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SEC Makeup Essentials to Look Flawless in the Humidity
46 items
By
Aditi Srivastav Bussells
Back by popular demand, my tried and true favorites that helped my makeup and overall look last in a heat advisory in Charleston
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Hair
Body
Makeup
Hair
great to dry those extensions quickly
Blow-Dry Spray - Kenra Professional
the secret is drenching your hair with this before your blowout
Dream Coat Supernatural Spray | The #1 Anti-Frizz ...
the bigger the hair, the closer the god
Triple Sec 3-in-1 Finishing Spray
this is the same thing as kerastase I promise
L'Oréal Paris Elvive Extraordinary Oil Shine
the name speaks for itself
Southern Belle Volume-Boosting Mousse
before you seal in your hairspray use this
Anti Humidity Spray For Hair
Body
light but super moisturizing
NIVEA Intense Healing Body Lotion, 72-Hour Moisturizing
not sticky, not hot, just perfect for summer days and football games
Bronze Body Glow Oil | Bronzing Body Oil for Glowy Skin
perfect for exfoliating before body glow
Tree Hut: Body Scrub
the best thing created for laser hair removal (dark skin friendly!)
IPLs - Intense Pulse Light Hair Removal Devices
a little pricey but worth the no white cast
Total Protection® Body Shield Glow SPF 50
i have tried so many korean sunscreens and this one is basically lumi glow/charlotte tillbury but in sunscreen form
HEIMISH Artless Glow Base Korean Primer
Makeup
hairspray for your face
L'Oreal Paris Infallible 3-Second Setting Spray
glue for your makeup
Power Grip Primer | Sticky Gel + Hyaluronic Acid
blush that does not budge after setting
Juvia's Place - Barbie Rose Blushed Liquid Blush
best drugstore long wearing full coverage foundation for the hot summer days
Super Stay® Lumi-Matte Foundation | Up to 30HR Wear
often imitated, but never duplicated, best luxury foundation that is full coverage
Charlotte Tilbury Foundation
i've tried so many, and this baking powder is the best on the market
Easy Bake Loose Baking & Setting Powder - HUDA BEAUTY
if you need a budget option to the huda beauty, this one is a close second
L'Oreal Paris Infallible Blur-fection Powder
the secret to setting your foundation is this setting compact powder that keeps your face looking fresh and you can use for touchups
Cloud Set Setting Powder | Talc-Free - Kosas Cosmetics
thanks to shelby on tiktok, I have realized that SEC makeup is only as good as your skin prep, so I always start with this
Hydrating Milky Toner with Snow Mushroom
after thayers, i use this to lock in moisturizer
Holy Hydration! Thirst Burst Drops Brightening Serum
BEST SUNSCREEN UNDER MAKEUP
HEIMISH Artless Glow Base Korean Primer
based on your skintype, use a moisturizer before you do sunscreen and primer, and take your time between steps
Moisturizers - Bubble Skincare
does not come off with water or sweat
Eyebrow Makeup for All Brows | NYX Professional Makeup
waterproof mascara for days
Mascara - Fenty Beauty
if you need a good drugstore waterproof
L'Oreal Paris Original Telescopic Mascara
use to keep breakouts from happening from sweat
SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray with Hypochlorous Acid
if you have extremely dry skin, i would use this to touch up your makeup and keep it refreshed
Cream Skin Mist Duo Refresh & Re-Hydrate
another more dry skin friendly option
Setting Spray: Makeup setting mist MAKE UP FOR EVER
as a brown girl, i've tried them all, and this is the blackest black eyeliner that does not budge
EYELINER
always do a shadow stick before powder
Paradise Le Shadow Stick Shimmer Eyeshadow For Rich, Creamy Color
probably my most used eyeshadow palette than can also be used for blush
Morphe 35L Ultralavender Artistry Palette
use this after your cream bronze
MAKEUP BY MARIO SoftSculpt® Talc-Free Blurring Bronzer
won't budge and comes in a ton of shades
Juvia's Place Bronzed Cream Bronzer - Ulta Beauty
the OG liquid lipstick that doesn't come off or crack
Liquid Lipstick - Veronica
never pay sephora prices for lip liners
best lip liners drugstore
probably the best on the market
Lifter Liner Creamy Moisturizing Lip Liner
love this to top over my lip
MAC Lipglass Oyster Girl 3.1ml (Pack 1)
if you need a budget friendly gloss, this one is my tried and true!
Hydrating Lifter Lip Gloss with Hyaluronic Acid
use to dry layers of your setting spray
Handheld Portable Fan, 4000mAh Rechargeable
for touch ups
Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder
concealer that is full coverage, creamy and won't crease in the heat
Concealer Makeup
if you want a more prestige version, I have loved Tower28's formula
Swipe Serum Concealer
literally a nars look for less
Blush Products & Powders
juvias place has me in a chokehold when it comes to their bold colored makeup products
Juvia's Place - Vol 4 Blushed Duo
