Talk Philly: Sweat Proof Makeup
Whether you're walking to work, relaxing at the beach or working out at the gym, if you wear makeup, these hot days can have your face on the floor! The heat just about melts all your makeup away. Check out these tips (some seen on the show and others are a bonus) from Tracey Timko from Bernard's Salon and Spa in Cherry Hill.
When buying products, be sure to look for oil-free, oil –absorbing, and water resistant.
Always prep your skin. Use an oil-absorbing cleanser—either gel-based or clay-based, especially in your T-zone.
Use oil-free Moisturizers. SPF is water-resistant, so putting on a product with SPF is the way to go when you're going to be sweating, indoors, or out. Look for products that have silica. Silica sits on top of the skin w/o being absorbed which is why makeup glides on top, nice and smooth. Suggested products as seen on the show:
Neutrogena oil-free moisturizer w/spf 15
Dermalogica oil free matte block w/spf 20
Use a primer: Apply more in your t-zone area and work your way out.
Suggested products seen on the show:
BECCA Resurfacing Primer
Jan Marini Age Intervention Face Primer
Revlon Beyond Natural Smoothing Primer
Too Faced Primed & Poreless Powder
For your complexion, don't apply a foundation too heavy. The more makeup you put on, the more it will melt off. Suggested products:
Aveda Tinted Moisture w/spf 15
BECCA Luminous Skin Color tinted moisturizer
Minerals in makeup also help absorb sweat. Minerals mean fewer ingredients, giving less chance of a skin reaction. Suggested products:
Revlon Mineral Mousse
Revlon Colorstay Aqua Mineral Powder
Maybelline Mineral Bronzer
BECCA Mineral Powder Foundation
Tip: Apply concealer after foundation and you won't end up using as much, so there's a less chance of it being cakey.
Suggested products:
Maybelline SuperStay Foundation
Black Radiance water-resistant concealer
To keep makeup to your eyes and lips flawless, use a shadow and lip primer. Suggested products:
Too Faced Shadow Insurance "Lemon Drop" and color corrector
Too Faced Lip Insurance Anti-feathering
Tip: Don't use face primer on your eyes b/c it's too heavy for the lid
Also for your eyes:
BECCA eye tint in Vicuna
Physician's Formula Eye Definer
Maybelline Eye Studio Gel Liner
Mascaras:
BECCA The Ultimate Mascara
Maybelline One by One Volume Express Waterproof Mascara (Warning: using waterproof mascara everyday will dry out your eyelashes and can make them brittle)
For cheeks and lips:
Tarte Natural Cheek Stain
BECCA Beach Tint in Guava (This is your go to lip and cheek color for ultra waterproof wear)
Post-Makeup
When you're makeup is applied, spray your face to ensure it's Super-Sweat Proof
Urban Decay "De Slick" Oil Control Makeup Setting Spray
Clean N'Clear oil absorbing sheets
Note: To remove makeup, simply use an oil-based cleanser, followed by a cream cleanser or look for products specifically designed to remove waterproof or long-lasting makeup.
