Picture this: You’ve taken all morning to pull out an outfit, match your makeup, and for once, even your hair decides to comply. Then an hour later just when you’re set to seize the day, down comes the cat-and-dog weather, spilling water over all that hard work. Not that the Rain Gods in our country let us have it easy either. And warding off unexpected outbursts with just an umbrella is the joke you don’t want to relive.
Best Monsoon Makeup Tips:
Like it or not, makeup meltdowns are inevitable this time of year. You rather fix it than fight it. With these nifty touchups AKA monsoon makeup tips, you could weather a storm despite the torrential thunderstorm. All hail waterproof makeup!
1. Raccoon-eyed?
You can’t be cribbing if you haven’t taken precautionary measures. That is to waterproof every formula, from gel pencil, liquid liner, cream shadow to mascara. But on days you’re rained out, out come ’em raccoon eyes. Then there’s no going back, so if you can’t beat it, join it. Wipe out excess with a wet tissue and cleansing milk and work towards a dewy lookin’ smoky eye.
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2. Skipping the Primer Step
Are you planning on skipping primer during the monsoon months? That’s not just a mistake, that’s potentially a disaster. During the rainy season, with all the associated humidity, without primer, your foundation is going to be sliding off faster than your Friday night getaway. Think about how clogged pores, uneven texture, and melted makeup would make you feel when you arrive at your 8:30 AM meeting. Primer is your number one defence: it grips, it protects, and it perfects. To skip it would be like wearing suede during a monsoon. Not great. There is NO excuse for leaving out primer when you want flawless skin. Don't let the rain keep you down; always prime.
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3. Overapplying Setting Powder
Using too much setting powder in the monsoon is a big no-no. While your intention may be to dust the skin lightly, any form of sticky humidity is bound to make the situation worse. Extra powder clung to the moisture on the skin, making it look textured, and took your dewy dreams and turned them into cracked, chalky nightmares. Instead of locking in your look, you are suffocating your look instead. Monsoon beauty is about breathability and balance, skin that still looks like skin with a feather-light finish. Yes, you can strategically pat your T-zone, but no, you don't have to bake your entire face like it was 2016. Trust me, less is more.
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4. Neglecting to Set Your Makeup
In the monsoon season, setting your makeup is not a step that is optional. With humidity around every corner, your hard work deserves to have armour, not just hoping it stays put. Gone are the days of setting your makeup with wishful thinking. Enter: setting sprays and powders. These beautiful products are essential for locking everything in, preventing your foundation from slipping, and allowing your blush to stay on till the end. It is like rain-proofing your glamorous ways. With the unexpected rain showers and continuous stickiness, a good setting process is your beauty insurance this season - it will seal, mattify, and - most importantly - prolong wear. Do not step out into a storm without it. Set it. Forget it.
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5. Feathered (p)out
Bid adieu to lip gloss this season. The stickier the formula, the more your lips ought to feather. Pucker up with matte lipsticks at night or keep it light with a lip-and-cheek tint. Basically, any light texture that won’t melt down in the rain are the lippies to hoard. In fact, tinted lip balms with great colour payoff suffice just as well. Get smackin’ with these rain makeup tips.
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6. Hit A Wet Patch
Makeup in rain can be a daunting task! Switching to lightweight, cream or water-based formulas for your face this time of year are prerequisites that go without saying. As with your primer and finishing spray. However, the onus of your watered down-patchy complexion lies in rigorous wiping. It’s moments like this that your blotting paper comes to rescue. And for a total about-face, keep your beauty blender and travel-sized BB creams handy.
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7. Browller Coaster
We do realise that waterproof brow products tend to come on too strong. But forgoing that leaves you with bald arches or baggy under brows. A feat you can’t afford since these days, brows speak louder than words. The trick is to stay away from powders and stick to gel pots and liners. And your waterproof mascara finishes and sets them in place.
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8. The Frizzgate
Frizzy hair is the macaroni to our cheesy-corny rains. It doesn’t spare straight, smooth locks, let alone grisly-wislies ones. So never step out without a frizz-fighter like an anti-frizz serum or anti-frizz sprays. Banish the brush and let your natural waves take over. No matter what, don’t pull up or braid over your wet locks. When all else fails, go big with the wet look with extra shine and mousse.
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FAQs
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What are the must-have beauty products for rainy days?
Opt for waterproof mascara, smudge-proof eyeliner, a mattifying primer, lightweight foundation or BB cream, and a long-wear setting spray. These products help your makeup stay intact despite humidity and surprise downpours.
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How can I prevent my makeup from melting in the rain?
Start with a primer to control oil and grip your base, use minimal cream products, and lock everything in with a translucent setting powder and spray. Stick to waterproof formulas to avoid smudging and fading.
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Is it better to skip makeup altogether on rainy days?
Just go lighter. Use breathable, water-resistant products and focus on skin prep. A natural, minimal look not only holds up better but also feels fresher in the sticky weather.
