Don’t Sweat It: Matte Looks for Maryland Weather

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With rising temperatures pushing your limits as you embark on the never-ending walk from south campus to your dorm, Maryland’s weather continues to test fashion choices and beauty decisions. When you leave in the morning, you think you will look fine throughout the day, but it won’t take long for the climbing humidity and 90-degree heat to leave you frizzy-haired with foundation running down your face.

Tired of sweating your makeup off in the blistering heat as you walk across McKeldin Mall? Well, there are many steps and products that you can implement into your daily makeup routine to help it last long , even on Maryland’s hottest days.

Setting makeup with powders and sprays are known to help it stay in place, even through three-hour labs and nights out with friends. Jeffree Star, makeup artist and social media influencer, believes the Cover FX High Performance Setting Spray lives up to its claims to “weightlessly set makeup, protect against pollution, and endure up to 24 hours of wear without fading, settling, cracking, or discomfort.” Challenge the Maryland heat by using this spray.

When faced with the hot weather, a matte look can go unchanged when paired with the right foundation. Tarte Shape Tape Matte Foundation has been praised by many beauty vloggers and professional makeup artists, including Manny Mua. He commended this foundation for its full coverage, nice consistency and ability to conceal pores. Due to its oil-absorbing ability, this foundation is of even greater appeal to those who have oily skin. This matte foundation will lock onto your skin and still be there when you get home after a long day because of its fast drying and setting rate.

A product I can’t leave my house without is the Clean & Clear Oil Absorbing Facial Blotting Sheets. As you feel your skin getting oily throughout the day, take just one of these sheets to absorb all excess oils from your face without smudging or removing your makeup. These blotting sheets work on all types of skin, so say goodbye to unwanted shine. These sheets will keep your matte look intact as you walk to class or spend the day exploring with friends.

While setting powders, sprays and blotting sheets all help keep your makeup looking flawless throughout the day, there is an extremely important step that must be carried out before you apply your makeup. By priming your skin first, you are not only allowing your matte foundation to last longer, but it will also make your skin appear smoother by hiding pores and unwanted lines. For years, I have been using the Smashbox Photo Finish Primer Water. It sprays on the face and leaves you feeling refreshed without any sticky or oily sensations. This Smashbox primer water is utilized by many, including makeup artist, Jamie Paige.

Don’t let the blaring sun and 80-percent humidity take your makeup off for you. Try these suggestions to allow your makeup to look just as good when you walk back into your dorm as it did when you left in the morning.