Summertime is finally upon us and you may have an abundance of outdoor parties to attend. Unfortunately, it's tricky to get your makeup to stay put when it's hot, humid and sticky. But fear not, makeup pro Kevin Smith offers five tips on how to avoid that heavy, greasy feeling.
Remember, minimal makeup is best in hot-weather months, but if you have to polish up for a special occasion, here's how to look freshly pretty despite the heat.
Heat-proof tips
• "Blot papers are a must to absorb oil and moisture before applying or touching up makeup," says makeup pro Kevin Smith, who has worked with actors Naomi Watts and Kim Cattrall.
• Start with foundation primer to keep skin fresh and help makeup stay put.
• "Cheek stains and gels are tricky at first," advises Smith. "But a little practice yields a fade-proof natural flush."
• Pressed powder over makeup (on lids, too) minimizes shine and boosts staying power.
• You'll need a few touch-ups throughout the day, but Smith sees those as "moments for yourself."
Hot properties
Eyes
1. Annabelle Smoothliner Waterproof eye pencil, $5.50.
2. Maybelline New York Expert Eyes Twin Brow and Eye Pencils, $4.59 per pack of two.
3. Make Up Forever Pearly Waterproof Eye Shadow Pencil in 9P, $19.50.
4. Clarins Fix' Mascara Waterproofing Seal, 11 mL, $21.
5. Physicians Formula Eye Definer Felt-Tip Eye Marker, 0.8 g, $11.99.
Face
6. Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer, 27.5 mL, $45.
7. L'Oréal Paris Infallible Makeup liquid foundation, 30 mL, $17.95.
8. Paul and Joe Blotting Paper, 100 sheets, $34.50 including compact.
9. M.A.C Blot Powder/Pressed, 12 g, $22.
10. Lancôme Effacernes waterproof concealer, 14 g, $27.
Lips
11. Kiehl's Lip Balm SPF 15, 14 g, $10.50.
12. Roswell Lip Gloss Quad, $25; Swimmables kit (with lip tint, waterproof liquid liner and mascara in a waterproof case), $28. Both Cargo.
13. Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Lip Protectant Stick Sheer Tint SPF 15, 3.7 g, $22.
Cheeks
14. BeneFit BeneTint Lip and Cheek Stain, 12.5 mL, $35.
15. Clinique Gel Blush, 7 mL, $16.
16. Napoleon Perdis Barely Blushing sheer gel blush, 14 g, $21.
Janine Falcon is Homemakers Magazine's senior Beauty editor.
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