5 Tips For Keeping Makeup ‘Sweat-Proof’ In The Summer Heat

Summer is here, bringing heat and sunshine, and as the temperature rises, looking good while keeping your makeup sweat-proof is the goal.

From glowing skin to Y2K-inspired makeup, glitter, and blurred lips, we have the most practical steps to prevent some of the hottest summer makeup trends from melting and staying in place all summer long.

Lightweight Skincare

Lightweight skincare will be the foundation of makeup, melting and remaining sweatproof. Lightweight moisturizers help deliver a barely there feel and hydrated glow to the skin’s surface without feeling heavy, greasy, or sticky.

It is also ideal for oily, combination, or acne-prone skin and works well under makeup, especially in the spring and summer, giving you a hydrated look without the heaviness.

Primer

After giving your face a lightweight, hydrated glow, for the perfect makeup prep, follow up with a primer to help ensure your makeup grips the skin and stays flawless all day. Primer acts like a double-sided sticky tape and can help to smooth, blur imperfections, control oil, or hydrate your skin based on your skin’s texture and needs.

Skin Tints and Concealers

This summer, we are ditching the foundation. Instead, try a lightweight skin tint or concealer stick to help even out your complexion or to target blemishes or any discoloration. Skin tints offer a sheer and natural look while hydrating the face, evening out redness, and improving your skin’s tone. 

Concealer sticks offer an easy and convenient application for those seeking a more minimal approach. Concealer sticks replace foundation by focusing only on targeted areas where needed to help maintain a more natural, skin-like finish.

Waterproof Makeup

Prioritizing waterproof makeup during the summer is essential. Waterproof makeup helps lock makeup in place, making it resistant to sweat, tears, and humidity, ensuring your makeup survives a hot summer day. Waterproof makeup also extends beyond mascara and setting sprays, as there are waterproof formulas that offer natural-looking coverage and a boost of hydration.

These include Fenty Beauty Eaze Drop Lightweight Blurring Skin Tint, Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Hydrating Gel Skin Tint, Maybelline Super Stay 24-HR Glowy Skin Tint, along with some waterproof concealers like Fenty Beauty Hydrating Concealer and L’Oréal Full Wear Concealer.

Setting Sprays and Powders

Setting makeup lightly with pressed powders and skipping setting spray in favor of a refreshing mist will also help makeup to remain sweatproof and hydrated.

Refreshing mists are lightweight, help set, and revive makeup throughout the day, giving you a radiant glow without melting or smudging your makeup. Some refreshing mists to consider are Rhode Glazing Mist and e.l.f. Stay All Day Blue Light Micro-Setting Mist.

Less is always more when it comes to skincare and makeup, especially with the warm weather of summer. Minimizing the number of products used and focusing more on proper technique and specific products will help keep makeup from melting throughout the day.

This summer, the weather will not be the only thing that’s hot, as lightweight products and sweat-proof techniques will keep your makeup looking fresh, glowing, and sweat-proof all summer long.