BEAUTY

MELT-PROOF MAKEUP

Heat and humidity present troublesome challenges to your normal makeup routine. Keep your look fresh and pretty with these tips.

FACE

High temperatures can melt makeup. Apply a primer before you put on foundation. This will provide a base for your makeup to stick to and prevent it from sliding off. If possible, swap your foundation for a tinted moisturizer. This will prevent makeup from looking caked-on or too heavy.

*We like: Smashbox PhotoFinish Foundation Primer Light ($36, Sephora.com); Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer ($40).

NO SHINE, JUST NATURAL GLOW

If you use bronzer, be sure to only apply where it appears most natural. Do not cover your whole face in bronzer; only highlight a few areas.  For instance, the forehead, cheekbones, chin and nose are all areas likely to be naturally bronzed by the sun. To prevent shine, carry blotting papers in your purse or beach bag.

*We like: Physicians Formula Magic Mosaic Bronzer, ($12.50) drugstores; Paul and Joe Blotting Papers ($5) beautyhabit.com.

LIDS

To prevent eyeshadow from creasing, apply an eyeshadow base or primer to the lid. This will help absorb natural oils from your skin and cover any redness you may have. Set with powder and apply your eyeshadow.

*We Like: Estee Lauder Double-Wear Stay-in-Place Eyeshadow Base ($15)

LASHES

If you are sure to get wet, then play it safe by applying waterproof mascara and eyeliner. However, avoid using waterproof when possible. These products are extremely difficult to remove and they often leave a residue behind. Instead, opt for water-resistant formulas which will last throughout the day and are much gentler on the skin. In all cases, never go to bed without taking off your eye makeup.

*We Like: Clinique Gentle Waterproof Mascara Long-wearing Lash Builder ($14) clinique.com.

LIPS

Glossy lips are a summer makeup must. The perfect multi-tasker in any beauty regimen, most glosses nourish and protect lips while adding a youthful shimmer. A good gloss can add simple sheen when worn alone, or when paired with another color, can transform your usual liners and lipsticks. Summer is all about brights, so what better way to liven up your complexion than by applying one of these bold colors?

*We Like: Rimmel London, Moisture Renew glosses with spf 15 ($7.49) rimmellondon.com