Makeup That Survives The Heat: How To Make Your Look Last, From A Pro MUA

If you find yourself redoing your makeup halfway through these hot and sticky summer days, you're not alone. Melting makeup happens to the best of us, but have you ever wondered how professional makeup artists make full-face glam stick like glue, even on sweltering days?

"My mantra has always been 'the thinner the layer, the longer the wear' and that's doubly true when it comes to applying makeup in hot weather," Patinkin says. This doesn't mean you have to use a super-light coverage product; rather, the amount of product you're using should be minimal. 

Patinkin suggests prioritizing the center of the face and any areas you need extra coverage. The key here is to find a base product that truly matches your skin and undertones to avoid uneven patches where you have more or less product. If you're in the market for a new base product, check out this list of clean and natural foundations we love. 

Even if your day-to-day summer makeup is minimal, the occasional full-glam opportunities don't stop just because the temperature heats up. "If you need a full face of makeup, using setting spray in layers can really help to preserve your look," Patinkin says. 

She suggests using a light spritz in between each step. After you apply your foundation, give your face a spray. Then, after you put on bronzer, blush, and highlighter, spray again. After your eyes and lips are done, Patinkin says a small final spray will help it all stick. 

There's nothing worse than crafting a perfect eyeliner look just to have it drip off and smear midday. "The best way to avoid melty, smudgy eyeliner in hot weather is to layer pencils and powder," Patinkin says.