Summer is finally here! and if you’re anything like me you’ll be loving the longer sunny days, but with sunny days comes rising temperatures and let’s face the last thing any of us want is our carefully applied makeup melting away by mid-morning! The good news is you don’t need to forgo your daily makeup routine this time of year, you might just need to tweak it since the key to staying flawless lies in the right techniques and products you’re using! Keep reading as we reveal BC expert-approved tips to keep your makeup sweat-proof, smudge-free and picture-perfect all day long…seriously.
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Prep skin for long-lasting makeup!
The secret to long-lasting makeup begins with your skincare routine. And yes, you might be loving the products you’ve been using for months now, but you may find they’ll start to be a little too rich for your skin as the weather heats up.
In summer, it’s best to switch to lightweight, non-comedogenic moisturisers that hydrate without feeling heavy. If your skin tends to get a little oily in summer due to the humidity you can also look for mattifying or gel-based formulas to control excess oil.
Also, because I don’t say it enough, do not skip on your sunscreen. You just need to opt for a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ that doesn’t feel oily and will protect your skin while acting as a barrier under your makeup.
Try: Medicalia Sunscreen SPF 40 with Blue Light Shield
The one and only reason why so many people are reluctant to use sunscreen (despite knowing how important it is) is because they can’t stand the oily slick on their skin or the obvious sunscreen smell. Well with this outstanding tinted formulation there is no thick white paste, oily residue or unruly smell in sight! It feels like a lightweight moisturiser, smells divine, is loaded with anti-ageing goodies and it won’t cause itchiness thanks to its mineral formulation including both zinc and iron oxides. Very slightly tinted (though most of the tint disappears once it’s absorbed) it leaves your skin looking smoother and calmer. Oh and it protects skin against not only UVA and UVB rays (yes it provides skin with broad spectrum protection) but pollution and blue light damage omitted from our screens too! What’s more the formula is reef-safe and works for all skin types and tones too! Its outstanding!
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Prime for perfection
Primer is your best friend in hot weather. Trust me. People often forget to prime their skin but I’m here to tell you a good primer not only creates a beautifully smooth base for your makeup, helping it to stay put all day long, but it can also enhance the pigmentation of your makeup while targeting specific skin concerns!
Be sure to choose a mattifying primer for oily skin or a hydrating primer if your skin tends to feel dehydrated and dry in the heat and simply apply it after you’ve cleansed and moisturised your skin and prior to your foundation and you’ll be good to go all day long!
Try: ELES Pore Perfecting Face Primer
This primer is our go-to! Not only does it keep makeup in place it also combats shine, absorbs excess oil and also reduces the appearance of pores to keep your foundation looking flawless! Genius!
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Choose lightweight formulas when it comes to your foundation
You might love your full coverage foundation, but sadly heavy foundations and heat don’t mix well. We recommend swapping your full-coverage foundation for a lightweight alternative like a tinted moisturizer, BB cream, or if matte is your formula opt for a breathable matte foundation, mineral is best. All these products will even out your skin tone without clogging pores or feeling cakey.
Try: Mineral Sheer Tint
For warm summer days, or those days when you want a no-makeup makeup look or don’t feel like wearing much makeup at all, this sheer tint is a winner. It offers a light, breathable coverage while providing sun protection. The mineral-based formula is gentle on the skin, making it perfect for everyday wear.
Try: ELES Liquid Powder Mineral Foundation
For a beautifully flawless, matte finish, this best-selling breathable mineral foundation should be your go-to! It starts as a liquid and transforms into a velvety powder finish, providing the perfect balance between coverage and lightweight wear. It's enriched with vitamins A, C and E, making it ideal for those who want a foundation that cares for their skin and provide antioxidant, UVA and UVB protection.
N.B If you need extra coverage because you’re concerned about blemishes, use a spot concealer only where necessary.
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Opt for creamy-based products
Matte powder products can sometimes cake and settle into fine lines in humid conditions. Instead, go for cream-based or baked blushes, bronzers, and highlighters. These formulas blend seamlessly into the skin and give you a natural, dewy glow that lasts.
Try: ELES Baked Blush, Bronzer and Finishing Powders
This trio will highlight and contour while adding instant radiance to the face with soft, highly pigmentated creamy textured formulas.
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Lock in your look
While cream products are ideal for a natural look, a touch of translucent setting powder is key to locking your makeup base in place. Focus on oil-prone areas like your T-zone to prevent shine without over-powdering your face.
Try: Try ELES HD Translucent Powder
This loose setting powder doubles as a photo filter, blurring the appearance of pores, uneven texture and imperfections for an air-brushed, soft-focus effect on the skin. It provides sheer, natural coverage without any “caking” to lock in your look, plus it reduces the appearance of shine too thanks to its formulation of 100% mineral silica powder, perfect for absorbing that unwanted excess oil! And that’s not all! Using silica topically will also improve skin’s elasticity, texture and hydration, reducing visible signs of ageing over time. Oh, and it’s vegan, gluten free, paraben free, sulphate free and talc free! Win, win, win in our books!
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Waterproof is the only way to go
Waterproof and smudge-proof formulas are essential for summer, after all no one likes to look in the mirror at the end of the day and be confronted by horrendous panda eyes!
From mascara and eyeliner to brow gels, these products resist sweat and humidity, ensuring your features stay defined all day!
For mascara try: ELES Lash Fortify Waterproof Mascara
The ergonomic brush and fortifying formula coats lashes to quickly lengthen, curl, volumize and lock them into place for all day wear. The result is instantly impressive eyes with lashes that are lusciously conditioned and protected all day long!
For eyeliner try: ELES Superwear Gel Liner
This eyeliner is not only super smooth to apply thanks to its moisturising and hydrating ingredients, but it’s also a long-wearing liner with intense colour pay-off!
For eyebrow pencil try: ELES Precision Brow Pencil
It’s easy to blend formula last for up to 10 hours and creates polished, better defined and filled in brows!
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Use Setting Spray
A good setting spray is like an invisible shield for your makeup. Choose one with hydrating properties and spritz it over your finished look to keep everything in place—even through sweat and heat.
Try: Pevonia Hyaluronic Acid Hydra Mist
This beautifully nourishing spray is a multi-tasking wonder, not only rehydrating skin with a burst of hyaluronic but also doubling up as a setting spray to keep makeup at bay all day long.
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Embrace minimalism
As much as many of us might like a full makeup look, it’s important to remember that less is more when it comes to summer.
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Keep blotting papers or a powder compact handy
Even with the best products, a little shine might break through. You can either keep blotting papers in your bag or use a mineral pressed power company to quickly absorb oil without disturbing your overall makeup look. They’re both a lifesaver for touch-ups throughout the day.
Try: ELES Mineral Powder Foundation
It’s the perfect product for any touch-ups, as well as eliminating shine I tell you! Unlike other heavier powders which can clog pores and in turn, lead to excess oil production (no thanks!) the ELES Mineral Powder Foundation is a translucent formula which not only looks beautifully natural but allows the skin to breathe freely too. The particles in the powder tend to absorb moisture, preventing shine and what’s more, it’s formulated with skin loving ingredients including vitamins A & E, so it’ll provide antioxidant protection as well as condition skin!
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Cool down your makeup tools
Pop your beauty blender or makeup brushes in the fridge for a few minutes before use. Applying makeup with cool tools can help reduce redness and make your application feel refreshing!
Beating the heat doesn’t mean sacrificing your beauty routine. By choosing the right products and techniques, you can stay radiant and melt-proof no matter how hot it gets. Experiment with these tips to find what works best for you, and enjoy a flawless, summer-ready look all season long.
