Wearing makeup can be brutal in this hot weather, especially when using powders to blot out the shine.  If you are a person that can not live without powder, then I have a tip for you.  To help avoid a mess at the end of the day after applying your makeup at home and heading out for the day, here’s a tip that will help you while on go!

First and very important!  Make sure you always start out with a a clean face.  Always use a moisturizer for your skin type prior to makeup.  If you desire a little more color, then use a tinted moisturizer, blot with tissue, then set with a very thin powder.  When on the go and need to touch up, take a two-ply tissue, seperate and blot the perspiration first before adding any more powder.  Apply a super silky thin setting powder or your choice that is almost invisible.  Gingerly shake the sifter into clean palms and swish around and clap twice until the excess falls out and take both hands and gently pressed the palms of your hands onto your face and finger around the nose and under the eyes and blot.  Take another tissue and blot to set and you’re good to go.  This will help avoid any over powdering and a cracking and cakey mess!

Makeup Product Tips: Best type of makeup to use for the hot weather.  I love the summer because once you achieve a little color from the sun (wearing SPF of course), you will notice that you really don’t need any foundation, but if you prefer that apply something for coverage, then use a super thin foundation or a good concealer just on the trouble areas and set with really super thin invisible powder and blot.

Eyes: Cream or Gel Eye shadows and Waterproof Mascara and Eyeliners, Cheeks: Cream, Gel or Tints, Lips: Lip stains are the best solutions for the hot weather.  The last longer then powder and when oils and perspiration kicks in, you makeup stays put because it repels the moisture.  Have a great day and thanks for reading!

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