My ultimate cheat sheet to heat-proof make-up — with tips from celebrity makeup artists
Sally Foran and celebrity make-up artist Katie-Jane Hughes. Hughes was in Dublin with Dua Lipa for her Radical Optimism tour and to launch her brand KJH
It’s been unusually hot for the last few months, but the good news is, rising temperatures don’t have to mean melted makeup.
Whether you’re heading to a summer wedding, going to a festival or a concert, on holiday, or just trying to beat the heat in your everyday routine due to oily skin, an active lifestyle or a hormonal propensity (thanks menopause!) mastering heat proof makeup is all about smart prep, the right products, and strategic application.
These are some of my favourite products to ensure that the heat and humidity don’t send my makeup south.
Benefit’s The POREfessional is the OG primer — and for good reason. It blurs pores, controls shine, and helps makeup stay put, making it the perfect choice for oily and combination skin in hot and humid weather. €38, Millies.
For heat-proof, melt-proof makeup that still looks like skin and feels breathable, Charlotte Tilbury’s Airbrush Flawless Filter pressed powder offers the best of all worlds — a flawless finish with staying power. Particularly good under the eyes as its less prone to caking. €44, Brown Thomas.
Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder keeps makeup fresh for up to 16 hours, with a lightweight, shine-controlling formula that blurs pores and leaves a natural matte finish, perfect for long wear in heat or humidity. €44, Look Fantastic.
MAC’s Pro Longwear Paint Pots help heat-proof eye makeup by creating a long-wearing, cream-to-powder base that acts as an excellent primer. They’re water, sweat, and humidity resistant, preventing creasing, fading, and smudging in warm conditions. By enhancing eyeshadow adhesion and controlling oil, they lock your eye makeup in place for extended wear. Ideal all year round for oily lids too. Plus, they last forever. €26, Boots.
Hildun’s creamy eyeliners resist melting, smudging, or fading, even in heat and humidity. Once set, they won’t budge. €15, Ethos beauty.
The best mascaras to use in hot weather as they don’t budge. RevitaLash Length Define Tubing Mascara is heat-proof and ideal for summer, thanks to its smudge-proof, sweat-resistant technology. It withstands humidity, removes easily with warm water, and also keeps lashes lifted, glossy, and defined all day. €35, South William Clinic.
Clarins Fix’ Make Up Setting Spray is perfect for heat-proofing as it locks in makeup, hydrates without oil, and provides a cooling, refreshing mist. €31, Meaghers Pharmacy.
Tatcha Aburatorigami Blotting Papers are ultra-soft, gold-infused sheets that absorb oil without disturbing makeup. Gentle on sensitive skin, they leave no residue. Perfect for shine-free touch-ups throughout the day. €17, Space NK.
Looking to keep your look fresh, flawless, and locked in no matter the temperature? I asked three make-up artists who have worked with celebrities including Dua Lipa, Hailey Bieber and Doireann Garrihy, for their tips.
Don’t bother with moisturiser. Use SPF, the bare minimum of skincare products, then a full coverage concealer or foundation just where you need it and powder multiple times a day. And remember, makeup is a foreign body — if it comes off, that’s normal.
Spray setting spray on your makeup brush before you apply each product to ensure their longevity. And use a primer for extra staying power.
Tailor your skincare to your skin type. Hydrate if dry, but avoid over-prepping if you’re oily or combination as makeup may slide off. Setting spray is best used alongside powder to lock in your look, but don’t rely on it alone. Blotting papers can be used to absorb excess oil, without building up layers of powder. At hot events, a mini handheld fan can help manage sweat and overheating.
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