Chicology Magazine

While summer is a time to relax and enjoy life, for the makeup girlies, it can lead to some huge obstacles in day-to-day makeup routines. The humidity and the heat can cause makeup to crease, separate, and oxidize at higher rates than at any other time of the year. Some may alter their makeup routines to adjust to the change in weather, while others struggle to keep their base as flawless as they normally do. Here at Chicology, we recognize the hardships that Summer can cause in the makeup world, and we’re here to help! Here are some of our dos and don’ts for the summertime so you can feel beautiful and confident in your makeup skills without worrying about it melting off!

Firstly, it’s important that your skincare is well-equipped for the summertime. With temperatures at their highest and UV rays on blast, it’s crucial that you’re protecting your skin from any kind of damage! Make sure to invest in a good sunscreen that’ll protect your face while also keeping your makeup just as smooth. The best products for you truly depend on your own face, so make sure to look into the ingredients in each product to ensure they won’t react badly with your skin. The heat can also dry your skin of all of its moisture, and it can turn into a nightmare! So be sure to invest in a good moisturizer that’ll keep your skin healthy and hydrated all throughout these hot summer days. Additionally, try to refrain from using harsh chemicals on your skin, as the increased UV in the summertime may lead to bad chemical reactions, potentially breaking down your skin barrier. Make sure you’re aware of the different chemical compounds within your skincare products to ensure that the weather changes won’t cause any negative reactions with your beautiful skin.

Now that you have your basic skincare all figured out, it’s time to move on to your base. But say the summer is coming up and you have no idea as to what you’re going to do for your makeup routine, that’s totally okay! Not everyone knows how to shift their makeup routine through the seasons, but you’re not alone in that. There are plenty of apps like Pinterest, TikTok, and Instagram where you can find your perfect summer makeup inspo and detailed tutorials that’ll help you achieve exactly what you want this upcoming summertime!

If you want to go down the minimal to no makeup look this summer, it’s essential to keep up your skincare to keep your skin glowing and radiant throughout the day! You can still use some clear or slightly tinted eyebrow gel to add more definition, as well as clear mascara or Vaseline to really make your eyelashes shine. Tinted or clear lip balm will also keep your lips lush while adding some slight color to your face!

If you’re looking for a little more coverage while still trying to keep things natural, no problem! Try a good tinted sunscreen or tinted moisturizer along with some sheer contour and blush to accentuate your natural features without using a lot of product, and set with a small amount of loose powder to lock it in. You could also implement the use of a light brow pencil or tinted brow gel along with light mascara to define and highlight your beauty! Finally, use a lip liner in any color you’d like and a sheer lip gloss to tie it all together. This way, your face is still sheer and breathable while still giving you the coverage you desire.

But if you’re a full-coverage girl and you have no interest in watering down or changing your routine, don’t freak out because Chicology is here to help you! Firstly, invest in a good primer that’ll have a firm grip on your makeup and help fight the heat; one of the best I recommend is the Milk Makeup Pore Eclipse Primer, as it keeps your face matte and controls excess oils from flooding your makeup. Then you can do everything you normally do; just ensure that your makeup is able to withstand higher levels of heat. If not, it’s okay! There are a multitude of heat-resistant products that you can find at any of your local beauty stores. Additionally, invest in a GOOD setting powder as it’s what is going to be locking in all of the moisture in your makeup – I personally recommend the Kim Chi Puff Puff Pass loose powder as it keeps you matte for a long amount of time and doesn’t let your makeup separate. Lastly, your setting spray is what really ensures everything will be held together, so make sure your setting spray is long-lasting and efficiently keeps your makeup locked and ready to go. Some of the most recommended are the OneSize setting spray, the Urban Decay All-Nighter setting spray, and the Skindinavia setting spray. Now your makeup is unstoppable and ready for the hot summer day!.

You will inevitably need touch-ups throughout the day, but that’s okay! Just be sure to keep your favorite loose powder on hand as well as a fixing spray and a spare beauty blender to rebuild any separation caused by a hot summer’s day!

Now your makeup is all ready for the summer! We hope these tips and tricks will help you stay feeling beautiful and confident all summer long. And as always, don’t be afraid to try new things and implement new sections into your routine; fashion is all about trying new things and making them work! Stay safe and have a chic summer, lovelies.