Six savvy tips to keep your make-up looking hot in the heat
SUN SAVERS Six savvy tips to keep your make-up looking hot in the heat
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IS your face giving away the fact you're feeling the heat?
If your make-up is starting to slide in the warmth, ditch the drip with these genius budget beauty tricks.
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COOL OFF: If you wake up with a puffy face, reduce swelling by plunging it into a bowl full of ice cubes for 10-second bursts.
Or if only your peepers are affected, wrap an ice cube in a make-up cloth and hold it against your under-eye for a few seconds.
PRIMER POWER: For a lighter holiday look, just use a great primer and concealer instead of foundation.
Once you have prepped skin with your moisturiser and SPF, wait five minutes before applying your primer.
Poundland has the Makeup Gallery Mattifying Primer infused with niacinamide and vitamin B5, for £3.50.
COVER UP: For a BB cream-like coverage, go for a 50/50 blend of moisturiser and foundation, or for lighter coverage on holiday, mix two parts moisturiser with one part foundation.
EYE OPENER: To avoid eye infections, replace your mascara every three months.
However, in warm weather, it can dry out much quicker than that.
To soften, make sure the lid is screwed on tightly then submerge the tube in a mug of warm water for a few minutes.
You can also try adding one or two drops of saline contact lens solution to the tube directly, seal and shake.
DOUBLE UP: Save precious space in your holiday make-up bag with multi-use items like the Collection Lip & Cheek Stain, £3.99, Boots.
An eyebrow pencil can also be used to lightly line lips, just blend it over your pout with your finger and add lip gloss.
For a dewy summer glow, lip balm is your best friend. Use it to on lips, cheek bones and lashes and brows to define and slick.
READY, SET, GO: A setting spray is a great way to seal your make-up so it lasts all day long.
The CharlotteTilbury.com Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray, £32, is a really good option, but the new MCo Beauty Miracle Flawless Setting Spray is a brilliant dupe at a more pocket-friendly £10, from Superdrug.
I've found the ultimate setting spray that will keep you flawless even in the pouring rain - and it's currently on sale at Superdrug
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