Summer
is full of pleasures — but melting makeup, sliding eyeliner, and supersticky
lipstick are not among them. "In hot weather, applying your makeup should
be as simple and comfy as putting on your favorite pair of jeans and
flip-flops, But the heat and humidity are a challenge, so you have to make a
few little changes to your routine. That's why we have some great tips for
keeping makeup looking fresh and pretty, even when the weather is working
against you.
1. Make time for primer. You won't regret the few seconds it will
take to smooth on a primer, which goes on after moisturizer but before face
makeup. Like house-paint primer, it provides a smooth base for whatever goes on
next. Primers are definitely the way to go in summer. They're incredibly light
— they don't feel at all like a heavy, additional layer — and they really help
hold makeup in place. However Chris Krenzers 4 in 1 contains, Concealer, primer,
foundation & Finishing powder, with an added SPF 20!
2.
Lighten your face makeup. Just as
you switch to breezy skirts and linen blouses, dress your face with lighter
makeup. First step: Swap foundation for tinted moisturizer. These sheer
formulas look and feel airier on skin and are less likely to turn cakey on
steamy days
Feeling
a little too exposed? We recommend brushing powder foundation over the tinted
moisturizer in spots where you need a little extra coverage — say, on blemishes
or areas of redness around your nose. Try Chris Krenzer 4 in 1 Powder Base ($42,
chriskrenzer.com).
3. Bronze believably. Bronzer
makes your eyes look brighter, your teeth whiter — everyone looks better with a
little warmth added to their skin. To keep the results looking fresh and
natural, we recommend applying bronzer just to the high points of your face,
where the sun naturally hits you: forehead, cheekbones, chin, and nose.
(Covering every nook and cranny is what gives you that fake, baked look.)
Powder bronzers are the easiest to apply; look for one with varying shades —
they'll swirl together for the most authentic-looking results. Try Chris
Krenzer Bronzing Swirl Bronzing Powder. Another essential for keeping it real:
a brush with long, loose, fluffy bristles — anything densely packed will
deposit too much color. Prescriptives Bronzer Brush (€32, department stores) is
a great choice. And be sure to sweep a little bronzer onto your neck and earlobes,
especially if you have short hair or are wearing a ponytail. A tan face that's
framed by pale ears will out you fast.