20 makeup mistakes you shouldn't make this summer

Make up half

A common mistake that we usually make is to do without makeup base but continue to use eyeliner, blush and lipstick. It is true that our skin looks healthier, but half measures do not favor. If you want your skin to rest, opt for a natural look, but if you want to continue applying makeup, take note of the following tips.

Keep using the same base as always

In winter we usually need more covering bases but in summer, when we already have the good face effect incorporated as standard, we can opt for lighter bases. If they also have a high SPF better than better. Keep in mind that it will not hurt if it is a little darker than your winter base because it will adapt better to your tan.

Nars Pure Radiant Cream with SPF 30, € 39

Do not use waterproof products

In summer we sweat a lot, so waterproof products are a must if you don't want to end the night looking like a raccoon. And it is that the eyeliner and the mask are the ones that usually cause the most damage. Of course, make sure that your makeup remover will be able to with them.

Urban Decay Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner, € 20

Don't risk with color

Keeping using the exact same shades as the rest of the year is pretty boring. Summer is a perfect time to dare with more striking tones, especially on the lips.

Lancôme Matte Shaker Lipstick, € 24.50

Hydrate only on the outside

Putting on creams is fine, but the basis for showing off a beautiful face in summer is internal hydration, that is, drinking water. Don't wait to be thirsty and sip every so often. Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables also helps, and a lot, to be well hydrated on the inside so that it is noticeable on the outside.

Use the same moisturizer as in winter

In general, the skin tends to be more oily during the summer. If your winter moisturizer is too heavy, you could get pimples if you continue using it with the arrival of the heat. Choose more fluid moisturizers and oil free that help you control oil.

Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil Free Moisturizing Gel-Cream, € 42

Do not replenish the SPF

Sunscreen is the best wrinkle out there. You know why? Because it helps you prevent them! Therefore, applying it correctly is essential. Put it on before putting on makeup, even if your foundation already contains SPF. And if you're outdoors, wear more about every two hours. A mist like this will help you in the process to make it less messy.

La Roche-Posay Invisible Facial Mist SPF50, € 16.55

Your lips also need sunscreen

Yes, because if you don't protect them they also burn. Surely more than once you have noticed that you were bitten after spending all day in the sun. You don't need to apply the body cream on this part, because it is a bit unpleasant, but you do need to use balms with SPF.

Elizabeth Arden Lip Protectant Stick Lip Balm SPF 15, € 25

Apply the self tanner unevenly

Bronzers can go from allies to deadly enemies in the blink of an eye. When applying them, you have to take special care to do it evenly and above all, if you apply it to one part of the body, do it also to the others so that the effect is more natural.

Clinique Immediate Effect Self-Tanning Face, € 30

Forget neck and cleavage

In winter, when we go more covered, it is not necessary, but now, if when you put on makeup you do not also color the neck and neckline, it shows a lot. Simply blend the jaw line well with the brush and extend the base towards the neck.

Not cleaning your face well

If you have put makeup on, with more reason, but even if you have only used sunscreen all day, you should clean your face to remove the remains and remove all the saltpeter or chlorine. In this way, your cream will act much better.

Biotherm Total Renew Oil Biosource Makeup Remover Cleanser, € 26.50

Exfoliate with harsh products

The skin is much more sensitive in summer because it is exposed to more damage. If you have burned a little or notice a reddened face, wait a bit to use the scrub or you will make the problem worse. And when you want to do it, leave that aggressive descaler that you use in winter in the drawer and use a gentle exfoliator.

Apivita Cranberry Exfoliating Cream, € 15

Go makeup to the beach

Last season it became fashionable to wear makeup to go to the beach but it is a gesture that is not essential. If you want to bring something, we recommend that you opt for a tinted sunscreen and some waterproof mask. That will be enough to make you look pretty without overdoing your makeup.

Abusing sun powder

They give a tanned touch and create a good face effect in an instant, but they should not be abused either. Too much can cause you to end up with an unflattering orange hue. Apply the sun powder only on the cheekbones and jawline.

Sephora Multi-Color Sun Powder, € 15.50

Dispense with the first

If it is useful in winter, in summer it becomes essential. Minimizes the appearance of pores (which dilate more in summer) and wrinkles and makes makeup stay intact for longer.

Estée Lauder Primer The Smoother, € 37

Get past the shadows

You have finally mastered the smokey eye and it looks great, but perhaps summer is not the best time to show off that talent. Reduce the amount of shadows a bit at night and dispense with them during the day. Remember that in summer they favor natural looks more. Do you want to know what shades of shadows favor you the most?

Urban Decay Naked Smoky Palette, € 51

Outline the lower eyelid

In winter it can look great but in summer we look for lighter makeup with a natural touch. Delineating the lower eyelid along the water line reduces the size of the eyes visually and provides a certain hardness to the face. If you do not see yourself without it, nothing happens, but our recommendation is that you dispense and opt for a good mascara.

Go from dark circles

You may be sleeping an average of 10 hours a day (how envious!) During your holidays, but your dark circles probably need a lot more rest to disappear permanently. If you're going to put on makeup, don't skip the concealer. It will give your face a healthier and more homogeneous appearance.

Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat Illuminating Concealer, € 36

Leave the eyebrows to your free will

They are an essential part of good makeup and leaving them as they are can ruin all your work. Use a pencil to fill in the gaps and a comb to tame them. If you have them very thick, better, but remember to remove the excess hair so they do not lose their shape. And above all, this is what you should NOT do with your eyebrows.

Wax before exposing yourself to the sun

The hairs on your upper lip, those on your eyebrows and even those on your cheeks … You may have just realized that you have more hair than you thought, but … if you're going to go down to the beach right after, maybe you should wait the night. Waxing leaves our skin sensitive and unprotected, so the sun could damage it (and if you wax, I won't even tell you).

Tweezerman mini tweezers, € 14.90

If you thought that you could prepare your toiletry bag for the holidays with the same beauty essentials that you use during the rest of the year, you should know that it is not the most appropriate. During the summer we have to pay special attention to the care we give to our skin and even do without some products and use new ones. Here is the complete list of the most common mistakes that we all make when the heat arrives and several tricks so you can avoid them now that you are still on time.

Typical summer beauty mistakes

Sunscreen is a basic that you should not do without at any time of the day. Put it on a half hour before going out to take effect. You can put makeup on it, but remember that even if it has SPF, it is not convenient to do without the protector. If you are going to be outdoors for many hours, it is best to replace the protector every two hours.

You also shouldn't overlook the type of makeup base you use. In summer, it is advisable to opt for lighter bases and shades a little darker than usual, and not overuse sun powder. In any case, never forget to spread the product on the neck and décolleté so that there are no strange marks. There are many women who at this time dispense with the foundation but continue to paint their lips and eyes with an unflattering result.

Likewise, mascara and eyeliner should be waterproof so that sweat doesn't dislodge them; and eye shadows, be lighter and apply them in less quantity. Ditch the dark and muted lipsticks and dare with vibrant shades, ideal for this era.

The hydration and cleanliness are also essential at this time, but with a few differences. The best exfoliation is light so that the face does not suffer more than necessary. Cleaning, daily, even if you have not put on makeup (it is always better to remove the remains of cream, salt or chlorine). And the moisturizer should be lighter and oil free, to avoid the appearance of pimples.

By Sonia Murillo