Now that the high heat and humidity of the summer have hit, I'm
all about feeling fresh all day long. My goal is to avoid a midsummer
version of me with a super shiny T-zone, hair that's deflated and
raccoon eyes from my melted makeup. I don't want to spend hours getting
ready each morning, but I've found that with a few added products I can
achieve my goal. Even better, I stay fresh all day long without needing
to refresh throughout the day.
1. Dry shampoo
On hot summer days I spray a little all over my hair every day,
even if I've just washed my hair. It add volume while soaking up oil and
sweat to help my hair looking great all day long. No more flat midday
hair.
2. Shadow base
The secret behind keeping your eye makeup in place all day long
is primer. There are a lot of great ones available at every price point.
Just swipe one on before you apply your shadow and it will look freshly
applied all day long. I wear primer year round, but it seems especially
important in the summer.
3. Waterproof your liner and mascara
I like to waterproof my mascara and eyeliner. I've found that in
high heat and humidity, my normal smudge-proof liners and mascara just
won't stay put. Swapping out to waterproof products means that my makeup
still looks great after a long day out in the sun.
4. Mattifying primer
I have combination skin, and in the summer it can be hard to keep
the shine to a minimum. Rather than applying powder all day long, I've
found that applying a mattifying primer under my foundation or BB cream
is a much better option. Primer is very lightweight and dries clear, so I
can't even tell that I'm wearing it. Just a small amount is enough to
keep my T-zone shine-free without needing to reapply powder all day
long.
5. Super strength antiperspirant
I just started using a "clinical strength" antiperspirant a few
weeks ago, and I'm impressed! The increase in active ingredients has
been keeping me bone dry every day. I went back to my previous
antiperspirant for a few days to compare and I felt a bit damp, though I
know I wasn't really sweating. The great news is that these products
are available over the counter, so you don't need a prescription.
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