Runny foundation leaking on your collar, mascara streaks on cheeks, and weeping lipstick do not make a pretty picture. Don't sweat if the rain leaves you looking like a mess. While you can’t do much about getting a little drenched in the rain, you can make sure your makeup withstands the elements and stands its ground. Here’s how you can melt-proof your makeup!
Less And Easy Does It
At the risk of sounding clichéd, less is more. The more you slather on, the faster the meltdown. This starts with skincare; you don’t need heavy moisturisers in monsoons. Instead, use a lighter, water-based moisturiser or serum that does double duty as a moisturiser and SPF. If you have unusually dry skin, stick to a mattifying moisturising serum that hydrate your skin from deep within.
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Say No To Foundation
Heavy foundations weigh down skin, block pores and make you sweat even more. Instead, opt for a tinted moisturiser that gives the sheerest coverage. Less coverage means there’s less to sweat off! Try Lakme Complexion Care Cream CC Crème or Faces CC Cream for coverage combined with skin healing and protection. If you desperately need coverage, apply a water-based concealer like L’Oreal Paris True Match Concealer with a brush for maximum staying power because the oil on your fingers will dilute coverage.
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Three Cheers For Primer
If you don’t have one already, it’s time to buy a primer because it creates the perfect base and extends the life of anything you apply to it. Choose a mattifying formula for extra shine control. Wait for five minutes before applying tinted moisturiser. Applying anything on a wet primer base negates its benefits. Remember to prime your eyelids and lips too to slide-proof your shadow and lipstick. If you’re looking for a super shine-free look, get your hands on the NYX Professional Makeup Shine Killer.
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Water-Proof Your Eye Makeup
This is the perfect time to pull out waterproof versions of your eyeshadow, mascara, and liner. Start by using an eye primer on eyelids and lashes to keep makeup in place longer. A lightweight Waterproof Mascara guarantees your lashes look lengthened, luscious and clump-free. Make sure your brows stay loud and proud with a long-lasting Brow Shaping Pencil. Keep eyeliner close to your lash line, and choose an intense colour locked down for hours and hours, giving you dramatic, gorgeous eyes round the clock!
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Say No To Powders
It’s a good idea to ditch powder formulas because they tend to sit on top of skin, making them more liable to slide right off the minute beads of sweat make an appearance! Instead, stick with cream or gel bronzers and creamy blush or cheek stains. The pigments are sheer and easy to blend. Besides, a little goes a long way.
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Go With The Flow
Finally, despite your best efforts to stay cool, a little sweat is bound to happen. So don’t fight it when you feel the dreaded trickle. Instead, dab gently with Matra Oil Control Blotting Sheets and then simply reapply your base. If you want to go something powder-based to get the job done, go for the ETUDE HOUSE Sebum Soak Pact to embrace the smudged-out look and tackle your day head-on!
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Parting Thoughts
Rain, sweat, humidity, and the uncontrollable breeze will have nothing on you when you have the right makeup on. From a base that doesn’t budge and an eye makeup look reflects the colours in the sky. Use the right formulation to make sure your makeup stays put all day long, come rain or shine.
FAQs
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What’s an ideal monsoon makeup product?
Look for sweat-proof and water-resistant products for the monsoon. These products will break down and emulsify with the right oil cleanser, but rain, wind, dust, and sweat will not budge your makeup.
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What are some monsoon-friendly makeup products?
Monsoon-friendly makeup products include a creamy blush, water-resistant base, waterproof eye and lip makeup, and a setting powder and setting spray that lock everything in place.
