We all know that hot weather + makeup just don\u2019t mix, and no matter how sheer we go, that BB cream or tinted moisturiser will slip off just like any old foundation. I\u2019ve noticed after a few trips out in the sun that my makeup just hasn\u2019t been lasting, it slips off and looks pretty grim after even just a few minutes in the sun, so a new routine was required\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I start by using a good balancing moisturiser in the morning to ensure my skin stays hydrated yet oil-free throughout the day, I\u2019ve actually only just started using the Jurlique Balancing Day Care Cream (\u00a324.75) but so far, it\u2019s been keeping my skin in check. I don\u2019t think I have oily skin generally, but when the sun shows its face (twice a year) I do notice I get a slick T-zone. I find that applying oil-free or mattifying products just doesn\u2019t work \u2013 the former isn\u2019t hardcore enough and the latter just dries out areas such as the cheeks and chin that need moisture. A balancing cream fits the bill as it regulates the oil and moisture so the skin is in check throughout the day. I\u2019ll keep you updated on my progress with this little lovely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Also on hand for keeping excess oil at bay is the new Illamasqua Matte Veil Primer (\u00a330) a weird sort of gel that feels beautiful on the skin. I find that this leaves my skin looking really perfected, as well as keeping it fresh throughout the day. Like the above, it doesn\u2019t dehydrate my skin or leave it feeling tacky \u2013 it simply keeps oil balanced no matter what the weather. I actually really love how this feels on my skin, it makes it super smooth and more even too. A really great little pot!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I\u2019ve been using the NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturiser (\u00a329) a lot lately, I think because it\u2019s so light but somehow also really perfecting. I only need the smallest amount but I feel like my skin looks really lovely after application. It\u2019s ideal for summer because it feels pretty weightless on the skin, so I don\u2019t mind wearing it on even the hottest days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A new staple in my makeup bag is the Charlotte Tilbury Beach Stick in Moon Beach (\u00a330) \u2013 this shade is absolutely perfect, a lovely warming coral with a beautiful gold shimmer throughout. It reminds me a little of NARS Orgasm but with a creamy formula that stays put throughout just about anything. It\u2019s so blendable but sets in place for long wear. Me love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Finally, I\u2019ve been reaching for the Clinique High Impact Waterproof Mascara (\u00a317.50) to make sure my lashes are full without the smudges. I always get marks on my brow bone in the heat so I\u2019m not taking any chances from now on, this stuff just doesn\u2019t budge so it\u2019s a favourite of mine!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do you have any heat-proof, melt-proof staples I should check out?<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" We all know that hot weather + makeup just don\u2019t mix, and no matter how…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":484,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[12],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uscgnews.com\/go\/doc\/4007\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/483"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uscgnews.com\/go\/doc\/4007\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uscgnews.com\/go\/doc\/4007\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.uscgnews.com\/go\/doc\/4007\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.uscgnews.com\/go\/doc\/4007\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=483"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.uscgnews.com\/go\/doc\/4007\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/483\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1378,"href":"https:\/\/www.uscgnews.com\/go\/doc\/4007\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/483\/revisions\/1378"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.uscgnews.com\/go\/doc\/4007\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/484"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uscgnews.com\/go\/doc\/4007\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=483"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.uscgnews.com\/go\/doc\/4007\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=483"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.uscgnews.com\/go\/doc\/4007\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=483"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}