Hello Everyone!

Now is the time, when the weather is at is peak!  Although it’s gorgeous outside with it being warm and sunny, let’s be honest- our makeup is probably sweating off this moment as we speak. So, in order for your makeup to stay put, I have figured out some essentials that are definitely needed in the hot weather.

1) Eye Shadow Primer- This is  must if you want your eye shadow to stay put or your liner. The makeup on the eyes can easily transfer to the brown bone if you just walked through the heat for 5 minutes. And, if it melts, you end up looking like you have raccoon eyes. My personal favorite that have worked most of the time- are the Urban Decay Primer Potion, and the Nars SmudgeProof Eyeshadow Base. Both of these are wonderful, but I think that the Urban Decay Definitely works better with their own line of shadows. The consistency of both primers are more runnier, and go on clear.

2) Face Primer- For those of you with oiler skin, or have a bit of textured skin, I highly recommend a face primer before putting on your foundation. This just evens out the texture and the makeup on your face ends up looking a lot smoother. All in all, this does help your foundation to stay put and not slide off your face. I personally do not use a face primer, as most of them contain silicones which break me out. In fact, I have tried a water face primer by Smashbox which ended up breaking me out as well. But, I have known a lot of people who rave about that one as well as the Laura Mercier face primers.

3) Setting Powder- This is a translucent powder (usually is white in color), just melts into the skin and takes away any excess shine. It just keeps the oiliness at bay so that you do not get extra shiny during the day. Usually I would apply this in the T-zone area as that’s where I get very shiny. I like the Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powders very much for this purpose. They are a bit high end, but they do the job very well. Even though these have a bit of a sheen to them, they had a glow to your face, and take away the excess shine! Th ones I recommend from their line as a setting power are Dim Light, and Mood Light.

4) Makeup Setting Spray- This is like God sent from the heavens people. Since my top liner was running everywhere even with the use of primers, I discovered the Urban Decay All Nighter Makeup Setting Spray. And let me tell you, I am hooked! This just locks in all of your makeup, and it takes away the chalkiness from your makeup to give you that natural look. So be outside and lounge by all means, and this baby will keep everything in place.

5) SPF- Its getting hot, and I wouldn’t want any one of you to end up with skin cancer. Being India, I do not get a sunburn, but I tan very easily. Needless to say, this is a very important thing for anyone. But, most sunscreens are chemical based which again, break me out. Recently Tarte released a new Sunscreen which is amazing. It is not chemical based, and it smells like lilies. I mean, what more can one want?

If you’ve tried any other products from the same categories, or think anything else is essential, then do let me know!

-Krutika