Make up makes you look presentable and prevents the skin from being damaged by the harsh environment. But in summers, putting up a good make up can be a daunting task. Forget dark lipsticks, heavy blusher, smokey eyes, and anything too much on your face, because too much is already outside the sun, heat, and pollution. Nevertheless, there is help at hand. Follow these simple rules to put a good summer make up.
1. Use sunscreen
Never go out without your sun screen. Ultra violet rays are real deal, donât underestimate it. Apply sun screen on face, neck and arms; you donât want to have varying skin tones on your body parts at the end of the summer. Go for the products offering you the highest SPFs.
2. Sweat-proof make up
Buy sweat-proof make up, especially the foundation and mascara. Choose powder based compact instead of the cream based ones. Using a primer before applying the foundation is always a good idea; make up looks better and stays long. If you are a busy women with no time for make up, get a mineral powder-based foundation with brush; they take less time to apply and provide smooth finish. Pick your blush on carefully; if you are fair, go for a neutral pink and if you are brown skinned, get a natural skin colour. Balance your make up, never overdo it. Wearing less make up never attracts attention, but too much always does.
3. Bloating tissues
T-zone is an area of concern for many women, even if you donât sweat, the nose and the forehead always does. Re-touching over the melted compact is not a very sensible idea. You can end up looking cakey and artificial. Companies like The Body Shop have introduced Bloating tissues, which soaks excessive oil from your face. These tissues are very small in size and come in a pack of 25-35 pieces, thus making them very easy to carry. You can always use these before re-touching your make up.
4. Light eye shadow
If applying an eye shadow is absolutely necessary, go for a light one during summer. The same goes with lipsticks. If you can avoid lipstick, please go ahead. The cosmetic market offers a varied range of lip balms and lip glosses, have your pick!
5. Avoid dark kohl
Avoid dark Kohl. Also, secure the kohl by applying a similar color (Black) eye shadow over it to avoid smudging. Although many companies claim that their product is smudge-proof, they last only a few hours.
These are small efforts that can really help you look better for longer. Keep your travel make up pouch as small as you can. Identify items that you have to carry and ones which you donât. Never forget your deodorants and perfumes; carry hair clips and hair bands all the time, grab your sunglasses and you are ready to face summer on your own terms.