Shop These Meltproof Makeup Must Haves for Summer
Source: Shop These Meltproof Makeup Must Haves For Summer
Summertime means your likelihood of having a Wicked Witch of the West moment ("I'm melting!") increases exponentially with the rise in temperature. Beat the heat by stocking your makeup arsenal with products formulated to resist slipping and running. Click through for a step-by-step guide to getting a melt-proof, sweat-proof, waterproof complexion - and it's shoppable, too.
Primer: While primer is meant to smooth out visible pores and fine lines, it also provides a wonderful base to help your makeup stay put. Look for an oil-free formula with mattifying powers to avoid a shiny T-zone. You can also pick up a separate primer for your eye makeup, too.
Shadow: Somehow, eye shadow always seems to melt away in the hot Summer sun. Avoid creases and smears with a long-lasting cream formula. Top with a pigmented powder, such as an eye shadow, for added hold.
Eyeliner: When it gets warm outside, eyeliner travels south. To sidestep raccoon eyes, try applying waterproof liner to the inner waterline or wiggling it between lashes.
Mascara: If you can't leave home without your mascara, you'll need a smudgeproof formula to get you through all your Summer adventures - including swimming. Just remember to keep an oil-based makeup remover on hand.
Lips: The alcohol in lip stains helps to create a bold look that lasts for hours (even after sipping your coffee and eating lunch). Since some longwear lip colors crack, prime your lips with a balm and you won't have to worry about a splotchy finish.
Finishing: The most important part of getting a sweat-proof finish is the setting step. You can use a spritz or powder to lock it all in, but carry blotting papers just in case you get caught in a sticky situation.
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