Sweat-Proof Makeup: 5 Tricks to Make Your Look Last All Day

Extreme humidity is a real threat to your makeup. A few hours out in the sun (or a crowded indoor space) can cause your foundation and eyeliner to melt off your face. But hope is not lost. These sweat-proof makeup techniques help ensure your look stays in place, no matter how hot the weather gets.

Skincare prep is an important step because it ensures your makeup goes on evenly. However, overloading your skin with heavy serums and creams can affect how foundation adheres to your skin. To streamline your prepping routine, divide it into three parts: cleansing, moisturizing, and sun protection.

Start with POND'S Bright Miracle Ultimate Oil Control Facial Foam, which has activated charcoal and niasorcinol to effectively remove excess oil and brighten your skin. Next, moisturize. If you have oily skin, this can help regulate sebum production. However, avoid using heavy cream and turn to an essence to keep your skin juicy but not greasy. Meanwhile, those with dry skin should use a face mist and seal the hydration with a lightweight moisturizer.

As the last step of your skincare routine, apply POND'S UV Hydrate Sunscreen, which has SPF 50 PA++++ and hyaluron. Let it sit for a few minutes before moving on to the next step of your sweat-proof makeup.

What is primer for? Its main purpose is to extend the wear of your makeup by helping it stick to your skin better. You can select from different types of primer to stave off shine or blur pores. It’s definitely a must-have when it comes to doing sweat-proof makeup.

To get the maximum benefits from your primer, use a small amount of the product for your face and eyelids, then tap it gently onto the skin with your fingers rather than rubbing it in. This tapping motion helps the primer fill in pores and fine lines, creating a smooth base. Don’t touch your face for at least a minute or two so it can dry properly. Otherwise, your foundation and eyeshadow will pill.  

When the temperature rises, your base makeup should be more lightweight. Piling on layers of foundation can make your skin look extra greasy in the heat. Instead, use a makeup spatula or a flat foundation brush to spread a thin, even layer of the product across your face. One or two pumps of liquid foundation should suffice.

If you want more coverage, dab a long-wear concealer on shadows or dark spots you’d like to hide. A little goes a long way. Finally, blend everything with a beauty sponge or your fingers.

Applying powder on top of a cream-based product is the move for non-patchy sweat-proof makeup. You can copy this for almost all aspects of your makeup to help enhance the color payoff and longevity.

Sculpt your jawline with a contour stick and sweep a contour powder over it. For rosy cheeks, blend your favorite cream blush with a powdered one in a lighter shade. If you’re committed to a bold eye makeup look, draw the wings with a gel eyeliner and smoke it out with black or brown eyeshadow.

Pressed powder works wonders at mattifying the skin. However, applying it all over your face is a recipe for cakey makeup, and no one wants that. Instead, use translucent loose powder (sparingly) to hold your foundation and concealer in place. To lock everything in, finish with a mist of setting spray. Apply it all over your face but don’t make it dripping wet. Once done, fan your face to help the setting spray dry and meld with your makeup more quickly.

If you get shiny during the day, use a few sheets of blotting paper to soak up oils without disturbing your makeup. They’re affordable, compact, and leave no residue on the skin.

Don’t let humidity keep you from looking your best. With these sweat-proof makeup tricks, you can confidently face any balmy day. If you also need tips on doing your hair in the summer, check out these trendy hairdos that will help you beat the heat in style.