How To Stop Your Make-Up Sliding Off In The Heat

"If you have heavy creams layered over each other in your skincare routine, you're encouraging slip from the start. Instead, look for lightweight gel formulas that deliver plenty of hydration without causing your base to slide in the heat. For an extra cooling effect, keep them in the fridge before applying. I love the Bioderma Hydrabio Gel-Crème and COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF50+." – Jessica Kell, make-up artist

"Start with a lightweight moisturiser and be intentional with your primer by applying it only where it's truly needed, like the T-zone or anywhere else prone to shine. When it comes to foundation, choose a lightweight, oil-free formula with buildable coverage and a soft matte finish, as these textures tend to hold up much better in the heat and let your skin breathe. I recommend Tatcha The Water Cream, Danessa Myricks Yummy Skin Universal Blurring Balm Powder, Maybelline Grippy Serum Primer and Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturiser  Blurred Matte Oil Free SPF30." – Adeola Gboyega, make-up artist & skin expert

"With so many people opting for cream and liquid formulas, powder bronzers and blushers can often get overlooked but in hot weather they're one of the most effective ways to keep your make-up looking fresh. While creams can feel hydrating, they're also more likely to move around. Finely milled powder formulas add structure and staying power without making the skin look flat or heavy. I like to press powder into the skin with a puff rather than sweeping it on with a brush, especially through the T-zone where shine tends to build. My go-tos are Saie SuperSuede Radiant Blush Powder, IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Pores Translucent Face Powder, Made By Mitchell Baked Loose Powder  and YSL All Hours Hyper Blur." – Adeola 

"If I don't want to wear too much make-up in the heat, I often skip foundation altogether. Instead, I mix James Read SunBright Tinted Tan Drops  into my moisturiser to add a little depth and glow, then finish with a touch of blush. It's quick, lightweight and perfect for hot weather." – Jessica 

"Applying lots of different shadows and eyeliner means there's more product that can smudge throughout the day, so I'd keep things simple with one or two budge-proof products. I like applying a wash of colour with my finger and finishing with a waterproof mascara. Beforehand, I always curl my lashes to open up the eyes and add definition. I use the SUQQU Eyelash Curler, M·A·C Extended Play Gigablack Lash Mascara  and MERIT Beauty Solo Shadow." – Jessica 

"In the summer, your eye and brow make-up is often the first thing to let you down. Creamier products blend nicely but they're much more likely to crease or smudge once the temperature rises, so I always recommend switching to long-wear formulas. Opt for gel or wax-based products for eyeliner and brows, then finish with a waterproof or tubing mascara to avoid transfer throughout the day. I love the L'Oréal Paris Infallible Brow Lamination, Kosas Brow Pop Dual-Action Defining Pencil, Lisa Eldridge Kitten Flick Liquid Eyeliner and Revolution Wrap Lash Tubing Mascara." – Adeola

"Lipsticks can be one of the biggest culprits for smudging in the heat, so I usually reach for a well-pigmented lip liner and a nourishing lip balm with SPF instead. If you still want a bold lip, choose a lip stain as it'll stay put. You can even build up a few layers and lightly press a matte blush over the top for even more staying power. I always recommend the MAKE UP FOR EVER Artist Colour Pencil  and Fenty Beauty Poutsicle Hydrating Lip Stain." – Jessica 

"Rather than applying the same primer everywhere, I recommend tailoring it to different areas of your face. Different primers do different things and if you find you're trying to beat shine in your T-zone, it might be worth using a mattifying primer on your forehead and around your nose, then something more illuminating across the cheekbones. I rate the e.l.f. Power Grip Matte Primer  and Charlotte Tilbury Wonderglow." – Jessica

"Setting spray is one of those steps that's easy to overlook but it's the one I never skip when the weather warms up. Not only does it help your make-up last longer but it also softens the overall finish so everything looks more natural and skin-like. A light mist takes away any powdery residue without disturbing the make-up underneath. Just remember that not all setting sprays do the same job – some are designed to lock your make-up in place, while others are there to add hydration or refresh the skin. I recommend VIEVE’s Invisiveil Setting Spray, Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Glass 001 Legendary Glow Setting Spray, The INKEY List Hydro-Surge Dewy Face Mist and ONE/SIZE On 'Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray." – Adeola

"If you've been caught in the midday heat and need to refresh, avoid piling on more make-up. Instead, use blotting papers first to remove excess oil and shine, then spritz your face with a refreshing mist before finishing with one final blotting paper once everything has dried. It cools the skin without disturbing your make-up. I always keep Lisa Eldridge’s Seamless Skin Enhancing Mist  and MUJI Oil Blotting Paper in both my personal make-up bag and my professional kit." – Jessica 

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