Every summer, it gets insanely hot here (115+, I live in the desert, of course), and my makeup just literally seems to be melting off my face (as does my skin, haha). I want to look decent in the summer, but it feels impossible with all the heat and sweat. I almost don't want to waste my time putting it on when I know it'll be gone in a few hours.

What do you girls recommend for summer makeup in hot places? :) Any techniques or products to keep it pretty and in place?

Thanks!

Written on: 04/14/2008 (05:37pm)

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I've heard you can get sprays to 'set' your makeup, but have never used one so don't know any names.

Tbh you should probably be minimising your makeup in the summer anyway - you sweat more which means that in conjunction with the makeup you'll soon be on Clogged Pore Highway. Tbh you should probably just be going for some sunscreen on your face, concealer if you need it, waterproof mascara, lipgloss, and perhaps a little bit of colour on your face, but not much.

Written on: 04/16/2008 (04:14am)

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Thanks for the tips :)

I always minimize makeup in summer anyway (or sometimes go bare, for aforementioned reasons), but I want SOMETHING on my face, you know? Sticking to simple stuff makes sense, though. It's just hard to give up my foundation and such, especially when I'm worried I look as nasty as I feel with the heat. :P

It probably is best to go minimal, though. :)

Written on: 04/16/2008 (10:12am)

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last summer i was in florida for vacation and it got over 100 everyday. my aunt introduced me to bare minerals there and it was wonderful. it stayed on all day in the intense heat [not to mention we were in disneyland on the 4th of july so it was practically doubled with body heat]. the eyeshadows were very minimalistic as well as the blush. it worked wonders for me. i hope it'll help you too.

Written on: 06/09/2008 (05:36pm)

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If you don't have the itchy face reaction that some can get with mineral makeup, I would suggest minerals for foundation. For lips and cheeks, I would suggest a stain - several brands make stains that are good for both lips and cheeks. 3 Custom Color Specialists makes a great lip/cheek stain. Oh, and waterproof mascara, of course!

Written on: 06/09/2008 (05:53pm)

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JennBee,
That is a dilemma! I'm not very familiar with foundation primers and/or products that set your makeup, but I can highly recommend Paula Dorf's Eye Primer to make sure your eye makeup stays put. You won't have to worry about it creasing or melting off. Make sure to only use a synthetic bristle brush to apply so that the oils from your fingers don't transfer to your skin (I would also recommend using clean brushes to apply most or all of your makeup, for this very reason). Use a small amount and blend it in well. Also, instead of swiping your base shade over the whole lid, gently pat the color onto your lid so that it adheres well to the primer. I promise you will love it! Best of luck and try to keep cool this summer.

Written on: 06/09/2008 (10:31pm)

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Have you heard about Cargo's new Melt Proof collection? I haven't tried it myself, but I saw it on the Sephora site recently and it looks promising.

It's super humid here, so makeup is always a challenge. I don't have much in my arsenal, other than stay inside and use primer!

Written on: 06/12/2008 (09:33am)

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I understand your prediciment. I'm a native Floridian that moved to New Mexico, so I went from hot and humid to hot and dry-both wreck havoc on your make up. Try to use a few products as you can-less is best. Start with using a oil-free toner or primer-helps absorb any excess oil on your face and gives you a clean slate to work with. You also won't get that slick look or feel like your make up is melting off because you won't have all the extra oil just sitting on your skin. I skip the foundation all together and use an oil-free tinted moisturizer and a little bit on concealor under my eyes and wherever else is needed that day. It gives my skin just enough color and it has SPF 30 in it too, so no need for additional sunscreen. I use Neutrogena's tinted moisturizer, it's great. I set it with just a bit a mineral powder to help with shine. For eyes, use a primer made just for eyes. Urban Decay makes a good one as does Mary Kay. They both also help your shadow to not crease. I use cream shadows alot when it's really hot out, they tend to stay in place a little better. Or you can use the cream shadow as a base for you powder shadow. And smudge proof, water proof eyeline is a must! Maybeline makes a great one-it's called Unstoppable. It stays put all day long. No more worring about racoon eyes because your liner runs. I use to wear it to the beach all the time. To get your blush to stay put, I recommend a stain or cream blush, they stay on better than a powder.

Written on: 06/12/2008 (12:38pm)

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I live in balmy Florida so for most of the year it is hot and humid and keeping your makeup put is a challenge. I suggest using make up stick and just apply it on spots that need coverage and blend then set with translucent powder. Using a good moisturizer with sunblock underneath works good as a primer and makes the blending easy. Urban Decay makes an awesome eye lid primer. If you line you eyes with liner
I suggest using liquid..Lancome makes a great one..it will stay put. I also always brush on some translucent poweder underneath my liner when I done. Good luck!

Written on: 06/12/2008 (01:17pm)

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Wow, thanks for the great advice!! Good to know I'm not alone :) Humidity must be even worse!

Written on: 06/12/2008 (04:20pm)

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