8 Beauty tricks to look your best in hot and humid weather

Cool Down: 8 Beauty tricks to look your best even in 30-degree heat

MF editorial team

05 Jul 2017

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Beauty tips & tricks to combat the hot weather
Flick through the gallery to discover our 8 tips on looking your best in hot weather.
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Water is your skin’s best friend
The number one rule of having flawless skin when the heat hits is to stay hydrated. Dehydration shows up on your skin too, so it’s only natural that the key to clear and bouncy skin is to ensure your body has enough liquid! The heat can certainly put a strain on your epidermis. Drinking water is simple, yes, but it is also essential to your beauty routine.
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Adapt your beauty routine to the weather
Are you usually outdoors? Or inside where the air-conditioning is strong and drying? It is necessary to adapt your beauty routine according to climatic conditions. If you usually like to pile on the moisturiser because your skin is usually dry when you’re in the office, take note that conditions outside in the sun will be completely different for your skin. You might have to lighten up on the serums, moisturisers, and day creams, to avoid clogging your pores if you are going to spend time in the humid outdoors. A simple primer will suffice, in place of a thick cream, before you dust on your powder. Keep your makeup light to avoid discomfort on your skin, and never go outside without slapping on the sunscreen!
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Go easy on the makeup
When the temperature is high, you want fewer layers of makeup on your face! It’s pointless to slather on layer after layer of liquid foundation because you run the risk of the makeup running straight off your face by the end of the day, or worse: severely clogged pores. Stay away from thick foundation formulas and stick to tinted BB creams or light swipes of powder foundation instead. If possible, ensure your makeup has SPF protection. For the eyes, you don’t want to overdo the mascara because the humidity can take its toll on your painstakingly made-up lashes and instead give you panda eyes without you knowing it! On the lips, a touch of gloss or a nude shade will suffice.
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Spritz on a face mist for a quick revival
If the mercury goes past 30°C and the skin on your face needs something to perk it up, here’s the pro trick that you need to adopt: use a refreshing skin-loving facial mist for a huge dose of nourishing hydration. In addition to fixing your makeup, a facial mist will instantly keep that lethargic feeling at bay!
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Style your hair appropriately for the weather
If you have long hair that covers your neck area and goes past your shoulders, you might find it unbearable to let it down when the temperature goes above 25°C. So, unless you want to chop it all off and adopt a pixie cut, you’ll have to try to find the best hairstyle for the hot weather. A braided crown, messy bun, high ponytail... the possibilities are endless. Out of inspiration? Inspire yourself with our ultimate guide to 27 chic ways to style your hair for hot weather.
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Make use of blotting sheets
Normally, even with a good primer and good mattifying powder, the T-zone (forehead, nose, chin) tends to shine as the day progresses. As the temperature rises, it gets worse! The trick to ensure an always-matte face regardless of the weather? Carry around a pack of blotting papers to absorb excess sebum. Use them throughout the day to keep your face fresh!
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Use products that help with reducing water retention and swelling
In the heat, the body is more prone to water retention. This is why some parts of the body, such as the legs or feet, tend to swell. Painful and unattractive, this phenomenon can easily be appeased by using a decongestant cream. In the evening, before going to bed, massage the affected areas.
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Making the most of waterproof products
In summer, it is best to avoid too much makeup. However, if going out without your eyeliner or mascara seems inconceivable, you better have the appropriate tools in your kit! To combat the soaring temperatures, waterproof makeup is a must! Mascara, khôl, eyeshadow... replace the basics of your make-up kit with more water-resistant products, so your sweat won’t wash everything away!

Beauty tips & tricks to combat the hot weather

How can you continue feeling and looking cool as a cucumber in the Southeast Asian heat? We’ll tell you.

Between running mascara, frizzing hair, and smeared-off lipstick, it is clearly difficult to maintain a flawless look when the thermometer skyrockets! Difficult… but not impossible! Want to know how you can look your best even as the temperature soars straight past 30°C before it even hits midday? No worries, we’ve rounded up 8 great tricks to keep you looking put-together and cool as a cucumber.

Head up to the gallery to check them out — and make sure you take some notes! We all know how ridiculously humid it can get here in tropical Southeast Asia!

Laura Gabrieli

Photos: Getty Images

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