How to maintain makeup in the heat: 7 tips from top makeup artists

How to prepare your skin for makeup, what cosmetic products to use and what textures to prefer in the summer season? All these questions were answered by professional makeup artists working with the best beauty brands in the world, stars and influencers.

Skin cleansing

If you thought that we would talk about the standard skin cleansing process, we are in a hurry to surprise you. Shiseido global makeup artist Vincent Oquendo exfoliates models' skin before applying makeup using dermaplaning - scraping the surface stratum corneum and vellus hair at a 45-degree angle. Makeup artist uses the Dermaflash machine and then applies a light foundation or BB cream.

Using concealer

Celebrity makeup artist Molly R. Stern suggests limiting yourself to a minimum of toning products in the summer and giving preference to concealer . With its help, you can disguise local skin imperfections and dark circles under the eyes, so using foundation in the heat is not at all necessary. This method will prevent the appearance of unattractive spots and stripes on the face due to increased sweating on a hot summer day. Use a light concealer and apply it with your fingers to the desired areas.

Tinted Moisturizer

In the summer, the hand reaches out to the lightest and most melting textures of beauty products, so replacing the foundation with a tinted moisturizer is a great idea from Robert Sesnek, makeup artist Adriana Lima and Julianne Moore. You can get the right product yourself: just mix moisturizer with foundation on your wrist for a perfect look.

The right tools

Celebrity makeup artist Monica Blunder notes:

“Most of us like to use lightweight foundations during the summer to even out our skin tone, but if not applied properly, they will slide off the face and look like an oil slick.”

The artist recommends using synthetic brushes for applying water-based textures, for example, It Cosmetics Heavenly Luxe Complexion Perfection Brush #7.

Multifunctional Products

Naturally, you need to touch up your makeup more often in the summer than at any other time of the year. In this regard, recommend that clients purchase multifunctional products that are suitable for makeup on different areas of the face. For example, tints for lips and cheeks, creamy textures for eyes and face, glosses for lips and skin, or colored balms for all occasions, emphasizes Robert Sesnek.

Bronzing powder

Bronzing powder will help set your makeup and at the same time give your skin a tan effect. Makeup artist Kelsey Denihan, who works with Lucy Hale and Kelsea Ballerini, advises first using a matte powder bronzer , and then applying a shimmer product to the highest points (cheekbones, bridge of the nose, temples) so that the skin glows beautifully in the sun.

The same goes for the must-have mascara. Waterproof formulas can protect your clients and models from panda-style makeup.