How to pervent make up melting down

It’s hard to keep up with your makeup in the summer, especially if it’s a scorcher…such as now! My theory is that when it gets too hot, makeup can go down a notch, and all you have to do is keep it simple! But of course a lot of us just can’t resist putting on a little blush and foundation because let’s face it no one wants to look all blotchy and uneven. So how can you prevent makeup meltdown during the summer?

For a fast fix, you can use an oil blotter to absorb the sweat where it shows without wrecking your makeup. This will ensure that all excess oil is absorbed and will hold you off for a while. Try not to dab too much as it can obviously remove your makeup after a while.

To prevent makeup meltdown from happening, rub on makeup primer as your skin lotion. It’ll smooth any creases on your face, and gel formulas will cool your skin on contact considerably, giving you a cool, fresh feeling when rubbed on. And of course this will wick away oil you might have on.

The next step is to make your foundation work a little harder than it’s used to! The new whipped formulas go on superlight but last all day, without settling into your pores and making you break out. Top it off with a light dusting powder that absorbs perspiration.

And of course you should all know that mid-summer is not the time to go crazy on the products. Remember to keep things simple. Skip the cream-based eye shadows since they smear and tend to leave creases like crazy. Instead, try blending navy or olive eyeliner out from the bases of your eyelashes and over your lids. The wax will help the color stay put.  Coat on a waterproof mascara or just dab a little bit of clear lip balm on your lashes to make them glisten!