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Summer is just around the corner and there are so many ways to keep your makeup from sweating off. Choosing the best products and applying them properly is definitely the key , so here are my tips for a sweat and heat proof summer makeup !

Use less!

Moisturize your skin with a lightweight moisturizer and avoid oil based products. I like the Vichy mineral 89 or the Neutrogena Hydro Boost Multivitamin Booster Face Serum with Hyaluronic Acid.

Choose a light foundation and try to avoid heavy formulas. Conceal your blemishes with a medium to full coverage concealer and apply a lightweight foundation or tinted moisturizer to the rest of the face. I like the Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer and the Maybelline Fit me concealer

Waterproof Eye Makeup!

There are a lot of great options for drugstore waterproof mascaras such as the Covergirl the exhibitionnist or the l’Oreal Lash paradise. The Maybelline gel eyeliner is also very long lasting and smudge proof. These two options work great for a sweat and heat proof summer makeup.I did a full review on the Covergirl Mascara here and the L’Oreal lash paradise here.

For eyeshadow, use a good quality primer like the urban decay primer potion. For a simple look, you can go with a cream eyeshadow all over the lid! If you are going to be out in the sun for a long time, avoid dark smokey eyes and apply lighter colors.

Use a primer if you are going for a full coverage look

If you are going to use a full coverage foundation or if you have a special occasion, using a primer is so important. It will act as a barrier between your skin and the makeup and it will make your makeup last longer. You don’t need a hydrating primer, search for primers that smooth the look of the skin while making the makeup last longer.The SMASHBOX Photo Finish Foundation Primer is a good option. I also like Revlon Photoready primer

Don’t apply too much powder

Set the face with a tiny amount of powder on the areas where you get shiny. Loose powders like the Maybelline Fit me loose powder and the Rimmel loose powder are good options. The Rimmel Stay matte pressed powder and the Maybelline Fit me Pressed powder are also nice. Too much powder can make the face look more cakey in the summer.

Go for lip Stains !

Lip stains are great to use in the summer. I like the Revlon Kiss Cushion Lip tint! They have a nice color selection and the formula is very lightweight. I also like the L‘Oreal paris rouge signature lipsticks.

Setting Sprays are great for special occasions

Lock all the makeup with a setting spray! I like to use these sprays only on special occasions because they contain alcohol and I have sensitive skin.The L’Oreal setting spray is a great drugstore option and the Urban decay all nighter one is a nice high end one!

Blotting paper is a must have!

After applying your foundation, blot your face. This will remove any excess oils. Keep the blotting sheet in your handbag for touch ups. The SEPHORA COLLECTION Mattifying Blotting Films work great for that. I also like the BOSCIA Green Tea Blotting Linen ones.