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Guide to a Sweat-Proof Hot Girl Summer: Makeup Essentials

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The summer heat has been absolutely unbearable. We have all been dripping sweat due to the multiple heat waves. Although it's been super hot outside, it doesn't mean that we can't still slay and look ethereal. I've been experimenting with different m...
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1. Prep Your Skin.

I always make sure that I have clean, clear skin before applying my makeup. This just helps your makeup apply onto your skin more smoothly.Β 

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In the morning, I cleanse my skin with this foaming cleanser. It's gentle on my skin, leaving my skin feeling refreshed. It also doesn't strip the moisture from my skin. The cleanser is hydrating because it's formulated with triple hyaluronic acids.
[+100ml] ROUND LAB 1025 Dokdo Cleanser 250ml | OLIVE YOUNG Global
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This toner is super hydrating, making my skin feel smooth. It preps my skin to allow the makeup to glide more easily. It's vegan, cruelty-free, and formulated with 95% natural ingredients. What a slay! The product is also packed with fermented black ...
Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner
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This is one of the most important steps when prepping your skin for makeup. The Embryolisse moisturizer has a thick consistency that helps your foundation apply on more smoothly. After I started using this moisturizer, I was shocked how it also doubl...
1.01 oz Lait-Crème Concentré - EMBRYOLISSE | Ulta Beauty
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I've used this sunscreen for years. It's no joke! I always make sure to put on sunscreen as the last step before putting on makeup. The product is formulated with with phyto oligo oil, walnut oil, centella asiatica extract and sodium hyaluronateenric...
Sun Project Water Sun Cream SPF50+ PA+++ 50ml
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This setting spray is elite. I always spray it on my face before applying makeup. I wait for it to dry, using a handheld fan to speed up the process. The setting spray is formulated with rice, making your skin look gorgeous throughout the day. When I...
STAGE PROOF MATTE SETTING SPRAY

2. Base Makeup

After you've prepped your skin properly, the routine is super easy. These base makeup products are lightweight and easy to apply. I don't really use foundation. Instead, I opt for BB cream and concealer.

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This is the only BB cream I use and have stood by for years! The propylene glycol, hydrolyzed collagen, sodium hyaluronate, rosemary leaf extract, and macadamia seed oil soothe and moisturize your skin. The SPF also provides extra UV protection from ...
M Perfect Cover BB Cream SPF42 PA+++ - 7 Colors
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This is the one and only concealer I have stood by for years. The concealer is semi-matte and applies flawlessly onto my skin. I've been a huge fan of Clio for years and swear by their products.
CLIO - Kill Cover Founwear Concealer - 3 Colors
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This concealer is lightweight and comes in various shades. It provides great coverage, and it's easy to blend. The product also stays on all day.
THE MOST CONCEALER - 01 Ivory

3. The Eye Makeup: Waterproof Everything!

I always make sure to buy waterproof eye makeup products that don't smudge and dry quickly.Β 

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I always swear by this eyeliner. Even when I'm dripping in sweat, it stays on. It doesn't wipe off at all once it's dry. The pen liner never smudges. I'm able to easily wing my eyeliner out with this pen liner.
CLIO Superproof Pen Liner | OLIVE YOUNG Global
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I adore this waterproof mascara! It helps my eyelashes stay up, despite the humidity. On top of that, it elongates and volumizes my tiny, straight eyelashes. It's also smudge-proof.
CLIO Kill Lash Mascara 1+1 | OLIVE YOUNG Global
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This mascara makes my eyelashes look amazing and keeps them standing up, regardless of how much I sweat. I discovered this mascara when I was a freshman in college and have been in love with it ever since. The mascara doesn't clump or smudge.
Very Black Lash Sensational Waterproof Mascara - Maybelline | Ulta Beauty