Summer Makeup Tips: Sweat-Proof, Long Wearing Tips That Work!

The summer heat doesn’t mean you need to abandon your love of makeup! 

Summer is the perfect time to embrace your skin and use lighter coverage products like bb cream or tinted moisturizer.  

BUT you can wear a full face of makeup in the summer season too, and I’ll tell you how!

Here are some of my Best Summer Makeup Tips!  

The secret weapon to keeping your makeup sweat-proof and long wearing during warmer weather months.

 

1. Simplify your skincare routine

The best way to keep your makeup from sweating off or rubbing off in the summer starts with skincare.  

Try to simplify your skincare routine in hot weather.  

You may not need multiple serums and a heavier moisturizer when its already warm outside.  

Stick to the basics: cleanse, hydrate (this can be using a hydrating toner and/or a serum), and apply sunscreen.

Hydrating toners like and hyaluronic acid are my go-to lightweight products for summer. 

Pictured: ELF Cosmetics – Pure Skin Back to Basics Mini Kit ($15)

 

2. Stay away from oil based moisturizers

Consider switching to a gel based moisturizer or lighter oil-free formula moisturizer, so your skin stays hydrated but doesn’t get oily throughout the day.  

Pictured: Aveeno – Calm + Restore Oat Gel Moisturizer ($12.99 – $26.99)

 

3. Prime your skin before makeup

One of the easiest ways to prep your skin for all day makeup wear is by using a makeup primer.  

Primer has gotten a bad rap in recent years where beauty lovers see the product as useless. 

But trust me, if you are outside living your best life this summer, primer is a must. 

Apply a primer that specifically targets shine and/or a primer that specifically says “long wear”.  

A good primer will create a barrier between your skin, and the makeup you want to last all day!

Pictured: NYX Professional Makeup – Marshmellow Smoothing Face Primer ($17)

 

Extra Beauty Tip: Try using an eye makeup primer to prevent oily lids throughout the day.

 

4. Try the powder before foundation trick

Adding a thin layer of your loose setting powder BEFORE applying foundation can help oily and combination skin beauties ward off shine!  

Add the setting powder all over your face, or target your most shiny areas like the high points of your face (nose, cheeks, forehead, etc.).  

Powder before foundation is the easiest way to start your summer makeup routine, and make it last, without needing any new products! 

Pictured: Anastasia Beverly Hills – Loose Setting Powder ($38)

 

5. Choose foundation over tinted moisturizer

I love tinted moisturizers!

But, If you want your makeup to last all day in the summer heat, consider wearing foundation over a tinted moisturizer (or BB cream). 

Although tinted sunscreens and moisturizers are lightweight and easy to apply, they aren’t known for lasting powder.  

If you prefer tinted face products, consider using tip #3 or #4 to give your makeup some lasting power!

Pictured: Lancome – Teint Idole Ultra Wear 24H Full Coverage Foundation ($47)

 

6. Set your cream products

Cream products are having a moment in the beauty community.  

A natural cream finish is flattering on all skin types and is easy to apply with brushes, sponges, or fingers.  

Try setting your cream products with a translucent pressed powder.

Or choose a matching color powder (for cream blush, bronzer, etc.) to set your cream products, and increase the wear time of your makeup.

Pictured: Fenty Beauty – Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream Blush ($26)

 

7. Setting spray is key

Setting spray formulas have come a long way in recent years.  

You can find a formula that includes makeup setting + SPF coverage (to block the UV rays).

A good setting spray will keep your makeup in place all day long!  

Setting spray is key if you want your makeup to last, especially for beauties who prefer not to wear a lot of powder products. 

Pictured: MAC – Fix+ Stay Over Alcohol-Free 16HR Setting Spray ($35)

 

8. Use a sunscreen that won’t add shine

Sunscreen is an absolute must all year long, but even more during the summer months.  

If your goal is to have your makeup last all day, use a sunscreen that is gel based that dries down (ie. doesnt stay glowy or dewy).

“No shine” or “matte” Sunscreens also help because your makeup wont get oily throughout the day and you can still ward off the UVB rays! 

Of course if you love a glowy or dewy finish, skip this tip.

One (or more) of the other summer makeup tips will work for you!

Pictured: Supergoop – Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 ($38)

9. Don’t wear foundation at all

You don’t HAVE TO to wear full-coverage foundation or a tinted moisturizer to get an even skin tone, no matter what time of year it is.  

Humid weather is enough to deal with on its own!

Try using just a long wearing concealer and pressed powder (in a skin tone shade) instead of foundation to give your skin even coverage. 

Pictured: Nudestix – Nudefix Cream Concealer ($29)

 

10. Wear waterproof where you can

Waterproof makeup products are great for summer, even if you’re not swimming.  

Try using waterproof makeup products (like waterproof mascara) when you anticipate a humid day.  

Waterproof formulas will keep your summer makeup look from running and last most (if not all) day!

Pictured: Urban Decay Cosmetics – Quickie 24HR Full-Coverage Waterproof Concealer ($33)

 

Bonus Summer Makeup Tip: Check in regularly

You can use every single tip from this post, but there’s only so much that makeup can do.  

If you want to be SURE your best makeup lasts all day this summer, keep a touch up powder or oil blotting sheets in your bag.  

You may be able to snag a travel size version of some of your favorite products to save money too!

Pictured: Boscia – Clear Complexion Blotting Linens ($10)

Read: Makeup For Oily Skin: Tips and Tricks for Natural Matte Skin

 

 

Light Coverage Foundations for Summer

 

Here’s a list of fan favorite foundations to wear this summer!

1. Maybelline – Instant Age Rewind Instant Perfector 4-In-1 Glow Makeup ($12.99)
2. Laura Mercier – Tinted Moisturizer Natural Skin Perfector Broad Spectrum SPF 30 ($53)
3. Lancome – Skin Feels Good Hydrating Skin Tint ($35)
4. Tula – Radiant Skin Brightening Serum Skin Tint Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 ($40)
5. IT Cosmetics – CC+ Cream with SPF 50+ ($47)
6. Urban Decay – Hydromaniac Glowy Tinted Hydrator Foundation ($33)
7. MAC Cosmetics – Studio Waterweight SPF 30 Foundation ($36)
8. Tarte Cosmetics – Maracuja Juicy Glow Tint ($40)
9. Colourpop – Pretty Fresh Hyaluronic Hydrating Foundation ($16)
10. Ulta Beauty – Youthful Glow Foundation Serum Drops ($18)

 

Long Wearing Foundations for Summer

Here is a list of popular long wearing foundations to wear this summer:

1. Lancome – Teint Idole Ultra 24H Long Wear Matte Foundation ($57)
2. ONE/SIZE by Patrick Starrr – Turn Up The Base Versatile Powder Foundation ($38)
3. Maybelline – Super Stay Full Coverage Foundation ($12.99)
4. NARS – Soft Matte Complete Foundation ($42)
5. L’Oreal – Infallible 24HR Fresh Wear Foundation In A Powder ($15.99)
6. Huda Beauty – #FauxFilter Skin Finish Buildable Coverage Foundation Stick ($39)
7. Sephora Collection – Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation ($20)
8. NYX Professional Makeup – Bare With Me Blur Tint Soft Matte Foundation ($14)
9. Make Up For Ever – HD Skin Undetectable Longwear Foundation ($45)
10. Fenty Beauty by Rhianna – Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Powder Foundation ($40)

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