Summer Makeup Tips

Jul 1

Jul 1 Summer Makeup Tips

With some cities reopening and the weather getting warmer, many people are finally stepping out after months of quarantine. Whatever plans you have when you can go out again, here are some tips for your summer makeup looks.

Less Is More

Being no stranger to summer heat and humidity after living in Miami for a portion of my life, I will say that less is more when it comes to summer makeup, especially when it comes to face makeup. In the summer months, I tend to wear a bb cream or a tinted moisturizer, or a light foundation if I want some more coverage. I also tend to go lighter on the eye makeup, opting for nudes and golds rather than my usual dark smokey eyes, and will usually not wear false eyelashes in the summer months if I know the event will involve quite a bit of time outside (I have had my eyelash glue melt and it is not a pleasant sensation).

Sunscreen And Primer Are Your Friends

I do not burn easily, but let me tell you nose and cheek sunburn are no fun. Make sure you are applying sunscreen before your primer and makeup, since sunscreen should be applied directly to the skin. For primer, use something that is light, cooling, and long-lasting. You want something that won’t feel heavy and warm, but will still prevent your makeup from moving, creasing, or sweating off.

Cream Is Better

While you can still use cream makeup and it won’t be the end of the world, cream makeup is a bit better in the summer months. Unlike powder, it won’t get cakey once you start sweating, since it sinks into the skin and blends with the foundation. Also, going back to the less is more idea, I usually find myself using less cream product since it is more pigmented and blends out easily, so you will be applying less product on you face and avoiding cakiness,

Look For The Waterproof Label

Use waterproof eye makeup in the summer months, particularly mascara and eyeliner, especially if you live in a more humid climate. Regular mascara and eyeliner will migrate to under your eyes, leading to the dreaded raccoon look. Waterproof mascara and eyeliner, however, will be less likely to do this, since the humidity will not have the same effect due to them being waterproof. Just make sure you fully remove the mascara and eyeliner, since they have a habit of being left behind and being a bit harder to remove than regular eyeliner and mascara.

Setting Powder And Setting Spray

Setting Powder might seem strange for the summer months, but I’m telling you that it is great. It will prevent your makeup from creasing and from moving, since the powder will help absorb oil and sweat that would otherwise break down the makeup. Setting Spray will not only lock the whole look in, it will also make it last and provide a cooling effect.

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