Keep you summer look glamorous by avoiding some common makeup mistakes which can turn into full-fledged beauty disasters in hot and humid weather. Once you’re familiar with the worst summer makeup mistakes, you can also get a few tips on the right way to finish your look in the warmer months.
If using less or no makeup is definitely not an option for you this summer, then find out how to avoid the most common errors that end up ruining the summer look of many women.
Relying on Makeup SPF
Even if every makeup product that you’ll be using has a little SPF protection, the result isn’t cumulative and you won’t get full protection from harmful UVA/UVB radiation. If you’re using topical medication, that’s the first thing that should go on your skin when it’s clean and fresh. Otherwise, moisturizer goes on first, followed by sunscreen, before any primers, concealers or foundation, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation.
Using Your Year-Round Makeup Shades
Once you start getting a tan, whether it’s fake or it develops naturally, despite using sunscreen correctly, your entire makeup palette needs a change. One of the worst summer makeup mistakes is to keep using the same shades on darker skin, whether it’s eyeshadow, blush or even lipstick. Make sure that you pick something that’s flattering for your skin tone once you’ve got the base.
Skipping Primer
While primer isn’t the perfect addition to every makeup routine, it becomes a lot more important during the summer, when you’re more likely to sweat your makeup off. Whether you have dry or oily skin, you can benefit from a good primer that will keep all your makeup in place despite any environmental conditions that are out of your control.
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Using Too Much Bronzer
One of the worst summer makeup mistakes, the bronzer overdose can completely ruin your look. The shade of bronzer applied is very important, but you should also be very careful when it comes to the areas you’re applying it. Do not use bronzer all over your face! Instead, add it to the areas that would be naturally sun-kissed: your nose, temples, forehead, and neck.
Skipping Summer Makeup Essentials
Oil blotting sheets and face mists are a must in the warmer months. They can help you keep excess oil in check and refreshen your makeup quickly and easily. Make sure you make them both a part of your summer makeup kit and keep them in your purse at all times for a quick fix.
Applying Powders
As much as you like powder products, using them in warm and humid weather, they might end up as one of the worst summer makeup mistakes. If you have an illuminating powder you can’t go without, use it in moderation, but switch to liquid and cream products whenever possible, before returning to powders in the fall.
Not Moisturizing and Exfoliating Often Enough
Dry skin is never the best base to create gorgeous summer looks, so make sure that you’re exfoliating and moisturizing your skin in order to keep it looking its best. Whether you prefer a scrub or a chemical exfoliant with AHAs, make sure that you’re going through the proper steps at least once a week, and moisturize your skin well after exfoliation.
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Testing Makeup Shades On The Wrong Areas
One of the worst summer makeup mistakes is trusting the back of your hand when selecting the right colors for your face. Hands can have more redness most of the time, but in the summer you’re also running the risk of choosing the wrong shade because the back of your hands are slightly more tanned than your face.
Not Blending Makeup to Your Neck
Blending down your foundation is another makeup tip that has year-round utility, but it becomes even more important in the summer. Whether you’re using a liquid foundation, a tinted moisturizer or a BB or CC cream, make sure that it’s blended well at the jawline.
Going Too Heavy for an Outdoors Activity
Whether you’re spending the day at the beach or by the pool, one of the worst summer makeup mistakes is going for the full look. Dial it back a bit and use waterproof and water-resistant products that will stay put.
