Summer is full of fun activities like beach days, outdoor dates, and music festivals. The worst thing ever is when you do an amazing makeup look and it melts away in the sun when you’re having fun! Check out these tips for achieving perfect summer makeup.
1. Keep It Light
Heavy, cakey foundation looks and feels uncomfortable in hot weather. To avoid a makeup meltdown in the summer sun, go with a lighter look by just using tinted moisturizer. You’ll still get a little coverage but won’t have to worry looking too shiny or melty. Plus you will get the benefits of dewy, well-moisturized skin later on!
2. Protect Your Skin With Makeup
When the sun is out, protecting your skin from its damaging rays is essential. Sun damage can cause your skin to age prematurely, not to mention it can lead to skin cancer! Luckily, many makeup products now include SPF in their formulas. One great example is EOSActive Protection Lip Balm. It comes in two delicious fruity flavors and includes SPF 15 protection to shield the extra-sensitive skin on your lips.
3. Use a Setting Spray
Planning to be outside in the hot sun all day? Keep your makeup looking as perfect as it did in the morning with some setting spray. These magical products ensure you don’t get shiny, secure your makeup in place, and keep makeup from settling into pores and fine lines. Some even have a cooling sensation, which feels so refreshing in summer!
4. Tan Safely
Everybody wants a gorgeous bronzed goddess glow in the summer, but tanning (either in the sun or in a tanning bed) is dangerous. Instead, apply a slightly shimmery bronzer that has peachy or pink undertones. Apply it to the parts of your face that the sun hits naturally like the apples of your cheeks, the bridge of your nose, and your temples. You’ll look naturally tan without the damaging effects of the sun.
5. Go Waterproof
Whether you are hitting the beach or pool or just want to battle sweat smudges, choose eye makeup products in waterproof formulas. There is nothing more heartbreaking than applying your eyeliner perfectly only to have it melt off in the heat. With waterproof eyeliner and mascara you’ll have a glam eye look that won’t budge all day.
