Climate change is a reality; perhaps a reason why summers are longer, and stronger these days. While everything melts away, the makeup on your face is not an exception.

Firstly, and most importantly – drink plenty of water. At least eight glasses, or two to three big bottles a day. You can also keep hydrated with refreshing juices like lime, watermelon, and coconut water. Makeup is a facade on an otherwise concrete foundation – which is your glowing skin.

Choosing your makeup is a vital part of skin care while using makeup. Ensure that you choose and purchase products that are non-acnegenic and oil free. The skin tends to get oiliest in summer as the sebaceous glands are agitated
and produce sebum, or oil. It is hence advisable to get an oil controlling and hydrating moisturiser.

Before Foundation

Moisturising: For oily skin, use M.A.C Oil Control Lotion . It works wonders to de-shine your skin with its colloidal minerals and antioxidant rich formula. If your skin is excessively dry, then use Clinique Moisture Surge Extended Thirst Relief. This unique formula has a 24-hour soothing hydration.

Primer: This is the next essential step before foundation. Primer is a base for foundation. It is known to absorb oil with salicylic acid giving the skin a less oily, more matte look. It helps in applying the foundation evenly and
smoothly, while lasting longer. For the summer, choose a primer with broad spectrum UVA/UVB shield. Primer blurs out skin imperfections and prepares the skin for makeup. Bobbi Brown SPF 50 Face Base primer is perfect for this avenue of make.

Foundation

MAC Cosmetics has launched Prolong Wear Nourishing Waterproof Formula which is literally an all-in-one product. It is weightless, watertight, oil free and transfer resistant. Also, this product comes in 16 stay-true colour shades, so there’s a colour for everyone. The last step is to use any transparent starch loaded powder. Urban Decay De Slick mattifying powder works. It has fine rice starch that blots away excessive shine.

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     Bijon Burepaga                                    Celebrity makeup artist and trainer at My Glamm

The biggest problem is choosing the right foundation. The skin is always renewing itself and therefore the texture and colour also changes. Try to mix and match with the shade, rather than stick to one texture and colour perpetually. A good time frame to change your foundation shade is every five years.

Choose makeup that supports your skin’s undertone.

Primarily, there are three types of undertone – cool, warm or  neutral. If your skin is pinkish, blue or red, then you have a cool undertone, and if yellowish and peachy then a warm undertone. If you are unable to figure it out by yourself, consult a makeup artist.

Words by Bijon Burepaga       Photographs by Jinson Abraham

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