Waterproof Makeup Look For Summer
A Melt-Proof Makeup Look That Can Withstand Sweaty August Days
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Watching your makeup melt away in the Summer heat is not only frustrating, it's also preventable. MAC senior artist Gina Bettelli created a beautiful everyday makeup look that uses longwear products to ensure your makeup stays in place no matter the heat index. Click through to get her flattering look that will stay put until it's time to wash it off.
After cleansing your skin, Bettelli says the first step is to apply a primer. She used the Prep + Prime Moisture Fusion ($40) for a little hydration with priming benefits. But for oilier skin types, "I love Prep + Prime Skin Radiance ($41) to absorb excess oil and to help foundation wear longer," she says.
Next apply a longwear foundation to even out your skin tone. Bettelli is a fan of Matchmaster Foundation ($35) for its matte finish and ability to match your skin for a natural look.
Next, Bettelli used Pro Longwear Blush in Rosy Outlook ($26) on the apples of the cheeks for a soft flush of color.
Heading back up to the eyes, Bettelli prepped the lids with Blot Powder ($26) to prevent greasy eyelids and eye shadow slippage.
She then applied a warm tawny eye shadow — Pro Longwear in Always Sunny ($21) — all over the lids, connecting it under the lower lids as well.
Then she used Extended Play Gigablack Mascara ($17) for a rich black tone that lasts all day. "It really holds up to the humidity, sweat, and tears," she says.
For the finishing touch, Bettelli reached for Mineralize Lipstick in Style Surge ($22) for a neutral coral color that has lasting power, but also hydrates the lips.
To ensure everything stays in place, set the entire look with Blot Powder ($26). Bettelli recommends applying with a brush for easier blending.