Is it hot in here? Yes! Sweaty skin and makeup mix, and it’s not pretty to witness! The summers are getting hotter, and those heat waves are gonna start making our faces run with sweat and foundation. Cosmetics are getting pricy, and we can’t keep fixing our faces every single time our sweat bleeds our makeup. How can we enjoy our summer but also keep our faces on?
What Lies in Sweaty Skin?
Aside from the blazing sun rays, what makes you sweat? Sweat is a natural cooling mechanism we use to regulate internal body temperature. Sweaty skin comes with the territory of being warm-blooded, but we can manage the causes of it. Try tracking your sweat episodes to find out what triggers you. The usual suspects can be stress, feeling sick, or enjoying something spicy to eat. Some people produce too much or have excessive sweat outside of the common factors, such as having hyperhidrosis, reactions to products and medication, health conditions, and hormonal discrepancies.
Beat-the-Heat Expert Makeup Protocol
Experts have given their comments on what you can do to find the right waterproof, melt-proof, transfer-proof, and smudge-proof makeup products that will last in the summer heat and sweaty skin. It’s easy to find the proofs on a product, but what about the subtext? Look into the basics of skincare and the list of ingredients that can give hints into sweat-free makeup.
- Cleanse your face of all dirt, oils, and sweat from your skin. Don’t layer on sweaty skin. You’re skin needs to be fresh and clean
- Use an oil-free, light-weight moisturizer to lay the groundwork for your makeup. Keep in mind that all those water and sweat-proofing product layers can take a toll on your skin. Make sure your skin gets the hydration it needs before you start.
- Prime time is key. Apply your primer in thin layers and let it dry to set up properly before continuing.
- Go easy with the foundation coverage. Less is more for sweaty skin, especially in hot and humid temperatures.
- Double-tap the setting spray. First, spray to hold your primer-foundation-concealer layer. After letting it dry, add your extra touches, and then spray again.
- Get your hands on a “tubing” mascara. The polymer formula acts like a jacket, wrapping each lash to prevent flaking.
- No alcohol in your mascara! Alcohol-based mascara will dry out your lashes
- Eyeliner with styrene in the formula will have waterproof abilities
- For lipsticks to stay in shape, use a lipstick sealant to secure your favorite lip colors. Find lip sealants that have ethyl cellulose because this will create a waterproof lipstick. Let your sealant dry completely with your mouth open to get a full lip lock.
- Staining is also an option. You can purchase a lip tint or use your fingertips to dab on a highly pigmented lipstick/balm.
Final Thoughts
Many experts have experienced what we all can go through every day as clients and newcomers walk through their doors for their makeovers. It’s good to listen and take a few notes on their wisdom, but the most important thing to prioritize is that you know your body and what it can handle. Trial-and-error will be a part of your cosmetic journey, but the more you experiment and try something new, the more you will learn and grow along the way. Then, maybe one day, you can become the next expert in sweat-resistant makeup.
