It looks like this heatwave is continuing, so we need to make some changes to our makeup to protect our flawless look from the rising temperatures. Michele Theil has created the perfect heat-proof makeup look to combat the weather
There’s no escaping it, this heat wave is clearly here to stay. Makeup enthusiasts are probably not enjoying this weather when their makeup looks are practically melting off the moment they step outside. Luckily, we’ve created a whole makeup look that is sure to withstand the heat:
Face
First things first, apply the Smashbox Photo Finish Primer to prep your face for foundation. Its formula is designed for foundation to have a longer lasting effect and to stay where you want it. Applying a primer also makes your foundation easier to apply and have a, you guessed it, photo finish.
£26; smashbox.co.uk
BareMinerals have the perfect foundation that is sure to stay on your face, where it belongs. The award-winning BarePro Performance Wear Liquid Foundation is lightweight, easy to apply and offers full coverage. It is also water-resistant, sweat-resistant, heat-resistant and humidity-resistant with SPF 20 mixed into its formula – perfect for the current weather!
£29; bareminerals.co.uk
The Glossier Haloscope Highlighter is a dream; it has a dewy finish and a moisturising shine that won’t dry out no matter how hot it is, keeping you glittery every day. It’s like a light in the dark for the perfect shimmer. But, professional makeup artists urge caution when you’re applying highlighter on a warm, summer day. Apply only a touch and then blend it out and keep to the cardinal rules of strobing – you don’t want to be high-vis!
£18; glossier.com
Brows
When it comes to eyebrows, nothing beats the Anastasia Beverly Hills DipBrow Pomade. It’s an all-in-one brow product, making it super easy to fill in your brows with a matte finish that will keep your brows perfect all day.
£19; anastasiabeverlyhills.co.uk
Cheeks: Smashbox have smashed it out of the park with their LA Lights Blendable Lip & Cheek colour, which is the best thing to use if you want to imagine you’re on a beach somewhere rather than headed to work. When it’s warm and the air is slick, makeup artists suggest a cream blush rather than a powder blush to ensure a long-lasting effect. Use this if you’re a bit heat-resistant yourself and don't quite have the pink flush you desire.
£26; smashbox.co.uk
Eyes
Urban Decay’s anti-ageing eye shadow primer is the base to any good eye shadow look. Putting this primer on your eyelids before you apply eye shadow will ensure smoother eye shadow application and a crease-free look all day long. Plus, the formula includes anti-ageing benefits and who wouldn’t want that?
£19.50; urbandecay.co.uk
Just like with blush, cream eye shadow is a better bet than a powder palette on days like these. Try Charlotte Tilbury’s Eyes to Mesmerise cream eye shadow collection for a gorgeous but smooth solution to your hot weather difficulties.
£22; charlottetilbury.com
M.A.C’s Haute and Naughty Mascara will make your lashes long, voluminous and hotter than the Central Line. It’s waterproof and the unique brush will ensure a bright eyed look for those long and hot commutes.
£20; maccosmetics.co.uk
Rimmel’s Exaggerate Liquid Eyeliner is not merely waterproof – it doesn’t move at all. Whether it’s a 10-mile run, a dip in the pool or a sweltering office building, your eyeliner is here to stay. Use this for a subtle cat-eye that will be sure to leave your co-workers wondering if you’ve just stepped off a red carpet rather than a train carriage.
£3.84; rimmellondon.com
Lips
M.A.C’s Lustre Lipstick is lightweight and sheer, giving you a perfect summery colour combined with Chap Stick formula to combat dry lips in the summer.
£17.50; maccosmetics.co.uk
Lip creams are extremely popular now and Nyx are responsible for one of the best ones out there. The Soft Matte Metallic Lip Cream is applied with a swipe or two and doesn't budge until you want it to. With all the water and ice lollies we’re having this summer, you don’t have to worry about smudging your lipstick with Nyx.
The Dior Addict Lip Tattoo tint is exactly that – addictive. Its been tested to hold for 10-hours, which is exactly what you need in this weather. Dior’s range of colours is also great to suit a classic summer style.
£26; dior.com
Finish
To complete your look, you’re going to need Urban Decay’s All Nighter Pollution Protection Setting Spray. Spray two or three pumps of it onto your face at arms-length and let it settle. The formula is designed to keep your entire makeup look where it belongs. This product has the distinction of also protecting your makeup against oxidation due to pollutants in the air – orange is not the new black!
£26 urbandecay.co.uk
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