How to Keep Your Makeup From Running

Photo: Fernando Milani
Photo: Fernando Milani

By Jenny Bailly

Is your instinct to wear less makeup in the heat? Congratulations, your instinct is right! You can still look polished, though, with this pared-down routine from makeup artist Tracy Murphy.

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To even out your complexion in summer, use a moisturizer with gradual self-tanner and SPF (like Jergens Natural Glow Healthy Complexion Daily Facial Moisturizer with SPF 20, $8.50).

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Minimize undereye circles and blemishes with a waterproof concealer, like Lancôme Effacernes ($30).

Powdery makeup and perspiration are not a pretty combination; swap your powder blush for a cheek stain (like Benefit ChaChaTint, $29).

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Eyeshadow can be ephemeral in the heat, so retire it until fall. Define your eyes with a waterproof liquid liner (like Make Up For Ever Aqua Liner, $23) and waterproof mascara (like NYC New York Color Show Time Volumizing Mascara, $4).

Play up your mouth with a smear-proof lip stain or waxy tinted balm. (Try Smashbox Limitless Lip Stain & Color Seal Balm, $23, or Fresh Sugar Honey Tinted Lip Treatment SPF 15, $23).

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