Beauty
MAKE-UP Tips FOR
+25 DEGREES
A shiny forehead, running Bambi eyes, eyeliner against your eyebrow line... All fun and games with summer weather, but apart from those freckles, we don't look much better. What can you do to look as good as possible in the warm sun? These twelve tips will help you, whether you're lounging on the beach, visiting that first little festival, or diving into a sunny terrace.
- Besides the five steps you go through every day on your face, it's wise to use a good primer in this weather. A primer ensures that your makeup stays put. Go for a light primer that you barely feel in this weather.
- Always apply a good moisturizing day cream under your foundation. This way, your makeup stays better in place. Choose an oil-free, water-based foundation in warm weather. Because it has a light formula, it prevents sweating and your foundation won't drip off your face. A good BB cream is a great alternative to your foundation when temperatures rise; it's light and still gives you that bit of coverage.
- Don't forget to apply a good sunscreen. Nowadays, many foundations and day creams have SPF. You kill two birds with one stone.
- Not only when you plan to dive into the water is a waterproof mascara and eyeliner wise. Those sweat droplets can also cause dark and undesirable patches under or above your eyes. We have a code word in the editorial office; when that is called, you know you need to dive into the restroom with the brush.
- Less is more in that heat. Leave your eyeshadow palette and lipstick at home and go for a natural look. It not only looks nice and summery, but it also feels much better.
- Do you still want something on your lips? Then use a lip balm with a good SPF, so your lips are also well protected from the sun.
- Women with fluttering long hair while the sun burns on your back, I don't understand them. Why let your loose hair stick to your neck when you can put it up with a hair tie? Putting your hair up means less chance of sweat and a shiny forehead.
- Use a good translucent powder to set your face. This ensures that your makeup stays put. But our friends at Urban Decay also have an indispensable product for long summer evenings. The All Nighter is a light mist that you spray on after applying your last layer of makeup. There is no better sealer.
- Use a refreshing mist. It not only refreshes, but also helps your skin to hydrate..
- Do you know those sheets that dab shine and gloss off your forehead? They work and fit in your smallest bag.
- Make sure to clean your face extra well in this weather. Sweat, sunscreen, and oiliness make your skin impurities faster. Therefore, wash your face well and possibly use a scrub or a cooling mask.
- Changing your bedding a little extra can’t hurt in this weather. High temperatures create a good breeding ground for bacteria. And you don't want those on your smooth tanned skin.
