Summer is all about sunshine, outdoor adventures, and lazy beach days—but it can also mean battling sweat and humidity that threaten to melt your makeup. If you’ve ever struggled with foundation slipping, mascara smudging, or your perfectly applied look fading by midday, you’re not alone! The good news? With the right products and techniques, you can keep your makeup fresh and flawless all day long. Here’s how to sweat-proof your makeup for those hot and humid summer days.
1. Start with a Solid Skincare Base
Long-lasting makeup starts with healthy, well-prepped skin. When your skin is balanced and hydrated, your makeup adheres better and stays put longer. So if you want to sweat-proof your makeup this summer try the following:
- Use a lightweight, hydrating serum: Oliveda’s F86 Corrective Vegan Hyaluronic Serum is perfect for nourishing your skin without feeling heavy.
- Moisturize wisely: Swap out thick creams for a waterless, nutrient-dense option like Olive Tree People’s 003 Dope Your Glow Face Cream. This lightweight moisturizer deeply hydrates the skin while absorbing quickly.
- Don’t skip SPF: A lightweight, non-greasy sunscreen is key for protecting your skin without making your makeup slide off. I always love using Korean Suncreens like the one from Riman, or Supergoop’s Unseen Sunscreen.
2. Prime for Longevity
A great face primer acts as a barrier between your skin and your makeup. It helps to control oil and grip your foundation for all day wear.
- For oily skin: A mattifying primer can help control shine with oil-controlling properties that prevent your makeup from sliding off throughout the day.
- For dry skin: A hydrating primer can lock in moisture while prepping your skin so your makeup blends smoothly and lasts all day long.
Seint’s Plush Prep Mist is an excellent option for a good primer. This lightweight mist preps your skin for makeup, keeps it looking fresh all day, and adds a boost of hydration. It has skin-loving ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin to keep your skin soft and healthy, and caffeine to help wake up your skin and give it a natural glow. Just spritz it on before makeup to prime, after to set, or throughout the day to refresh your look.
3. Opt for Cream-Based, Lightweight Makeup
Heavy foundations and powders can feel cakey and melt away in the heat. Instead, opt for lightweight, blendable products that move with your skin and focus on a more natural finish.
- Seint’s IIID Foundation: This cream-based foundation melts seamlessly into the skin for a natural, skin-like finish. And because of how pigmented it is, a little bit goes a really long way. So you can get the coverage you want and need, without wearing heavy makeup that will slip and slide on your face, particularly during the summer heat.
- Olive Tree People’s Olive Rose Skin Tint: Olive Rose is a lightweight skin tint that leaves a soft, natural, and dewy glow. Think of it like skincare disguised as makeup. Wearing Olive Rose will give your skin the appearance of a more even complexion, while also receiving nourishing skincare that will improve your skin over time–a win/win!
4. Set Your Makeup Strategically
Setting your makeup is a crucial part of step to keeping it in place all day. There are several ways that this can be done based on your skin type (oily vs. dry) and desired finish (matte vs. dewy).
- Seal with Seint’s Setting Spray: For an extra boost of longevity, mist Seint’s Fixate Setting Spray over your face after your makeup application. This will help to lock everything in place for all day wear.
- Use a light setting powder: Dust a small amount of Seint’s Feather Blotting Dust on areas prone to oiliness, like your T-zone. This finely milled translucent setting powder will not leave your skin looking textured or cakey, but will set your makeup, even on the hottest of summer days.
5. Waterproof & Smudge-Proof Essentials
Sweat-proofing your makeup means being intentional about the kinds of makeup formulas that you choose. Choosing formulas that resist smudging and melting will make all the difference as the weather starts to warm up.
- Waterproof mascara or tubing mascaras: Avoid raccoon eyes by opting for a waterproof or tubing formula. I personally love the Tarte XL Tubing Mascara.
- Long-wear eyeliner: A gel or liquid liner with long-lasting properties will prevent smudging.
- Smudge-proof brows: Use a brow pomade or long-wear pencil to keep your brows in place all day. And then be sure to set with a good Brow Gel.
6. Blot, Don’t Cake
When the heat causes shine, resist the urge to pile on more powder. Instead, use blotting papers to absorb excess oil without disrupting your makeup.
7. Stay Hydrated & Touch Up as Needed
Keeping your body hydrated helps maintain skin balance. This in turn helps your makeup wear better throughout the day. Also, it’s always a good idea to carry a travel-size setting spray and a few key products for quick touch-ups on the go.
Final Thoughts on How to Sweat-Proof Your Makeup This Summer
You don’t have to let the summer heat ruin your makeup! By using the right products—like Seint’s lightweight cream makeup and Oliveda’s skin-loving essentials—you can enjoy a fresh, flawless look all day long–even in the height of the summer heat. Try out these sweat-proof makeup tips and enjoy the sunshine without worrying about your makeup melting away!
Looking for the perfect summer-proof makeup routine? Shop my favorite Seint and Oliveda products today to keep your skin and makeup looking flawless no matter the temperature!
