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How to Look Cool When it's Hot
Q: What kind of makeup can I wear in this
heat? Right now my mascara is clumping and my eyeliner is smearing—what
am I doing wrong?
A: Many will tell you to skip the makeup altogether—summer
is the season when you can get away with the natural look. But if
makeup is a must-do, you have to switch to products that'll stay
cool in the heat.
Skip the foundation if you can, and just stick to concealer to
spot-treat any blemishes on your face. If you must wear eye make-up,
choose a waterproof mascara, and don't give your lashes more than
one coat—the extra mascara can turn into goo and slide right
off when the temperature rises. Try using liner only on your eyelids;
lining your bottom lids can put you on the fast-track to raccoon
eyes. A sweep of powder blush is great in the heat and is a great
way to keep your face light yet radiant. Heavy lipstick looks tacky
in the high heat; go for sheer, lustrous glosses for instant color
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| Q: Whenever I put moisturizer
on in the summer I feel like my face is melting before I've even
stepped into the sun—I think it's too heavy. What kind should
I use that will work well in the heat?
A: Coating your skin with a heavy moisturizer in the heat can be
terribly uncomfortable, not to mention messy. The key to keeping
moisturized in the summer is using an oil-free moisturizer; the
formula is much lighter, making your skin feel clean even when the
heat is on. Another good option is to use a tinted moisturizer in
the summer—not only does it give you a glow and help to even
out your skin tone, it softens and moisturizes your skin to boot!
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Q: I know that less make-up is better for
the summer but my job requires a finished face. What's the best
way to look polished throughout the day?
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A: Resist the urge to reapply make-up
in humid weather—all you're doing is clogging your pores by
adding layer upon layer of make-up. The result can look like a chalky,
clownish mess.
To keep your face looking 9-5 fabulous, use blotting
paper throughout the day to soak up the excess oil and sweat that
make your makeup run and cake. Tissue also works, and in a pinch,
toilet seat covers can do the job as well.
In the morning, set your makeup with loose powder, not pressed powder,
which can clump in the heat. You can use loose powder sparingly
throughout the day, but the goal is really to remove the impurities
from your face.
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Remember, washing your
face before you go to bed in the summer time is essential—the
sweat and grime collected in your pores throughout the day makes
them work overtime, so make sure to give your skin a break and let
it breathe while you sleep. A nightly cleansing routine will help
to keep your face fresher, longer.
Shweta Govindarajan is a congressional reporter
who wouldn't mind teaching Capitol Hill a thing or two about undertones.
In addition to feeding her Sephora addiction every chance she gets,
Shweta writes about all things beauty for ABCDlady.
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