Summer Beauty 101: How To Meltproof Your Makeup

Summer Beauty 101: How To Meltproof Your Makeup. Photo: Instagram/Elsa Hosk

1. DRY LIPS

The fix: Lips lack sebaceous glands, making them more prone to chapping in the heat. Consider a punchy stain – these formulas provide a lasting colour pay-off and a hydration hit. “Before applying, exfoliate lips with a scrub and apply a balm,” advises make-up artist Napoleon Perdis.

'''2. CREASING EYE SHADOW

The fix: Keep your sultry stare in place by priming your eyelids. “Apply concealer to create a barrier between the oils your eyelids produce and the eye shadow,” says Perdis. Also try a budge-proof cream or fluid shadow for an all-day, crease-free finish.

3. FADING BASE

The fix: To make your foundation last longer, smooth on a primer first. Select a mattifying formula to control shine.

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4. PANDA EYES

The fix: Mascara tends to run when the mercury rises, so opt for a waterproof or “tube” formula – the latter slides off in a “tube” when removed, sans smearing. Also, “avoid applying mascara to your lower lashes”, suggests Perdis.

5. FOUNDATION FEELS HEAVY

The fix: Trade a full-coverage base for featherweight formulas (think BB creams and gels) and consider switching to a powder. “They’re light-wearing and keep skin mattified when it’s hot,” says Perdis.

The tool kit: (L-R) BY TERRY Eye Base, $63. GIORGIO ARMANI Eye Tint in Gold Ashes, $53. L’ORÉAL PARIS Infallible Mattifying Primer, $29.95. NAPOLEON PERDIS Mesmer-Eyes Waterproof Mascara, $39. M.A.C Opulash Mascara, $33. GARNIER BB Cream Miracle SkinPerfector, $13.95. BAREMINERALS Complexion Rescue Tinted Hydrating Gel Cream, $43.

The Tool kit:'
1. REVLON Colorstay Moisture Stain in Cannes Crush, $25.95.
2. BY TERRY Eye Base, $63.
3. GIORGIO ARMANI Eye Tint in Gold Ashes, $53.
4. L’ORÉAL PARIS Infallible Mattifying Primer, $29.95
5. NAPOLEON PERDIS Mesmer-Eyes Waterproof Mascara, $39.
6. M.A.C Opulash Mascara, $33.
7. GARNIER BB Cream Miracle SkinPerfector, $13.95.
8. BAREMINERALS Complexion Rescue Tinted Hydrating Gel Cream, $43.