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ummer is the time for light, natural
make-up. But even a subtle amount
of colour can look like face paint if
it wilts under the onslaught of heat and
humidity. A new generation of innovative
makeup promises to bypass the previous
drawbacks of long-wearing lipstick,
foundation and eyeshadow – dry lips,
cracks and crease lines – in favour of
a just-applied look that lasts for hours.1
Bourjois BB Bronzing Cream 8
in 1 ($24, not shown)BB creams,
a lighter version of foundation, are the
perfect base for a pared-down look
that lasts for hours. For a healthy,
outdoorsy complexion, this limited-
edition product evens out skin tone and
adds radiance, with the extra benefit
of SPF15 protection, 24-hour hydration
and high resistance to humidity, too. It’s
available in Dark and Fair formulations.2
Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra
Cushion (from $65)The first
cushion foundations, adapted from
a best-selling Korean trend, delivered
flawless coverage but faded fast. This
new entrant features cutting-edge
technology that releases lightweight yet
lasting coverage, in just the right dosage,
to mattify the skin and stay put for hours.
The gel-to-liquid coverage glides on
easily and has a pleasant cooling effect.3
L’Oréal Paris Infallible Fixing
Mist ($25, not shown)If you
have a favourite foundation, there’s
no need to switch to a long-wearing
version. An old make-up artist’s trick
is to wipe your face with a cotton
pad dipped in ice water to reduce
perspiration. Let your face dry naturally,
then apply foundation as usual.
Finally, spritz itwith this fine mist,
which sets make-up and prevents
melting and cracking.4
EstéeLauder The Brow
Multi-Tasker ($48)Located
in the widest part of the T-zone, the
oiliest part of the face, brows can be
hard to maintain when temperatures
soar. This three-in-one definer with
pencil, powder and brush gives you
sweat- and smudge-resistant results.
For a casual look, use the powder alone.
Choose from a collection of five shades
ranging from Blonde (shown) to Black.5
Nude by Nature Natural
Illusion Eyeshadow Trio
($30)Choosing natural make-up no
longer means sacrificing glamour. When
it comes to eyeshadow, for example,
pigments in mineral-based eye colours
are actually more intense. This versatile
new palette comes in three on-trend
combinations: Nude (shown), Rose and
Smoky. If your eyelids tend to be oily, first
smooth on Nude by Nature Perfecting
Eye Primer ($20) for extended wear.6
Rimmel London Wonder’full
Volume Colourist Mascara
with Lash-Tint Complex ($19)
This volumising mascara in Black or
Extreme Black has a semi-permanent
tint that darkens lashes from root to tip.
After a couple of weeks of use, you’ll
have glamorously defined lashes at all
times, even when you’re bare faced,
until you opt tolet it wear off gradually.7
Elizabeth Arden Beautiful
Color Bold Liquid Lipstick ($34)
Many long-wearing lip products can
look flaky by the end of the working
day, but not this lippie, which combines
the intensity of a lipstick with the sheen
of a gloss. Moisturisers keep the lips
hydrated and the colour stays strong,
without feathering or bleeding.
Available in nine flattering shades, from
Lavish Pink (top) to Fearless Red. #Natural-looking, long-wearing products that
withstand heat and humidity are the secret to
breezy summer make-up, writesElisabeth King.GOOD TO GLOW
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Dinosaur Designs. Styling by Kayla Gex. Photograph by Kristina Soljo. For Where to Buy, see page 188.