On a family trip to Kakadu and the Northern Territory, I had an epic ah-ha moment on how humidity impacts our makeup.
As in, I experienced first-hand just how swiftly hot, sweaty situations can transform your makeup into a slippery, cakey-looking mess.
As an over 40s makeup expert - who also happens to be 49 and in the weeds of perimenopause - Kakadu took my understanding of “sweat-proof makeup” to a whole new level.
So trust me, I really get the struggle of maintaining the best summer and dewy makeup look.
Add trying to survive belting heat, humidity, and hormones on top and, well, I'm sweating just thinking about it.
Makeup isn't bulletproof. Any decent makeup artist will tell you there's only so much you can do to sweat-proof makeup completely.
But there are some tricks and products you can try to help as best as possible.
Read on for my top tried-and-tested sweat-proof makeup tips, product recommendations… and some real talk.
1. Hydrating Serums & Skincare Face Mists.
Hydrating mists and hydrating serums really are the secret sauce.
Stay hydrated. And I don’t just mean drink all the water you can get your mitts on (of course, that is advised too!).
Choose products in your morning routine that include hydrating ingredients and lightweight textures (think hyaluronic acid serums, light mists and gel-texture moisturisers).
And use your hydrating mist like your life depends on it. Not only will it prevent your skin from getting thirsty throughout the day, but it’ll also provide sweet cooling relief.
Here are my top bargain and bougie hydrating serums and mists:
