It’s summer and the temperatures are rising! Enjoying the heat feels amazing until you take a look in the mirror, yak! Shiny face, melted eyeshadows and running mascara…
It is time to fix the mess and here is how to do it without breaking the bank :
Prime!
Using an “oil free” primer will keep the shine at bay and make your pores appear smaller.
ELF studio poreless face primer
Think powder!
Nothing feels heavier than wearing foundation on a humid day. Switch it up for a compact powder that will give you coverage and keep the skin looking mat.
ELF Studio pressed powder
Touch Up!
To keep your face in place all day you may require a little touch up. Using a sponge, simply press the mattifying powder in the area looking shiny – usually the T-Zone.
Elf Translucent Mattifying Powder
Switch to waterproof!
Whether it is your shadows, eyeliner or mascara, look for waterproof formulations. It will prevent the makeup from running down your face at mid-day…
ELF Essential waterproof eyeliner pen
ELF Essential Regular and Waterproof Mascara Duo
Blot!
This is one of my favourite items during the summer. Blotting paper will absorb the oil on your face without taking your makeup off.
ELF Shine Eraser Blotting paper
Bonus tips
A good makeup starts with an appropriate skincare regime. During humid weather, opt for lightweight moisturizer and hydrating serum.
Anne Zimmermann is a Toronto based makeup artist and educator. Having completed her training in France, she brings her “beauté” expertise from movie sets and high fashion runways. You can now see her work on TV personalities and celebrity guests at CityTv, CTV and in various Canadian magazines.
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