Makeup with Masks: Tips for Summer
Summer is typically a time when new trends in makeup and fashion are on full display. While this summer presents new challenges for makeup enthusiasts, creative MUAs are finding ways to accentuate their looks while wearing a mask.
The Chicago Tribune recently interviewed Make Up First owner, Jill Glaser, for tips on keeping looks fresh and fun while staying safe.
All About Eyes
With the lower half of your face covered, it’s the perfect time to focus on your eyes. Go bold with bright summer colors and ”play up the eyes and the eyebrows,” Glaser said. The Viseart Editorial Brights palette has a wide range of vibrant colors to match whatever summer mood you want. It’s also worth investing in ATTN! Beauty’s Makeup Mixing Medium, which intensifies, combines, and revives shadows, loose pigments, and glitters.
Tinted Moisturizer > Foundation
Summer is hot, and with masks covering most of your face, sweating can really complicate a full face of makeup. Now is the perfect time to ditch heavy foundations and replace them with something better: tinted moisturizers with SPF. Jill recommends still covering your whole face, as masks are taken off in certain scenarios, but the more lightweight your makeup is, the better. Waterproof is a plus! We recommend Embryolisse’s BB Cream.
Finish With a Setting Spray
In the heat, and especially under a mask, some of your makeup may come off. You can help keep everything in place with setting sprays or powders. Jill recommends reapplying every 4 hours or so as the powders or sprays wear off. We recommend Skindinavia’s The Makeup Finishing Spray or Cinema Secrets Loose Setting Powder.
Don’t Forget Sanitation
Make sure to wash your hands and masks regularly and always wear a clean mask. It’s also important to make sure your makeup is safe and sanitary as well. Use disposables when possible and make sure to sanitize your makeup with ATTN! Beauty’s Makeup Sanitizer Mist.