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Five beauty tips to beat the heat

During hot summer months, it's a fine balance between wearing makeup that won't melt under the heat, but still feels light on the skin. Avoid the icky smudges and look refreshed with these top, melt-proof products.
Five beauty tips to beat the heat

Beat the heat - summer make-up

A little tint goes a long way

It's important to switch up your makeup with the seasons, and to play into new trends that will help your skin through changing temperatures. This is especially important when it comes to foundation. Look for one that's lightweight and allows skin to breath, and while still matte-ifying to hide shine. When selecting a new one, be sure to test out varying shades. Keep in mind your skin tone changes through the seasons; you may need to go a shade or two darker in the summer months.For a super-lightweight option, try a tinted moisturizer. It creates an even tone, like foundation, but boosts moisture and radiance, and provides a more natural, summer glow.Try:  Laura Mercier's Tinted Moisturizer, $43. It  boasts SPF 20, so it covers all your bases. It moisturizers, evens out skin tone and protects against the sun — a must-try triple threat

Five beauty tips to beat the heatLaura Mercier

Liner that lasts

There's nothing like a clean cat-eye on dewy summer skin. Make sure it's perfect with a quick-drying liquid liner — they hold up to smudging better than pencil liners and are essential for creating a "check mark" at the end of the eye. Apply like regular liner and then carefully draw a thin line up from the outer corner of your eye towards the end of your eyebrow. Thicken the line as you like. Wait a few minutes for it to dry before applying mascara. Try: Get your hands on the new Eyeliner Stylo from Nars, $27. It's a super-fine liquid liner that stays put while you're wearing it but washes off easily at the end of the day. With super rich pigments it makes for a very dramatic eye.

Five beauty tips to beat the heatNars

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Stained to perfection

Bolder trends make way for natural, warm tones in summer. (This is the time to indulge in low-maintenance beauty!) For a healthy, natural complexion that'll hold up under the afternoon sun, a cheek and lip stain is the way to go. The colours blend into your natural skin tone, so selecting the right shade is simple; once it dries, it's there to stay, so apply with great care. Start off with a drop, blending it into your cheeks and add more as needed. Try: Benefit's lip & cheek stain, $36. It comes in three classic shades and lasts for hours. Your lips and cheeks will still be rosy even after the sun has set!

Five beauty tips to beat the heatBenefit

Bat your lashes

Switch to a waterproof mascara in the summer when you're more prone to — dare we say — sweating. Raccoon eyes are just as pesky as the animals themselves! Try: MAC's False Lashes Waterproof mascara, $20. Like the original version, it lengthens and strengthens lashes and gives the perfect curl. Now with the addition of 12-hour smudge proofing, you'll be batting those lashes poolside without a care in the world.

Five beauty tips to beat the heatMAC Cosmetics

Ready, set, go

If you've never tried a finishing spray, summer's the perfect time to add one to your makeup bag. It works wonders at keeping everything in place, especially eye shadow, bronzers and blush. Give your face a nice, even spritz, keeping your eyes closed for a minute to let it set and voila! Hours later you'll still look as fresh as you did at 8:00 a.m. Try: A quick spritz of Urban Decay's All Nighter Long-Lasting Makeup Setting Spray, $29, and you'll be good for hours. It dries quickly and leaves no residue — you'll totally forget about it, but you'll look unforgettable, all night long.

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