Summer tips: Meltproof makeup!

Here's a few customized tips on keeping your makeup looking fresh and pretty, even when the sweltering weather is working against you.

OD-Cleansing 

 Due to the heat and humidity we're exposed to throughout the day, oil and sweat builds up so its natural to want to keep splashing your face with cold water every now and then. However, doing so can strip your skin of moisture and will result in an overproduction of oil to compensate for the dryness. The result: An even oilier complexion.


Opt for oil-absorbing sheets instead. They suck up excess oil from the skin and keep it matte throughout the day. For a cheaper alternative, use facial tissues as a blotting sheet. I bought these adorable blotting papers from a store in China town and its a lot cheaper ($4 for 120 sheets) than the Clean and Clear ones ($7-$8 for 50 sheets).

(left) Before     (right) After

Load up on SPF!

There should be no excuse for skipping sunscreen. There are multiple brands out there coming out with several types of sunscreen, some tinted, some moisturising, some cooling, mattifying - the options are infinite. You'll be thanking them once you reach your 50s.

Prime

The key to long-lasting make up during the summer time is using an oil-free primer over your moisturiser and sunscreen but underneath your foundation. A primer puts a layer between your skin and your makeup, which prevents make up from getting absorbed into your skin and clogging your pores. It feels super light-weight on the skin, allows your make up to glide right on, and helps it last a lot longer in the heat. What's not to love? :) 


TIP: Prime the area underneath your eyes as well as your laugh lines with a silicone base primer to fill in the crevices where foundation/concealer tend to accumulate.


Less is more
Instead of using heavy duty foundations, go for a thin layer of BB cream or a tinted moisturiser which will keep your make up looking fresh and not cakey. Go bare even! just apply concealer to any boo boos and/or dark circles and then set it with a face powder. You will look polished without feeling like your entire face is covered up :)

TIP: Don't have a tinted moisturiser?   Just mix your regular foundation with any moisturiser!

Tint them!

For the summer, a cheek stain or a cream blush with a gel-like formula will offer you the flush of colour you desire without feeling too heavy on the skin.

Revlon Photoready Blush

If you prefer a powder blush, go for something that works hard to keep your oiliness at bay while also keeping your colour in check like this Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush in Tipsy.  It comes in a variety of colours and finishes (some shimmery, some matte).  

Lip last lipstick
Lipsticks and lip glosses can feel a bit icky during the summer time so it's best to stick to a lip stain. The colour bonds to your lips while keeping your mouth nourished and your breath super fresh! :) 
Try: Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stains


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Budge-proof eyeshadow

These cream shadows by Maybelline look fresh even hours after application <3 Guaranteed!
They come in a variety of shades, from brights to neutrals.


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That's all for today! Hope these summer beauty tips work just as well for you as they have for me.