If you've ever carefully applied your makeup during the Summer, ensuring your complexion looks perfect and expertly applying winged liner [1], just to run outside and have it melt off your face, we feel your frustration. It can be difficult for your makeup to stay on during high temperatures, and although using primer [2], setting spray, and waterproof mascara [3] can help it stay on, it's not a foolproof solution. That's why we consulted beauty service Glamsquad [4] to find out what products the brand relies on to make sure its clients' faces stay looking good, even through sweltering weather.
Makeup artist and Artistic Director of Glamsquad Kelli J. Bartlett [5] shared with us her go-to products for steamy weather, ahead.
Lancôme La Base Pro Perfecting Makeup Primer
To ensure that the makeup stays on all day, Bartlett uses the Lancôme La Base Pro Perfecting Makeup Primer [6] ($42). "It helps to refine the skin's texture and reduce the appearance of imperfections," she said.
Temptu Pro Perfect Canvas Hydra Lock Airbrush Foundation
As for photo-ready makeup that won't budge, Bartlett favours the Perfect Canvas Hydra Lock Airbrush Foundation [7] ($15 each). She recommends using a few light layers to make it look as natural as possible. "You can even forgo the airbrush and apply a bit with a beauty blender for fantastic coverage and touch-ups throughout the day," Barlett said.
MAC Pro Longwear Concealer
You know that annoying, makeup-ruining smudge by your nose that happens where your sunglasses meet your face? According to Barlett, the MAC Pro Longwear Concealer [8] ($20, originally $24) makes that problem ancient history. "It's completely full-coverage but has a weightless feel," she said. "It also has 24-hour wear and is water and transfer resistant."
L'Oreal Paris Infallible Flash Cat Eye Waterproof Brush Tip Liquid Eyeliner
Bartlett opts to use the L'Oreal Paris Infallible Flash Cat Eye Waterproof Brush Tip Liquid Eyeliner [9] ($8) to make sure liner stays put through the heat and contact with sunglasses. "I wiggle the liquid liner at the root of the lash and create a small wing following the lash line," she said. "The waterproof formula makes sure your eyes won't smudge."
Huda Beauty Tantour Contour and Bronzer Cream
Even on days when you'd rather skip foundation, like when you're headed to the beach, Bartlett recommends the Huda Beauty Tantour Contour and Bronzer Cream [10] ($30). "It carves out cheekbones and is water resistant and sweat-proof – so no one will know you're wearing makeup."
NARS Pro-Prime Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base
For keeping your eye makeup on all day without creases, Barlett swears by the NARS Pro-Prime Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base [11] ($26). "It holds up to heat and humidity without changing the colour or texture of your eye shadow, all day."
Tom Ford Emotionproof Mascara
According to Bartlett, the Tom Ford Emotionproof Mascara [12] ($46) will stand up to every occasion. "It's waterproof, and still gives volume and length, so your lashes look alluring."
Huda Beauty N.Y.M.P.H. Not Your Mama’s Panty Hose All Over Body Highlighter
If you're showing off a little more skin this Summer, Bartlett recommends the Huda Beauty N.Y.M.P.H. Not Your Mama's Panty Hose All Over Body Highlighter [13] ($49). "It helps blur the look of imperfections all over your body without transferring onto your clothes."
Glamsquad Ah-Mazing Setting & Hydrating Mist
To seal the look, Bartlett spritz's her clients faces with the Glamsquad Ah-Mazing Setting & Hydrating Mist [14] ($22). "It refreshes skin with coconut water and has none of the sticky feeling of a traditional setting spray," she said.