The Best Makeup Base for Extreme Heat
The Best Makeup Base for Extreme Heat
By: Akilah Frye
This summer has seen weeks of intense heat with some of the warmest months ever recorded in the U.S. Heat has its downsides across our daily routines, but it is especially difficult for everyday makeup routines. High temperatures can break down the materials used in makeup formulas and make it more difficult to have your look last through the day. There is one question facing all makeup wearers this summer: what products can create the perfect base to accommodate your skin in the extreme heat?
Makeup primer is typically the first step of a makeup routine after cleansing and moisturizing with products that fit your skin type. Primers are not essential to your makeup routine, but finding the right primer for you can help to create the perfect base in the summer sun.
For oily skin types, a mattifying face primer will help ensure that your makeup stays put. One of the most loved mattifying primers is the Milk Makeup Pore Eclipse Mattifying + Blurring Makeup Primer. This lightweight water cream primer has ingredients that help blur the look of pores and reduce shine to create a soft, matte appearance. It is also vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.
For dry skin, a hydrating face primer will help ensure that your skin stays moisturized before applying makeup. The Too Faced Plump & Prime Luxury Face Plumping Serum is a great option for dry skin. It has a serum-like, lightweight feel with ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and peptides. The consistency allows it to absorb quickly into the skin and even out skin texture.
For a normal or combination skin type, the e.l.f. Power Grip Primer is all the buzz in the beauty world. At only ten dollars, this gel-based, hydrating primer has gone viral. While it has a gel formula, it still leaves a natural dewy finish that helps grip your makeup.
Choosing the right primer for your makeup routine and skin type can make all the difference to the longevity of your makeup while the summer heat lasts.
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