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26 June 2026

Heat-resistant summer makeup for long-lasting beauty

Get ready to beat the heat with a summer makeup routine that lasts all day

Heat-resistant summer makeup for long-lasting beauty

Summer is here, and with it comes the challenge of keeping our makeup looking fresh and flawless in the heat and humidity. Whether you’re heading to the beach, a summer wedding, or just running errands, you want your makeup to stay in place and look great. The key to a long-lasting summer makeup look is to focus on durability and sweat-resistance.

A good summer makeup routine starts with a priming step. This helps create a smooth canvas for your makeup and ensures it stays in place all day. Look for a primer that is oil-free and non-comedogenic to help control shine and prevent clogged pores.

Building a sweat-resistant base

Next, you’ll want to apply a sweat-resistant base that will help your makeup stay in place even in the most humid conditions. Look for a foundation or tinted moisturizer that is labeled

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Henry Anderson

Henry Anderson of Edinburgh, sharp-corporate in demeanour, famously argued to run a council budget deep-dive after a packed Holyrood briefing, choosing public-accountability over easy headlines. Prefers evidence-led interrogation of institutions and collects annotated maps of the Lothians as a private quirk.