5 Makeup Trends That Would Be Perfect For The Hot Naija Weather
It’s that time of the year again, when we shake out the jackets and umbrellas, ready to resurrect the sunshades and life saving tank tops in time for the dry season. Nigeria’s tropical weather could be very hot to the point of discomfort and the beauty nightmare of every girl….which is why tw Magazine online is hurrying to the rescue with these makeup trends that will keep you looking ‘hot’ all season.
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- Summer’s Golden Girl: the name literally speaks for itself. It’s time to shelve the heavy foundations and concealers, contouring, etc. for a lighter, au naturel Achieve an effortless sheen to the skin by using loose mineral powders with some shimmer. The minerals protect the skin from the harsh rays of the sun and the shimmer brings a little sparkle of glamour! Try MAC Mineralize Skin Finish, or the L’Oreal True Match Lumi Glow Illuminator.
- Talk with the Eyes: this season, it’s all about the eyes. Let your eyes do the talking by going for bold, colorful looks. Experiment with all the colors of the rainbow…just kiddin’! But really, step out of your comfort zone and try an eye color palette you’ve never used before. Yellow eye shadow anyone? Maximize the effect of statement eyes by downplaying your lips with nudes. The 1st Edition 120 Color Eyeshadow Pallete from BH Cosmetics will have you swooning and the collection of Sephora Colorful Eyeshadows is sheer ecstasy!
- Sun-kissed Cheeks: most black women skip blush as a part of their daily beauty routine and most of the daring few end up looking like a reincarnation of Frankenstein’s wife. The right shade of blush could add the perfect finish to your look and right now, coral is sooo in, so ditch the reds and pinks. Coral is an orange-based color with hints of pink. Sounds scary, but you never know if you don’t try right? The top picks are Nars Exhibit A and Sleek MakeUp Blush by 3 in flame.
- Matte Look: with the sun and humid air, you really don’t want any glossiness on your face that ends up in a sticky mess. Keep your look together all day long by using mattifying products. This applies to powders and lipstick. The use of a light, water-based moisturizer beforehand is recommended, to prevent the skin from drying out. Try Rimmel London’s Stay Matte Pressed Powder, filled with natural mineral for shine control; No.7 Beautifully Matte Facial Primer and the range of matte lipsticks by Classic Makeup.
- Waterproof Everything: this goes without saying. Water is makeup’s worst enemy, whether in the form of sweat, vapor, or whatever. Read the labels on those tubes of mascara and eyeliners before doling out the cash. Also, liquid liners are preferred to pencil ones, since they dry almost immediately. You’ll be free to play the day away without the fear of raccoon eyes. Maybelline Colossal Waterproof Mascara is our all time favorite. For eyeliner, you could try Milani Eye-tech Perfection, the water-resistant formula which is super easy to handle.
Other tips to note for making up in hot weather are:
- Do NOT leave the house without blotting paper. Easy to clean any sweat or excessive sheen off your face
- Endeavor to buy products that have SPF in them, to prevent sunburn.
- Keep makeup in the fridge. Did you know that you can store certain products, like eyeliners, crème powders and organic beauty products in the refrigerator? The cooling effect is amazing on the skin! However, avoid placing oil-based products or lipsticks in there.
Here’s to a smokin’ hot you in the coming months.
Written by Khadijat Bello