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Makeup disappears faster than your cash on a weekend shopping spree, leaving you confused and wondering where you went wrong. Keep that flawless face in place even during the worst of summer heatwaves by choosing the best foundation, primer and powder to prevent makeup meltdown. Forget about makeup ditching you ever again. This new relationship is built to last.
Prep for Perfection
No makeup in the world can hold on all day without the proper preparation. Unless your face feels like the Sahara Desert, skip the morning moisturizer and opt instead for a dab of anti-shine gel. This will keep oil at bay while giving your makeup a surface to cling to. If you do need a dollop of moisturizer, choose a lightweight, oil-free formula and apply it only in dry areas before your anti-shine gel.
Apply Your Foundation
Brush on that foundation and blend, blend, blend. For those sweltering summer months, opt out of all-over coverage and hit up only your trouble zones, like your nose and cheeks. Less is more in the makeup world. The Marie Claire website recommends Clinique Superfit Makeup in Neutral for all-day coverage that's to die for. No makeup meltdown and no clogged pores; what more could a girl ask for?
Set it in Stone
Psst! Want to know the real secret to keeping your looks fresh no matter where you roam? The answer is simple: powder. Brush on a generous dusting of translucent setting powder, and it will bond to your makeup faster than a girl to a new pair of shoes. A misting spray will also do the trick. Glamour likes Model in a Bottle, while Seventeen finds Jane Staying Powder Loose Powder the best bet for girls on a budget. Bring on the sun! Your makeup can take the heat.
Keep It Fresh
When you're sitting outdoors enjoying that nice summer picnic with your sweetheart, keep your face in place with a little blotting powder. It soaks up the oil without smudging your makeup into a colorful mess. Another makeup disaster to avoid? Don't apply any more powder! While it's fab for setting newly applied makeup, add more to a sweaty face and you'll look like you stuck your head in a barrel of flour. Not a pretty sight!
