The constant weather changes that affect the makeup such as the heat waves expose imperfections that many times we want to hide. However, like technology, all the beauty products also evolve; and if these are not enough there are many tricks which we can use to that our look survives the warm breeze.
The excess heat contributes to that the makeup does not last and will spread unequally, giving to the face a shiny and weariness appearance. For this reason, here we’ll show you what you should know to make you look faultless and beautiful before any environment surrounded by heat.
The first thing you should do and most importantly, is clean very well your face. Use a soft facial cleaner, oil-free, and that goes best according to your skin type. After cleaning, rub an ice cube in the face; this will help prepare the skin for makeup lasts longer subtracting brightness. Do not forget to protect your face if you will be exposed to the sun; use a sunscreen of a greater level of protection of 30.
It is essential to apply a moisturizer; this will make your makeup last longer, and your face will appreciate it. Similarly, you must take into account your skin type: if it is dry, opt for soft creams or milks; normal to combination, the neutral moisturizers are the indicated; on the other hand, if your skin is oily, requires of formulas which contain few lipids, with light textures that are absorbed easily. For the day your appearance must be fresh and natural, do not recharge your face with too much makeup in times of heat.
After having your face ready, spread a light base evenly to obtain an adequate thickness (choose the oil free), are those most appropriated for heated environments. It is recommended before makeup introduce in the fridge for 15 minutes the liquid bases and moisturizing creams; there is also a more sophisticated product in the market that is named “fixer of makeup”, is ideal to keep the skin free of brightness.
Avoid applying makeup powder, because it can clump and worsen the appearance of the face. Cosmetics must contain formulas with mineral pigments and waterproof for the eyes and lips. For that you would prevent that the lipstick smearing from the corners of the lips, there is nothing simpler than slightly cover it inside with lipsticks that have matte finishing. If you want to gain volume outline them first with a same or similar color to the lipstick, choosing a dry pencil and never in creamy formulas; then slightly powder them.
For the eye area is preferable to use powder shadows, because its composition allows absorbing the oils, however, if you prefer the cream, fix them with a slight layer of powder shadow. Look impeccable and fresh in the summer heat. There is nothing that you and the makeup cannot achieve!
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