Whether you’re attending an outdoor wedding, an exciting music festival, or an all-day parade, there are plenty of summertime experiences that you might want to visit with some fun, exciting makeup. How can you do that without worrying about your makeup melting off? Here are a few elements to keep in mind for a festival style that will help you push beauty boundaries.

SPF and Sunscreen

Skin care is an important part of keeping your makeup looking fresh and beautiful. No matter your skin type or skin tone, you always want to make sure you start with thinking about sun protection. SPF can be built into many beauty products, like lip balm, loose-setting powder, cream foundations, and more. If none of your products have SPF built-in, consider starting with a light-wear sunscreen.

Primer for Skin Prep

A strong primer helps your foundation, blush, bronzer, and concealer stay on your face all day. Use a pea-sized amount of primer after your moisturizer, wait five minutes for your skin to absorb it, and then apply your foundation. Stick with a lightweight formula, and only apply a light layer for dewy makeup that doesn’t look “cakey” or start melting off your face.

Foundation and Concealer for the Proper Coverage

The golden rule of melt-proof makeup is that less is more. The less coverage you can go for, the better. Use a low-coverage foundation, a tinted moisturizer is ideal, and try mock contouring techniques where you use pigmented concealer rather than true contour.

False Lashes as a Mascara Substitute

Even waterproof mascara tends to get smudgy and uncomfortable after hours in the sun. Instead of using mascara, try out false lashes instead. You still get the big, bold lash look without having to struggle against mascara all day.

Strong Eyeshadow Primer if You Want a Bold Eye Look

If you’re hoping to create a bolder eye makeup look, it’s best to start with a great eyeshadow primer. Cream eyeshadows are also the best option for a more waterproof look that will keep your eyes looking amazing all day long, and a waterproof eyeliner will help you achieve the perfect winged eyeliner.

Lip Stains and Waterproof Lip Liners for Lip Color

Waterproof formula lip liners and lip stains are both amazing options if you want to make sure that your lips look great all day. Plus, lip stains are a great option to apply once in the morning. You shouldn’t have to re-apply your lip stain even after eating and drinking. Remember that lips are also incredibly sensitive, so you should check for an SPF inclusion within any lip formula you’re using.

Setting Powder and Setting Spray to Set the Look

Both waterproof setting spray and setting powder can help you “lock in” your look. Many people opt for a setting powder over their foundation and concealer, then a makeup setting spray over the whole look once it’s completed. Again, especially if you’re going to be outside all day, check for setting sprays that have SPF included for the best results.

Blotting Papers to Remove Shine

Blotting papers should be a must-have in your purse if you’re going to be outside all day and you’re wearing makeup. These papers allow you to remove excess oil and sweat from your face without having to dab at it with tissue paper or cloth, which might make your makeup smudge.

To keep your makeup flawless during the summer, we’ve created this handy general checklist to summer-proof your makeup.

Final Thoughts

Heat-proofing your makeup will let you have fun in the sun without worrying about the way your makeup will look after you’re done. This festival season, it may be even more important than you would think. If you find that you’re really a whiz at it, you can check out the Ogle School esthetics program to see whether you might want to turn your skill into a career.