Keep it fresh: How to ace the summer make-up looks while dealing with the heat

The arrival of summer has heralded the onslaught of lsquojuicyrsquo colourful makeup looks on fashion runways and social media mood boards alike But even as we scroll through the inspiration it occurs to us that none of these looks factor in the searing heat uncomfortable humidity and dust that have become synonymous with summers in MumbaiBlue mascara can add a minimal and chic look right Shraddha Kapoor in her summer look Pics CourtesyInstagramNeither are they built to withstand the rigours of the daily commute across a cityscape thatrsquos in the midst of an allencompassing endless makeover Is swearing off makeup and locking away our palettes and brushes our only recourse Not necessarily clarifies makeup artist Natasha Nyss ldquoItrsquos all about using the right products in the right quantities with the right techniquesrdquo she explains With that she lays down the following makeup mantras for summer 2024 the Mumbai editionAce that baseThe most flawless makeup looks are built on healthy moisturised and protected skin Nyss emphasises A hack that can up your skincare game she says is to ice your face ldquoUsing ice helps with oil control and sunburn while also tightening your pores You can follow this up with primer only on your Tzone to keep the oiliness at bay Your final step is to use the right sunscreen for your skin type mdash those with oily skin will be well served by gelbased sunscreensrdquo she suggestsSummerproof your makeupShanaya KapoorReplace heavier foundations with tinted sunscreens or BB or CC creams If you must use foundation she suggests using powder products that allow easy touchups and prevent your skin from looking greasy Skip the eyeliner during the day and use waterproof mascara to emphasise your eyes Steer clear of liquid lipsticks and choose hydrating cream formulations to avoid chapped and dry lips Carry a bottle of your favourite facial mist mdash choose a hydrating formula mdash and spray your face multiple times a day to keep your skin fresh and glowing all day long Donrsquot forget to protect your skin and hair with a scarf during your long commute outdoorsLimit coloursNatasha NyssAlthough popsiclehued eye products are the rage on social media Nyss points out that elaborate or very colourful looks will be hard to touch up on the go and are prone to smudging Instead she recommends a fresh flushed look with a marked emphasis on blush Here instead of cream or powder formulations Nyss advises using tints that last longer and stay put through hours of wear and choosing shades such as caramel pinks nudepinks corals and peaches ldquoDonrsquot be afraid to go a little heavyhanded but do keep the rest of your look relatively simple If you do want to add a pop of colour a hint of blue around the eyes will instantly summerise your makeup mdash try a blue mascara or a blue smudgeproof eyeliner for a minimal and chic but playful edgerdquo she recommends Finally invest in travelsized and multipurpose products that you can easily pop into your office tote A pencil that you can use for your eyeshadow eyeliner and lipliner is a good example she signs off