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5 Makeup Tips To Beat The Summer Heat

Amy Tseng |
May 27, 2014 | 6:20 a.m. PDT

Staff Reporter

The brutal summer heat can have your makeup melting off within five minutes of stepping out the door. It’s almost inevitable! So, instead of piling on the layers, try these simple tips to avoid looking too cake-y and oily as the warmer weather approaches. 

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20 Sunscreen
Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20 Sunscreen

1. Wear Light Layers

Stay away from those heavy foundations, ladies. Instead, try using BB creams, CC creams or tinted moisturizers. A BB cream is an all-in-one beauty product that incorporates moisturizer, primer, foundation and sunblock; yet it still gives foundation-like coverage. CC creams have slightly less coverage, however they will even out your skin tone and eliminate hyperpigmentation. Tinted moisturizers are extremely hydrating, acting as more of a face cream with a hint of color. If you want more coverage, just simply dab some concealer on the blemishes you wish to cover. 

Maybelline Volum' Express The Rocket Waterproof Mascara
Maybelline Volum' Express The Rocket Waterproof Mascara

2. It's All About the Waterproof

To avoid crying black tears, opt for waterproof mascaras and eyeliners. The formulas are long lasting and won’t smudge or run throughout the day.

Benefit Benetint
Benefit Benetint

3. Pucker Up With Lip Balm and Lip Tints

Exfoliating your lips and making sure they are hydrated is so important in the summertime! When exfoliating your lips, you are removing the dry, dead skin on the surface, which can cause flakiness. Follow that up with lip balms to rehydrate them. Secondly, avoid lip gloss, unless you want to constantly reapply it every two minutes. As an alternative, use lip tints! Lip tints not only add color and hydrate your lips, but they are also super lightweight and long lasting. (Tip: You can also use your tints as a blush!)

Clean & Clear Oil Absorbing Sheets
Clean & Clear Oil Absorbing Sheets

4. Blot, Blot, Blot

Blotting unclogs pores, which is the biggest cause of acne. If you want to give your pores a chance to breathe, simply blot your face every 2-3 hours, and you’ll see a major difference.

Benefit Hoola
Benefit Hoola

5. Go for the Bronze!

Looking like a sexy tanned goddess is the dream of many girls out there, and you can actually make it happen during the summer! Take out your favorite bronzer and apply it in the hollow of your cheeks for that golden glow. It will immediately define your facial features and give you sun-kissed skin.

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