5 Makeup Tips for Humid Weather

Most of us, ladies, face the same issues with our daily makeup during hot and humid summer days and nights. Unlike any other season, the high level of humidity can make applying makeup a real nightmare, as it melts off within minutes. Why? With the hot and humid weather, we sweat a lot and our skin gets oily and greasy. And since we can’t give up on face makeup, how to keep it in place all day long?

We have scrolled through hundreds of experts’ pages to round up five amazing makeup tips for humid weather:

Hydrating cream

A hydrating cream is essential for a longer and better-lasting makeup. It removes any excess oil, and well hydrates your skin. The trick, here, is to gently massage it.

Daily Hydrating Duo Set, 19% Saving, Kiehl’s

Waterproof Primer

After using a hydrating cream, apply a base layer of waterproof primer. It is an essential part of your makeup routine kit, especially during humid weather. Actually, if you’re wondering what the benefits of the primer are: it minimizes facial pores, keeps shine away from your face, and softens fine lines and wrinkles.

Primer Plus Hydrating 3-in-1 Spray, Bobbi Brown

Oil-free Foundation

Apply a layer of oil-free foundation directly after the primer. Why should it be oil-free? Simply said, it absorbs extra oil to maintain your skin matte and clean. It is your saving grace for humid summer days.

Creamy 80 Velvetskin Perfect Matte Fluid Foundation, 30ml, Dolce & Gabbana

Keep Things Matte

Whether eyeshadow, blush, or lipstick, most beauty experts share the same advice when it comes to the right choice of makeup products for humid weather. To coin a phrase, “The more matte they are, the merrier you are”.

Le Marc Lip Crème Lipstick, Marc Jacobs

Compact Powder

To keep the sweat off your skin, apply some compact powder. Make sure to focus on the area of your forehead and nose, or the commonly called T-zone.

8HR Mattifying Pressed Powder, Sephora Collection