Sweat-proof tips to prevent your makeup from melting in Singapore's humidity

These weather-friendly items will help your makeup stay fresh and glowy longer

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If you’ve been heading out of your work-from-home set-up or office to get lunch in the past week, you would have noticed that the afternoon sun has been merciless – it’s been giving us oily skin and melting our makeup looks.

To keep your makeup looking fresh, we’ve got a few tips and tricks you can try to use to heat-proof your makeup. Hopefully, this will stop your makeup from melting in our scorching hot weather. Scroll to check out our tips.

Prep work is important

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A primer prolongs the life of your foundation, so it’s ideal for the shine-prone T-zone. The trick is to let it dry for at least a minute before you apply anything on top. If you have fine lines around your eyes and/ or mouth, use one with blur technology.

Mally Face Defender with Triangle Applicator, $53.43 from Amazon Singapore



Trinny London Miracle Blur, GBP£26

Try a sheer foundation

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When it’s hot, the less you apply to your skin the better. A makeup sponge makes applying a light layer of foundation or tinted moisturiser effortless. Follow up by dusting finishing powder on your T-zone to set your look and reduce shine.

Rimmel London Lasting Finish 25 Hour Nude Foundation, $9.16 from iHerb Singapore



Nivea Daily Essentials Tinted Moisturising Day Cream Light, $28.61 from Lazada Singapore



Nude by Nature Translucent Loose Finishing Powder in four shades, GBP£20

Concealer is your friend

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Concealer is a magic wand for reducing the appearance of dark circles, redness, and blemishes. For lasting coverage and to keep your makeup from melting, use a long-wearing concealer, but apply sparingly and blend well.

NYX Professional Makeup Can’t Stop Won’t Stop Contour Concealer in 24 shades, $14.50 on Lookfantatic Singapore

Add colour with a powder blush

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Adding colour to your cheeks brings your complexion to life. Powder blush handles the heat better than cream blush but for a dewy glow, go cream.

Clarins Cheeky Boum Joli Blush in 05, $55 at Clarins Singapore

Pick a lipstain over a lipstick

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Long-wearing lipsticks and stains last for hours, so when it comes to application, take care. First, follow your lip contour to create a clean outline then fill in your lips with your choice of colour.

Sephora Collection Cream Lip Stain in Bubble Bath, $20

Waterproof mascara lasts longer

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Mascara thickens the look of lashes and frames your eyes, so it’s always worth applying. In hot and humid conditions, use a waterproof formula.

Maybelline New York Volum’ Express Lash Sensational Full Fan Effect Mascara (Waterproof), $13.58 on iHerb Singapore

Brighten your eyes with eyeshadow

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Cream to powder eyeshadows are super easy to swipe over your lids. They wear well, and a single shade is often all you need to brighten up your eyes.

Revlon ColorStay Creme Eye shadows, $7.93 on Amazon Singapore



This article was first published in Singapore Women's Weekly

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