How can African women do makeup in hot temperatures without it looking smeared?
Many African women don’t take into account the humidity of the weather when doing their makeup. The result is they sweat their makeup starts to look appalling.
In many African countries, merely stepping out of your house, you are already sweating not to talk off dancing at a party or walking under the sun.
1. Use cream and not powdered products
Choose cream over powder products. Cream-based products are ideal for humid weather as they blend into the skin, preventing cake or streaking even during sweating. They are suitable for foundation, concealer, blush, and eyeshadow, as they do not cake or meltdown.
2. Stay off highlighting
When the weather is hot, drop your highlighter at home and don’t put it on your face. Using a powder highlighter can give you two different complexions when you start to sweat.
3. Wash your face with cold water and moisturise your skin
To ensure the longevity of makeup, start by washing your face with cold water to remove excess oil and freshness. Pat your face dry and apply a light moisturising gel or lotion. Blot away any extra sebum or moisturiser.
4. Use primer
Use a primer as a base to smooth your skin texture and create an even surface for your foundation. This keeps makeup in place and fills in pores.
How African women can avoid cakey and smeared makeup [boredpanda]
5. Use light foundation
In humid climates, use a light foundation layer after applying moisturiser and primer, dabbing it in instead of rubbing it in. This will help your makeup look more natural and maintain its effectiveness.
6. Use setting spray
Setting sprays are essential for setting makeup and providing instant hydration to the skin. They should be applied at arm’s length and spread evenly over the face. Allow the spray to dry for a few seconds.
7. Avoid compact powder, use translucent powder instead
Translucent fixing powder is a great alternative to compact powder. It is colourless, absorbs oil, mattifies the skin instantly, provides sheer coverage, and gives a delicate glow. The silky texture glides on the skin, absorbing all oil and mattifying it instantly.
8. Avoid using tissue, wipes or handkerchiefs to clean up your sweat
When you sweat, don’t leave it on your face or use tissue or handkerchiefs to carry blotting papers or oil-absorbing strips at home for a soft, radiance-free appearance. Pat your face with blotting paper when sweat builds to maintain fresh and shine-free makeup throughout the day.
