Hello Darling!
My name is Arleene Taylor, I’m a makeup artist from California. I’ve been doing makeup (bridal, film, editorial, photography) for 5 years and running a beauty blog, MyHeartistry, for a year and a half. Visit to learn more tips and tricks, how-to’s, and gather inspiration. I recently moved to Northern California after living in Orange County my whole life. And I have to say that one of the major changes is the heat! Now I know the value of a coastal breeze. I hope to share some tips and tricks with all of you to make your daily makeup routine a bit easier and a lot more exciting!
One major down side about the summer sun is keeping your makeup from melting right off. After all, we all want to look our best in summer’s hottest colors with out risking being a hot, shiny mess.
So, what products and formulas should you opt for?
What should be in your makeup bag?
And what should you avoid?
Here are my summer tips to melt-proof your makeup and keep you looking fresh-faced even on the hottest day.
For Starters:
Wear a primer. This step tends to be skipped but it can make a big difference. Choose a lightweight, oil-free formula and apply after your moisturizer or sunscreen and before the rest of your makeup. A little goes a long way so a pea-size amount should be enough. This step is essential to long-lasting foundation and color.
Cover Up:
Less is more when it comes to makeup in the summer but if you feel you need coverage, be selective. If you absolutely must wear foundation choose a sheer silicone-based formula. Silicone acts as a barrier from humidity. Avoid liquids as much as possible, choose a cream concealer and spot treat dark circles and blemishes using your ring finger to pat and blend the color onto skin. To avoid a shiny complexion make sure and look for oil-free products always, summer or not.
Stains, Tints, and Gels, Oh my!:
Makeup has come along way from one general formula for the entire face, powders are practically a thing of the past. Thanks to stains, tints, gels, balms, and creams designed for the lips, eyes, and cheeks you can achieve the look you want with the same color pay off and even better staying power. Not to mention a lovely sheen finish that will give your skin that coveted glow. These formulas work wonders in the summer and are great alternatives to powder because they won’t mix with sweat, smear, or run. Avoid kohl liners that will smear, powder blush that will fade, and talky powders that will cake when you sweat. But if you tend to be oily and need the security of a powder, choose a talc-free translucent formula and apply lightly with a large fluffy brush to the t-zone. The talc-free, color-free formula stops shine and sets makeup with out appearing dry or changing colors.
Water-proof=Melt-proof:
Don’t underestimate the power of water-proof mascara and eyeliner. It’s great for daily use when you need to go from work to dinner to a night out and there’s no exception when it comes to swimming, sweating, or working out. Choose a water-proof mascara with a creamy, smudge-resistant formula that won’t flake off or make lashes brittle. As for eyeliner go with a smooth, smudge-proof gel formula that glides on easily, sets quickly and lasts all day. These two products, which come in tons of different colors, are enough to play up the eyes so it can cut your makeup time in half by not having to do shadows.
Don’t leave home without these:
*Sunscreen. It’s so important to start the day off with sunscreen for several reasons. Sunscreen (choose a broad spectrum one that protects against both UVB and UVA rays) is the best way to prevent skin from aging, wrinkles and sunspots caused by UVA rays, how could we pass on that?? Along with ranging in SPF (15-70) there are formulas that include antioxidants that work double-time by protecting from free radicals and UV damage, while others come in a wipe form that make it quick and easy to freshen up as it protects. Luckily most are designed with different skin types in mind (from acne-prone, sensitive, to normal, and oily) so there’s no excuse, girls! In the past it was hard to reach for the sunscreen because of its tell-tale smell and the way it felt on the skin but now most formulas on the market are so lightweight and fresh smelling that you won’t even know it’s there.
*Oil-absorbing sheets. These thin little papers absorb surface oil without smudging makeup, rendering the mid-day compact touch up useless and avoiding all that product build-up, yuck.
*Tinted lip balm with SPF. Choose your favorite color in a wax formula to avoid it melting on your lips.
Enjoy your summer looking beautiful while staying safe from the rays.
XOXO
A
Posted by: Arleene | Myheartistry with 1 comment
Waterproof does not mean smudge-proof/smearproof on my under eyes. Any other suggestions?