder products can make you look cakey. Especially when they’re applied one after the other. Instead of stacking powder products on top of each other, use cream or liquid products. Cream blushes, highlighters, bronzers not only look good, but also have a long stay. When it’s a hot sunny day outside, your cream or liquid products will have you back and last around 12 hours. If you don’t want to immediately invest in these products, try your red or pink bullet lipstick on your cheek and blend it with a beauty blender. This will give you the same effect as a cream blush. And once you get a hang of it, you can go and get yourself these products.

Pro Tip: Always carry blotting papers or oil-absorbing strips with you. Whenever you feel like sweat or oil is accumulating on your face, simply dab all over your face with blotting paper. This will help you sustain your natural, soft glow all day long.

Use Natural, Sheer Shades for the Eyes

For a sweat-proof makeup look, you must keep your makeup as light and natural as possible. Just like your base, keep your eye makeup, too, minimal. Instead of deeper shades, go for light, sheer shades that can blend easily and look naturally beautiful. With natural shades, even if they get smudged, it still looks good since your natural complexion is primarily peeking through the shadow. On the contrary, dark shades or kohl rimmed eyes look messy if the products get smudged. Instead of using kajal, go with a very small brown or black wing and a single coat of mascara. This will help you define your eyes without going overboard or messing up your summer look.

Go for Waterproof Makeup Products

One of the most obvious tips for a sweat-proof makeup look for the summer, is to use waterproof products. Your best bet to beat the humid weather is wearing long-wear and smudge-proof formulas. Mascara, kajal, liner, lipstick are all the products that come in waterproof variants. They can prevent your makeup from getting ruined because of all the sweat. Now these might be a little difficult to take off at the end of the day, but while you’re out and about, they won’t budge an inch. When it comes to removing your makeup, simply use an oil based cleanser and wipe it down with cotton pads before washing your face with a foaming cleanser.

Finish With a Good Quality Setting Spray

Finishing off your makeup with a good quality setting spray is essential for a long lasting makeup look. Setting sprays help your makeup blend into your skin and stay put for a longer time. There are tons of sprays available in the market. You must choose the one that suits your requirement and budget the most and use it religiously over your makeup. Setting spray prevents your makeup from smudging, cracking and fading, and some sprays even work as primers that you can use before your makeup. To spread your spray evenly, shake well before use and apply from an arm’s length in small squirts. You can even use your setting spray once you’ve put your base for a super long and smudge-free wear.

Reapply SPF in Powder or Stick Form

Last but not the least, SPF!! No matter how amazing your skin and makeup looks, you cannot skip on the sunscreen. You have to apply a sufficient amount of sunscreen every day and reapply it every 4-5 hours throughout the day to ensure you have the right amount of SPF at all times. To keep your sweat-proof makeup intact, make sure to apply powder or stick SPF. There are many many variants of sunscreen available nowadays and most of them are convenient for application over makeup. Choose a sunscreen according to your skin type – if you have oily skin, go for matte or powder sunscreens and if you have dry skin, go for spray or stick sunscreen. And remember to always choose a sunscreen with higher SPF for best results.

We hope you found this tips helpful. Remember to follow them while doing your makeup in summers. And for more such tips and hacks,

stay tuned to Styl Inc Blogs.

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Signing off,

Kashika