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When It's Too Hot to Wear Makeup: Tips

Let's face it — some days are way too hot to wear a lot of cosmetics. How do you keep looking good while avoiding a makeup meltdown? Follow these five tips to keep yourself looking fresh-faced and ready to soak up the sun.

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1. Slather on some SPF

clean and clear, moisturizer, spf, morning glow, fresh face, too hot to wear makeup bottle of moisturizer Keep your skin hydrated and protect it from the sun. Pick a moisturizer with SPF built in and apply it to your face before putting on any other makeup. It will keep your skin soft and ready to face the sun.
\r\nRecommended product: Clean & Clear Morning Glow moisturizer, $7, drugstore.com.
\r\nIt has a citrus scent to wake you up and a very light sparkle to give you a healthy glow.

2. Foundation for a flawless face

bare minerals, foundation, powder, spf, flawless, too hot to wear makeup jar of mineral foundation with brush Warm weather can cause your foundation to melt. Avoid this by picking a lightweight mineral foundation that matches your skin tone. Pick up some powder with a powder brush, tap off the excess (a little bit goes a long way!), and buff the foundation onto your face in a circular motion.
\r\nRecommended product: bareMinerals SPF 15 Foundation, $25, sephora.com.
\r\nThis foundation is oil-free and full coverage, and is so light that you\'ll feel like you\'re wearing nothing at all.

3. Sun-kissed cheeks

tarte, cheek stain, blush, light, simple, full blossom, too hot to wear makeup bottle of cheek stain Get a natural-looking flush before going outside by applying a light stain to your cheeks. Smile and apply directly to the apples of your cheeks. Rub it in to blend and look like you\'re glowing from the inside out.
\r\nRecommended product: Tarte Cheek Stain, $28, sephora.com.
\r\nThis cheek stain is water-based. It\'s light enough for the summer heat and won\'t clog your pores.

4. Lengthy lashes

maybelline, definalash, mascara, black, waterproof, too hot to wear makeup red tube of maybelline mascara Avoid a pair of the dreaded raccoon eyes this summer by picking a waterproof mascara that will stay on your lashes. Apply mascara from the base of your lashes to the end, wiggling the wand slightly as you make your way up. This method provides better coverage, and your mascara will stay on longer too.
\r\nRecommended product: Maybelline Define-A-Lash Waterproof Mascara, $7, drugstore.com.
\r\nIt\'ll give your lashes extra volume while making it through even the hottest of days smudge-free.

5. Perfect your pout

yes to carrots, lip balm, lip butter, mint, too hot to wear makeup yes to carrots lip butters Balance your rosy cheeks with a matte lip balm to keep your pout moisturized. Just pop off the cap, apply liberally, and go!
\r\nRecommended product: Yes to Carrots C Me Smile Lip Butter in Mint, $4, Walgreens.
\r\nThis lip balm is all-natural and certified organic. Its minty flavor will keep your breath fresh, too!