5 Tips to Sweat-Proof Your Summer Beauty Routine From Celeb Makeup Artist Joanna Simkin

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5 Tips to Sweat-Proof Your Summer Beauty Routine From Celeb Makeup Artist Joanna Simkin

Rejoice! Memorial Day Weekend is just days away, which means the unofficial start of summer is upon Us. And while you won’t hear Us complaining about the mercury rising, warmer temps can have an adverse effect on our beauty routines. But — don’t sweat — celebrity makeup artist Joanna Simkin is here to give Us all her tips and tricks for mastering a sweat-proof summer beauty look. As the pro behind stars like Issa Rae, Ava Phillippe, Karrueche Tran and even dudes like Idris Elba, Joanna knows a thing or two about how to make makeup stay put no matter the conditions. From her thoughts on the best products to swap into your makeup bag for summer to her genius hack for avoiding the dreaded mascara-induced raccoon eye in humid temps, Simkin is spilling all her best summer beauty secrets. Keep scrolling to for her favorite tips!

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Sweat-Proof Your Makeup

Joanna says you can ensure your makeup survives a sweaty subway ride or a day of being outside in smoldering temps by opting for lightweight products that blend seamlessly into skin, a la this look she recently created for Karrueche Tran. That means swapping full-coverage liquid foundations for BB creams (which, added bonus, are usually loaded with SPF), setting powders for blotting papers, brow gels for brow tints and mascara for false lashes (more on that later!).

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It’s All About the Glow

Take a page from Issa Rae and use her bronze goddess beauty look from the 2018 Met Gala as your summer beauty inspo. Simkin tells Us that the key to such a radiant look is a heathy dose of highlighter (like one from Covergirl) and a bit of concealer to spot treat. A neutral gloss completes the “tonal and reflective” look that is “makeup meltdown”-proof.

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Try a Bright Lip

With sunkissed skin and minimal makeup, summer is the perfect time to play with a vibrant lip like the crimson one Ava Phillippe sported earlier this year. Joanna recommends pairing the poppy pout with a simplified routine of luminizer and lashes. And if red is a bit too bold for your liking, she also loves coral tones for warmer months.

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Mix Up Your Eye Makeup

Lips aren’t the only place to play with color in the summertime! Simkin created a multi-shade eyeliner look for actress Megalyn Echikunwoke that is equal parts playful and cool. Smudge a bright shade like teal or purple along the lower lash line for an unexpected pop.

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Skip Mascara This Summer

We have to admit, the idea of applying false lashes any time of year is a bit overwhelming, but Joanna insists it’s the beauty hack that will sweat-proof your routine come summer. Rather than deal with smudgey mascara, the guru suggests applying a smattering of lashes (she loves KISS) for a fluttery look that she says will save you time and allow you to wear less makeup. Below are her five-steps to a flawless falsie application:

1. Hold mirror flat below you, which forces you to look down without closing your eyes. Closing your eyes changes the shape of your lid.
2. Give glue enough time to get tacky.
3. Use tweezers so you don’t block your view and work the corners in.
4. Gently press lash to your lashes.
5. Pick the right style of lash for you (err on the side of less dramatic). Hooded eyes look better with fuller lashes in the middle, while monolids look better with cat eye. And remember: All lash sins can be hidden with eyeliner!