How To Keep Your Makeup From Sweating Off

 It is already April and in some places, the temperature is rising enough that you begin to sweat when you step out of the car.  Here in Alaska, I don't have to worry about that quite yet but I probably will in June.  So today, we'll look at how to keep your makeup looking great on a super hot day.  

There are a lot of reasons for sweating and they really don't matter.  What matters is trying to look as fresh at the end of the day as you did starting the day. 

One of the easiest things to do is to avoid applying powder in the hopes you'll get rid of excess shine.  Unfortunately, the powder will accumulate in any lines and wrinkles, and the powder looks chalky.  Not a look you want. Instead of using a powder, switch to a cream so it doesn't cake but stays looking so much fresher.  In addition, you need to wait at least 10 minutes after you get our of the shower to apply any makeup. If you apply your makeup immediately upon getting out of the shower, your skin is more likely to absorb the ingredients which might result in breakouts later and the final look will not be as polished as you might want.

Always use a primer so your makeup cling to your skin better so it lasts longer. The primer is applied after the moisturizer and before the foundation and make sure the primer is oil free.  Using a primer will help your face cut down on any shine later in the day. Speaking of foundation, do not use a heavy one because heavy foundations are more likely to melt and slip off later on during the day when it gets hot out.  Choose a lighter weight foundation that is oil free and matches your skin tone well.

Select a mascara that is water resistant so it doesn't drip down your face as you are sweating.  In addition, use a liquid liner so it lasts longer than a pencil liner. Rather than going after a heavy, smokey look with eye shadows, switch to lighter colors so they look more natural and if they run, are not as easy to see as the darker colors.

Consider using less makeup over all so you don't look unnatural.  You might even think of using none so you don't have to worry but if you do wear makeup take a facial mist with you as you go around town but make sure that it creates a fine mist.  Use it regularly to help keep yourself cool so that your makeup lasts a lot longer.  Finally, drink lots of water to keep yourself hydrated.

It won't take much to keep your makeup looking better for longer over the summer.  Let me know what you think, I'd love to hear.  Have a great weekend.