Choosing the Best Makeup to Wear in the Heat

Choosing the best makeup to wear in the heat is no less than a calculated problem.

Regardless of where you are in the world, from living in a hot country such as Pakistan or India to the UK when there is a heatwave.

Or simply when you are going on holiday, the heat is certainly a nuisance for your makeup game.

The trick to wearing makeup in the heat is to wear less makeup with precise application.

This does not mean that makeup lovers will have to go bare, the focus will be on achieving the: no makeup, makeup look.

DESIblitz presents the crucial elements to take into consideration when choosing the right makeup to withstand the heat.

Skincare

The condition of your skin will entail how your makeup applies. Harsh conditions of the heat are harmful to the skin’s surface layer.

Therefore, prepping your skin before applying any makeup is one of the most important steps.

Opt for gentle exfoliation to rid your skin of dead skin cells and pollution. For example, the Liz Earle Gentle Face Exfoliator is packed with Jojoba beads to reveal smoother looking skin.

Also, the purifying properties will eliminate dull and congested skin for a more radiant appearance.

Furthermore, your lips should not be neglected. Be sure to exfoliate with a gentle lip scrub.

Follow this with a lightweight oil-free moisturiser because it will provide your skin with much-needed hydration without looking shiny.

Neutrogena’s Hydro Boost Water Gel moisturiser leaves your skin feeling nourished without an oily residue. It contains hyaluronic acid which allows the skin to absorb more water leaving it supple.

Overall, this will create the ultimate smooth canvas for your makeup.

Ultraviolet Protection

Besides cleaning and moisturising your skin, protection from the sun is crucial.

Ideally, some form of ultraviolet (UV) protection should be applied to the skin every day no matter the weather.

There are two types of UV radiations to be aware of: UVA rays and UVB rays.

UVA rays are associated with the accelaration of skin ageing, whilst UVB rays are concerned with skin damage such as sun burn.

Whether you choose to wear sunscreen as an additional step or incorporate it into your moisturiser, check the sun protection factor (SPF) count.

Do not solely rely on the SPF in your foundations. A layer of additional UV protection is essential under your makeup.

Typically, products with SPF are marketed as: SPF 15, SPF 30, SPF 50. In this instance, the highter the SPF count, the greater skin’s protection against UV rays.

An exceptional product to consider is The Body Shop’s Skin Defence. It has SPF 50, as well as combating both types of damaging UV rays.

This magical multi-protection product contains red algae extract and and vitamin C to brighten the skin. This leaves you with a smooth and supple complexion.

Also, the milk-to-water essence beautifully seeps into the skin for an effortless application.

Prepping Your Base

Primers are a staple piece in almost everyone’s makeup bags. They are designed to help makeup last longer as well as minimising the look of fine lines, wrinkles and pores.

It is difficult to keep your makeup intact throughout the day in the scorching sun. Thus, the use of primers will prevent an oily sheen seeping through.

Furthermore, with an extensive range of primers available, it is best to find the right primer suited to your skin’s needs.

The L’Oreal Paris Infallible Priming Base is perfect for creating a velvet-soft canvas on your face. It instantly transforms your skin’s texture to minimise pores and fine lines.

In addition, a little goes a long way with this primer, therefore, use it sparingly for a non-greasy feeling. This will help you gain the best results as your makeup will last longer in the heat.

Perfect Your Base

As a makeup wearer, the need to achieve a flawless base is down to your chosen foundation. However, in the heat this can be rather challenging.

Tinted moisturisers are a great alternative. They will not only even out your skin tone, but will also give your skin a sheer appearance.

BareMinerals’ Complexion Rescue tinted moisturiser has a sheer to medium coverage. Its hydrating gel-cream texture ensures a naturally radiant finish on the skin.

Also, with the benefits of marine botanicals and mineral electrolytes, it will leave your skin feeling hydrated.

Otherwise, if you cannot part with your foundation, here is a makeup concoction for you.

Use an oil-free moisturiser and mix in your foundation of choice. This will create a more authentic appearance with coverage.

Essentially, the lighter, airy coverage will allow your skin to breath reducing the chances of congested skin.

Conceal Time

For those of you who prefer the bare minimum coverage during the blazing heat at home or on holiday, concealers are your go-to.

In this instance, less is more. Concealers are the perfect pick-me-up for your skin, you can spot conceal in your areas of concern.

This is a perfect technique to avoid having to worry about your makeup creasing and moving around when it is hot.

One example is Maybelline’s Instant Age Rewind Concealer. It creates a radiant look as it eliminates the appearance of dark circles and fine lines.

Also, the lightweight formula is suited to the hot weather as it leaves your face looking refreshed rather than cakey.

Sun-Kissed

Everyone wants that sun-kissed look and one way to achieve this is using bronzer.

Troy Surratt, a New York-based makeup artist states:

“Bronzer makes your eyes look brighter, your teeth whiter – everyone looks better with a little warmth added to their skin.”

Apply bronzer to the highpoints of your face: cheekbones, forehead, chin and nose. Also, blend it down your neck for a seamless look.

This will ensure you get some warmth into your skin without looking harsh.

Powder bronzers are the quickest and easiest to use. A much-loved favourite is Benefit’s Hoola Bronzer.

This beautiful warm-toned bronzer can be used on lighter skin tones on the highpoints of your face, as well as on darker skin tones all over for a tanned look.

Overall, bronzers are a great way to keep yourself looking natural with minimal effort.

Hint of Pink

Despite a vast range of beautiful powder blushes, in the heat blush creams/stains are more effective.

Makeup artist Fiona Stiles says:

“Stains are great for longevity in the hot weather.”

This is because their creamy formula melts flawlessly into the skin to give you a healthy vibrant flush of colour.

For example, Nars’ Liquid Blush in the shade Orgasm, is a blend of warm pink with gold shimmer hues.

It will provide you with the perfect, natural-looking hint of pink to your cheeks.

Glow Up

Highlighters are a must-have in everyone’s makeup bags.

However, during the heat your skin produces more oils, making you look somewhat shiny.

Therefore, applying less highlighter strategically will prevent you from looking like a hot mess.

The Glossier’s Haloscope Highlighter Stick will give your skin a natural glow without looking oily.

Apply it directly above your cheekbones, cupid’s bow and inner corners of your eyes. Watch this product melt into your skin for a soft and subtle glow.

Endearing Eyes

The dread of your mascara running is a nightmare during the hot weather, thus, waterproof mascara is your go-to. It will accentuate your lashes and enhance your eye shape.

Also, the hot weather is an ideal time to experiment with vibrant colours.

Opt for a bright and bold eyeshadow or eyeliner to bring out the focal point of your face.

Huda Beauty’s Obsession Eyeshadow Palettes are available in numerous neon colours for you to indulge in. Do not shy away from experimenting.

However, if you would rather keep it simple go for bare eyelids or apply bronzer for a wash of colour.

Luscious Lips

If your lips have a smooth canvas then velvet liquid lipsticks are a great option.

These highly pigmented liquid lipsticks are long-wearing and contain moisturising ingredients. They provide you with a creamy matte finish which will not dry your lips.

The Bourjois Rouge Edition Velvet Liquid Lipsticks are beautiful drugstore options to consider. Their creamy, non-drying formula provides great comfort.

Together with long-lasting, bold and matte colours they prevent smudges.

However, due to the effect of extreme temperature, your lips can appear dry and flaky. Applying lipstick on top does not conceal this, rather it may emphasise your chapped lips.

One option would be to outline your lips with a lip liner and lightly colour in your lips.

Instead, use a tinted lip balm for a hint of colour as well as hydration.

Precise Application

In addition to choosing the right makeup to wear in the heat, the application is just as important.

Apart from using classic makeup brushes, beauty blenders and your fingers are a great alternative.

Beauty blenders are popular makeup applicators of choice. Best used when damp, they help blend makeup seamlessly into your skin.

Particularly, in the heat, they will help you achieve the no makeup, makeup look.

Furthermore, despite this seeming somewhat messy, your fingers are a great way of blending out your makeup.

The natural warmth of your fingers will help your makeup appear as though it is a second skin.

Set the Look

Setting powders are beneficial products used in makeup routines. It is important to set key areas like t-zone and under eyes with a light hand to avoid a cakey look.

They are available in loose powder form and pressed powder.

A great setting powder is the Laura Mercier’s Translucent Loose Setting Powder. The lightweight formula not only sets the look but will increase the longevity of your makeup.

Alternatively, use a pressed powder. They are available in an array of shades to match your skin tone.

As they are finely milled they help absorb oil to reduce shine leaving your skin with a matte finish. This is perfect for enduring the heat.

For example, Maybelline’s Fit Me Matte & Poreless Powder is designed to minimise the appearance of pores for a smooth matte finish.

Lastly, to ensure your makeup will last all day generously spray a setting spray to lock in your look.

There is a range of different setting sprays for different purposes:

• Oil control
• Matte finish
• Long-lasting
• Dewy finish

Concerning the heat, the top three would be ideal. They are designed to reduce excess shine and prevent your makeup from melting off.

Urban Decay’s All Nighter Setting Spray is an amazing product to use. It will ensure that your makeup stays intact with minimal touch-ups during the heat.

Our Advice

Even though a makeup product is marketed to have a particular function, do not limit yourself.

The beauty of makeup lies in the versatility and creativity of the beholder, you can use your bronzer as a quick-fix for eyeshadow.

Similarly, lipstick can be transferred to your cheeks as your very own cream blush.

This multitasking makeup hack will enable you to make the most out of your products.

Another handy product to carry in your handbag is blotting papers. These are fantastic for absorbing excess oil which is great during the heat.

If you live in a hot country or are travelling on holiday, your makeup game should not suffer. Our advice will help you choose the best makeup to wear to combat hot weather.