Our summers are hot, and temperatures rarely drop below 30°C: looking fresh all day is a challenge. But a few beauty routines can help you save face — mattifying wipes, lighter make-up, continuous hydration and dry shampoo for the hair, among others.
Mattifying Wipes
Available mainly in large perfumeries, they're something we forget to think about and buy. Yet they work real miracles. Easy to carry, they remove the excess sebum secreted by the skin on very hot days. That way, the skin won't shine, and they instantly provide a feeling of freshness. To use one, simply wipe it over the face, dabbing the T-zone.
Ditch the Foundation
Intense heat is often accompanied by sweating. The skin of the face starts to shine, especially when the pores are clogged by heavy make-up. Favour a combination of CC cream + BB cream + bronzing powder. Those with a flawless complexion can make do with a CC cream and a bronzing powder. This way, the complexion is even, barely tinted and protected from UV rays. The bronzing powder, for its part, helps to sculpt the oval of the face and perfect that healthy glow.
Light Make-Up
To stay fresh all day, simply keep your make-up light. When it's scorching hot in summer, there's no point being elaborate. All you need is a black mascara and a touch of colour on your lips. In summer, matte is the trend.
Plenty of Water
Water is your best ally in summer. You need to drink plenty to ensure optimal hydration of your body and, in turn, your face. During intense heat, remember to arm yourself with a thermal water mist. Besides being refreshing, it is very handy for spraying your face at any time, thereby preventing the skin from drying out.
A Quick Spritz of Dry Shampoo
Just like the rest of our body, hair suffers from the heat in summer. So you can give it a little pick-me-up by keeping a mini dry shampoo on hand, to be quickly sprayed onto the hair to reduce excess sebum on the scalp and restore volume to your hairstyle.
In Short: 5 Routines to Stay Fresh
| Beauty routine | Why / how |
|---|---|
| Mattifying wipes | Remove excess sebum, dabbed on the T-zone, immediate freshness |
| CC cream + BB cream + bronzing powder (instead of foundation) | Even, light complexion protected from UV rays |
| Light make-up | Black mascara + colour on the lips, matte trend |
| Plenty of water + thermal water mist | Hydration of the body and face, prevents the skin from drying out |
| Dry shampoo | Reduces sebum on the scalp, restores volume to the hairstyle |
