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9 Make-Up Must-Haves To Get You Through This Heat Wave

Look hot in the heat.

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Nothing lifts the spirits quite like a hit of sunshine, but sweltering through a heat wave is a whole different story. The warm air can feel suffocating, tube journeys turn into a sweaty nightmare and the thought of putting on any make-up (or clothes, for that matter) fills us with dread.

But what if you do want a hint of something to hide the fact that you've barely slept through the heat or take down the flushed cheeks? Achieving sweat-proof make-up is all in the application techniques and textures, and it all starts before the foundation goes on.

Make-up artist Joy Adenuga recommends keeping both your skincare and make-up to a minimum in order to avoid that uncomfortable, heavy feel on your skin. 'Use a hydrating serum instead of a rich cream followed by your SPF,' says Adenuga, who's loyal to Ren Glow And Protect Serum and Ultra Violette Supreme Screen SPF 50+.

She's also a fan of swapping full coverage cream or liquid foundations for powder textures. 'Powders feel light on the skin compared to cream and liquid formulas. The key to powder foundations is to apply with a large fluffy brush instead of a dense brush which tend to pack on more product.'

Ahead discover the best make-up products to keep you looking flawless through the heat wave and beyond.

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The Primer

Huda Beauty Water Jelly Hydrating Primer

Water Jelly Hydrating Primer
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The Primer

Huda Beauty Water Jelly Hydrating Primer

£31 at Cult Beauty£30 at sephora.co.uk£30 at Boots

While we're usually more than happy to skip the priming step, primers can be useful in hot weather to lock in your base and keep it looking fresh. This one by Huda Beauty is especially cooling, thanks to its jelly-like texture. It delivers enough hydration to keep dry skins feeling comfortable, yet is lightweight enough for oilier complexions.

It's worth noting that Huda Beauty is created to suit a wide demographic, including those living in the sunnier climes of the Middle East, which means it'll work just as nicely in a British heatwave.

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The Liquid Foundation

Suqqu The Liquid Foundation

The Liquid Foundation
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The Liquid Foundation

Suqqu The Liquid Foundation

In 30 degree weather the last thing you need is a heavy, matte foundation (our skin feels uncomfortable just typing that out...). If you do need coverage and still prefer a liquid formula, look for a refined, buildable foundation such as this one by Suqqu. It blends in seamlessly, leaving a your-skin-but-better finish that minimises redness and blurs out blemishes. Essentially a linen vest for your complexion.

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The Powder Foundation

Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Powder Foundation

Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Powder Foundation
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The Powder Foundation

Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Powder Foundation

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Make-up artist Joy Adenuga is a big fan of this powder foundation. It delivers ample coverage, yet feels and looks like second skin when applied with a big fluffy brush (we recommend Joy's bunny-soft Big Mama brush). Basically, a Paris filter in a compact. With a whopping 50 strong shade range, you're bound to find a colour match.

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The Skin Tint

Ultra Violette Daydream Screen SPF50 Tinted Veil

Daydream Screen SPF50 Tinted Veil
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The Skin Tint

Ultra Violette Daydream Screen SPF50 Tinted Veil

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Happy to go sans foundation? Try this new skin tint by our go-to SPF brand, Ultra Violette. It imparts just the slightest hint of colour to even out any discolouration without suffocating the complexion. We'll always recommend a separate SPF underneath but the additional SPF50 doesn't hurt.

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The Blotting Paper

Tatcha Aburatorigami Japanese Blotting Papers

Aburatorigami Japanese Blotting Papers
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The Blotting Paper

Tatcha Aburatorigami Japanese Blotting Papers

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It's tempting to pile on the powder when your complexion starts appearing shiny, but doing so can leave it feeling heavy with product and looking a little too...cakey. Instead, try taking off the shine with some blotting paper first and reapplying powder only where you need it.

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The Powder

Hermès Plein Air Radiant Matte Powder

Plein Air Radiant Matte Powder
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The Powder

Hermès Plein Air Radiant Matte Powder

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No summer make-up routine is complete without a translucent powder to set things in place and minimise excess shine.

This ultra-fine powder leaves a refined, fresh finish that's anything but heavy and goes on seamlessly on every skin tone. Use a medium-sized fluffy brush and apply in rolling motions to set your base and if you still need it after blotting away any shine (see above), simply dust on lightly with a smaller brush.

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The Eyeliner

Glossier No. 1 Pencil - £14

No. 1 Pencil - £14
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The Eyeliner

Glossier No. 1 Pencil - £14

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If you're one to whip out the 10 shade eye palette in a heat wave, more power to you (tell us your ways!). But if, like us, you'd rather just do the bare minimum, these eye pencils by Glossier are your new BFF.

They work both as a liner and eyeshadow (just scribble and blend out) and once it sets, it refuses to transfer or smear. To prolong the longevity, dust some translucent powder lightly on your eyelids and under eyes before applying to remove excess oils.

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The Tubing Mascara

BBB London Iconic Tubing Mascara

Iconic Tubing Mascara
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The Tubing Mascara

BBB London Iconic Tubing Mascara

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We've taken this mascara through sunny days by the seaside, dips in the ocean, strenuous HIIT classes and um, maybe a few tears (another story for another day) and it. just. won't. budge.

Tubing mascaras are great for sweaty days as they form a tube around your lashes, thus keeping smears and smudges at bay. Plus, unlike waterproof formulas, tubing ones don't require elbow grease to remove. Just gently wipe down with warm water and you'll see the tubes come off.

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MAC Fix+ Stay Over Spray

Fix+ Stay Over Spray
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MAC Fix+ Stay Over Spray

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MAC Fix+ is an industry fave when it comes to setting sprays as not only does it lock in your make-up, it's also a hydrating treat for hot and bothered complexions. The alcohol-free formula is chock full of skin soothing ingredients such as cucumber, green tea and chamomile extracts to keep skin calm and happy. Pop it in the fridge for an extra cooling spritz.

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