Sunscreen, Sunscreen, Sunscreen!

Applying sunscreen under your makeup is a must any time of year. But especially in the summer months. Your face has more exposure to the sun during these months, so sunscreen is key. Reapplication can be tricky once you’ve already done your makeup but you can use a powdered sunscreen to help with that.

Primer. The perfect base coat.

Primers help smooth out texture, minimize fine lines and gives your makeup a smooth, even starting point. There are a TON of different types from literally every single company out there. Different types help with different problems. There are ones that minimize pores, help with redness, etc. My current favorite is the E.L.F Poreless Putty, I put a nice thin layer on my T-zone and my pores practically disappear.  

Less is more — Especially in the heat.

During the summer heat, wearing layer upon layer of makeup is just not comfortable. Using less products on your face will definitely help you feel like your face isn’t melting off. To accomplish this, instead of a true foundation, try a tinted moisturizer or CC cream and spot conceal where ever you need a little extra coverage. Both of the below options are great because they each contain SPF so they can double as sunscreen.

Bronzer is Key

Adding bronzer to just the high points of your face, gives your face that natural, sun-kissed glow. Blending into the high points of your face, like forehead, cheekbones, chin and nose is where it’s at. Powder bronzer is easiest to apply and sheer enough that it can be buildable as well.

Skip the Highlighter

In the summer months, using highlighter is a little useless. If you’re out in the heat, most likely you’re face is already sweating giving off a nice little glow already. Adding a highlighter on top of that is just going to make you look sweatier and greasier.

Sheer Shades of Your Go-To’s

Summertime is not the season for those deep, rich colors. If you are most comfortable in those shades, try looking for a sheer or lighter versions of those colors. An added bonus of using sheer colors is that you can’t really over do them. So, they are really easy to transition from day to night looks. 

Lose the Lipstick

Another go-to switch up during the summer months, is ditching the heavy, sticky lipstick. Using a lip stain or tinted chapstick is a great way to get some color on your lips without weighing them down.

The e.l.f. Monochromatic Stick mentioned above is a great multi use item. You can use it for your lips, cheeks and eyes making it a great versatile item in your makeup bag. 

Setting Spray is Key!

Always finish up your look with a good setting spray. Try a mattifying spray like E.L.F’s Matte Magic for a budget friendly find. If you want to splurge then Urban Decay All Nighter Ultra Matte is the way to go.

These are all small changes that you can make to your daily routine that will be a game changer for those days when you want to look put together but don't want your face melting off.