Makeup Routine for Humid Weather: How to Stay Matte and Fresh?

With humidity soaring every day, the more you stay outdoors during the hot and humid days, the greater makeup catastrophe will fall on your face. That dewy glow, flawless baking, contouring – everything will turn into a greasy, melted disaster. But what if we tell you there’s a way to escape this nightmare and make your makeup humid proof. Make room for shine-control face powder, transfer-proof kajal, lipstick, and more, and learn the tricks to rock any makeup look, come rain or shine.

Makeup Routine for Humid Weather

Step 1: Prep is Key!

Start with a cleansed face and follow with a face serum and oil-free moisturizer. This will help create a hydrating base to prevent dryness, a patchy or cakey look.

Step 2: Prime Time!

This humid weather, make a mattifying primer your new BFF. Once your moisturizer is fully absorbed in your skin, move on to apply a thin layer of primer all over your face. Focus on oily areas like the T-zone. This step is essential to create a smooth surface, regulate shine, and make your foundation last longer.

Step 3: Apply Foundation

The right product formula can make or break your makeup look. Dewy foundation is a big no during humid days! So, select a long-lasting, matte finish foundation that’s lightweight and breathable. Apply a thin layer with a damp beauty sponge or a foundation brush, or your finger tips to achieve an even coverage. Remember the golden rule, ‘less is more’ while creating makeup in humid weather. Build the coverage only where necessary to prevent a heavy feel.

Step 4: Blush & Set with Powder!

If you wish to add a healthy flush to your cheeks, load it with powder blush (keep cream-based formulas for winter). Add glow to the high points of your face. Now comes the most important step: applying powder. Translucent setting powder is your best-kept secret during humid weather!

Lightly dust powder all over your face with a fluffy brush, focusing on oily spots. For added staying power, you can bake your look. Wondering how?Apply a thicker layer of powder under the eyes and on the nose, allow to sit for several minutes, then dust off any excess.

Step 5: Eye Makeup

Keep your eye makeup minimal. Apply waterproof eyeliner or kajal and finish with waterproof mascara.

Step 6: Lip Makeup

Make your lip makeup humid-proof with transfer-, smudge-proof matte lipsticks.

Step 7: Setting Spray Savior

Finish by locking everything in position using a mattifying setting spray. Position the bottle 8-10 inches away from your face and mist evenly for shine-free, lasting makeup.

Bonus Tip: Always keep blotting papers in your handbag for touch-ups. Gently press them against your skin to soak up excess oil without messing up your makeup.

With these tricks and tips, you can confidently brave humidity and sport a perfect, matte finish makeup all day. So go ahead and shine, minus the unwanted shine on your face!