Summer Beauty Essentials: Long-Lasting Makeup for Every Budget

Midsummer is upon us. How’s your makeup holding up?

You think you’d be spending most of this warm weather looking sun-kissed and glowy on the beach, but reality isn’t so kind. When you spend close to an hour beating your face only to have your makeup melt away after you step outside into the blistering sun, we totally get why anyone would be wishing for the rainy season to come sooner.

But don’t go packing away your makeup until the weather gets cooler (unless you actually enjoy being bare-faced, in which case, more power to you). You just need to revamp your makeup to help your makeup last through the sweat and humidity. Here are the essentials.

Sunscreen

Kiehl’s Ultra Light Daily UV Defense (PHP2,100 for 30ml); Happy Skin Catch the Sun Brightening UV Gel Cream (PHP999), Belo SunExpert Perfecting Shield Tinted Suncreen (PHP450)

SPF isn’t just for the beach. Even though Filipino babes are blessed with melanin, that doesn’t mean that you can afford to skip on SPF. In the summer, the UV index in the Philippines exceeds the 11 rating on a regular basis, which means that we’re in extreme risk from UV exposure. You want to get a summer glow, not get burned. Opt for sun protection you can wear every day, and don’t forget to wear UV-blocking sunglasses.

Oil Control Foundation

VMV Hypoallergenics Skin Savvy Foundation (PHP2,000); Covergirl Outlast Stay Fabulous 3-in-1 Foundation (PHP895); Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Liquid Foundation (PHP399)

Hot, humid weather leaves skin oily and sweaty, but you can look fresh-faced after hours in the heat with oil control foundation. Look for formulas with SPF for extra sun protection!

Long-Lasting Brows

Kat Von D Signature Brow Pencil (PHP1,395); K-Palette 1-Day Tattoo Lasting Eyebrow Tint (PHP895); Colourette Browfessional Smudge Proof 2-in-1 Pomade (PHP349)

Brows frame the face, and once you’ve got them sorted, you can basically go on with your day without any other products on your face. Have on-fleek brows all day, errday with these long-lasting formulas.

Sweat-Proof Blush

Tarte Amazonian Clay 12 Hour Blush (PHP1,990); Cargo Water Resistant Blush (PHP1,250); BLK Cosmetics Creamy Cheek Paint (PHP399)

Sure, this weather will probably leave you with a natural flush, but pop on one of these beauties to keep that color on your face even after heading into cooler, air-conditioned locations.

Smudge-Proof Eyeliner

Fenty Flyliner Longwear Liquid Eyeliner (PHP1,150); Yves Rocher Liquid Eye Liner (PHP695); IN2IT Supreme Waterproof Eyeliner (PHP400)

There are few things more heartbreaking than drawing on the perfect winged eye only to have it smear all over your face after a few sweaty minutes outside. Keep that from ever happening again by using long-wearing eyeliners that won’t budge.

Loose Powder

Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder (PHP1,850); Coty Airspun Loose Face Powder (PHP599); Nichido Final Powder (PHP150)

Isn’t it amazing what baking can do? Just dusting on some powder after applying everything else can do wonders for its longevity.

Setting Spray

Urban Decay All Nighter Anti-Pollution Setting Spray (PHP2,060); NYX Makeup Setting Spray Dewy (PHP520); Hello Gorgeous Make-up Setting Spray (PHP125)

What’s more satisfying than finishing off your makeup application with a few sprays from your favorite setting spray? A good setting spray lets your makeup set into your skin, making it look more natural while helping it last.