We have hit record-highs in Charleston for 3 days in a row! The heatwave was right in time for our monthly Celadon Flea + Farmers Market. Throughout the event, several vendors made comments asking, “How is your makeup not melting off?” I keep my makeup routine super simple, packed with a lot of of sunscreen! Here’s my sweat-proof makeup routine:
Prime
Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen, $32
Unseen Sunscreen is a 100% invisible, 100% game-changing makeup-gripping primer with SPF 40. The award-winning formula is weightless and scentless, containing clean, skin-soothing ingredients like red algae, which helps protect your skin from the blue light that's emitted by your phone and computer.
Color Correcting Coverage
Supergoop! Daily Correct CC Cream, $34
This color-correcting cream softens the look of fine lines, wrinkles, and pores. Foundation and skincare in one, this CC cream provides lightweight color coverage and correction, while protecting against UVA and UVB rays with 100% mineral actives.
Contour
Bobbi Brown Bronzing Powder, $44
A lightweight powder bronzer with a soft, matte finish. All the contouring goodness without any junk: paraben-free, phthalate-free, sulfate-free, sulfite-free and gluten-free.
Sun-Kissed Glow
bareMinerals Loose Powder Blush, $22
Get cheeky with a pop of color that brightens your face and defines your features. bareMinerals Loose Powder Blush gives your skin a healthy, fresh vibrancy that looks and feels natural.
Tint and Tamed Brows
NYX Tinted Brow Mascara, $7.50
No shame in wishing for a strong beautiful brow! This foolproof tinted brow mascara helps your brow dreams come true. It sets, tames and tints brows for natural-looking wear. Our dependable formula leaves brows feeling soft while maintaining complete control.
Big, Bold Lashes
benefit They’re Real! Lengthening Mascara, $25
They’re Real! lengthens, curls, volumizes, lifts and separates. This jet black, long-wearing formula won’t smudge or dry out.
Lips with Staying Power
LipSense Liquid Lip Color, $25
LipSense is a patented, unique waterproof product which does not kiss off, smear off, rub off, or budge off! It works to restore the moisture content without leaving lips dried or cracked. Color lasts anywhere between 4 and 18 hours. (Insert mind blown emoji!)
Set It and Forget It
Coty Airspun Loose Face Powder, $5.99
Coty Airspun Loose Face Powder smooths & softens the appearance of tiny lines, wrinkles and blemishes. Use the loose powder on top of your makeup as a setting powder so you can get that flawless, smooth look.
Here’s to always looking your best, even when we are in a heatwave!
On the Post,
Amber