It’s the middle of summer, and most parts of northern and central India are facing scorching heat and an unforgiving sun. Temperatures reach as high as 45 degrees Celsius and the skin burns and weep at the same time. Most women avoid makeup during these times because the sunscreens are already sticky and everything else just melts away in the sweat. Indian skin type is not difficult to maintain, but the heat makes the job a lot harder. Let’s face it, you can’t sacrifice a flawless look over a weather condition!
The solution is to choose a formula that is long-lasting, sweat-proof and light. Combine it with a powder and a setting spray to bear the heat and sweat of the day. It is necessary to choose a water-proof foundation if you sweat a lot. Here is a list of light-weight, summer-proof and pocket-friendly foundations for the gorgeous summer look you deserve!
Smashbox Studio Skin 15 Hour Wear Hydrating Foundation
This matte foundation boasts a sweat-free and humidity resistant formula! The hydrating finish is perfect for the dry Indian summers and it’s water-proof nature allows a solid finish that lasts over fifteen hours! Go through your day’s activities without the need for touch-up or tissues. The product offers a moisturized finish with full to medium coverage. It is ideal for work, photo shoots, parties, and social outings! Easy to carry and easy to apply, best used with a buffing brush. Works great with any complexion and skin type.
Dior Diorskin Forever Perfect Makeup Broad Spectrum 35
Dior products are best known for a luminous finish, products that leave a glowing skin and a smooth finish with lasting effect. This product is no different, although it is more difficult to find in India than other markets. However, it is money well spent and the reviews of the product prove just that. From morning to night, the pores are tightened, the skin remains flawless and the moisture intact. It is available in a large variety of skin tones and options to select from glowing finish to matte look. Trust Dior to highlight and enhance the perfect radiance of your skin and protect it from the day’s wear and tear.
M.A.C Studio Sculpt SPF 15 Foundation
Easy to use, long-lasting and hydrating – the MAC M.A.C Studio Sculpt SPF 15 Foundation is a gift to the Indian skin. It revitalizes dull skin and protects it from sun damage. The broad spectrum UVA/UVB SPF 15 protection formula combined with its water-resistant effect makes it a perfect choice for all day use. You can blend it with a sponge or foundation but are also free to use your fingers to apply. It provides medium to full buildable coverage and a satin finish to the skin. It is usable for all skin types but especially compliments normal-dry and mature skin types. Hit the summer sun with a radiant, lasting and healthy skin!
Bobbi Brown Skin Long-Wear Weightless Foundation SPF 15
Available in over forty skin shades, Bobbi Brown Skin Long-Wear Weightless foundation is right on the money! It is comfortable, lightweight and long-lasting – all at the same time! The ultra-silky emulsion formula gives you a balanced blend of oil-control, skin care, and smoothness. It is easy to blend and leaves behind a multi-dimensional matte finish. The formula also promises 16 hours of swear-free, humidity resistant feel.
BareMinerals BareSkin Pure Brightening Serum Foundation
20 true-to-you shades for a weightless feel and flawless look! bareSkin is the mineral foundation for summer 2019! A perfect mix of natural ingredients, vitamins, and goodness of lilac plant stem cells. The foundation offers a bright and youthful finish. It has also proven effects on dark spots and discolorations for an even-finished skin. Fixing the summer tan and skin damage is now one brush dab away. Best part? SPF 20 broad-spectrum protection for an all-day safe and supple look!
L’oreal Paris Mat Magique 12H Bright Mat Foundation
12 hours of skin protection and glamour! This brand new formula by L’oreal Paris is the perfect mix of light and matte or as they call it, ‘matte without the flat’. For Indian summers, if your skin is oily or sweaty – this formula helps reduce moisture and stickiness with its mineral microsponges. The sebum absorbing complex helps reduce oiliness and leaves an overall dry and fresh skin all day. Available in five shades, this foundation provides a natural, shower-fresh finish with medium coverage and lasting protection. This is the first matte foundation by L’oreal and a real winner too!
NYX Professional Makeup High Definition Foundation
Get the summer silky smooth skin with this NYX High Definition Foundation. Its light-diffusing formula infused with peptide is the right mix for a high-definition finish. As the name suggests, the foundation gives you the super-model finish for your everyday look! It is natural, it is long-lasting and water-resistant. What’s more? Its packaging tube is travel-friendly and a trusted companion for trips! However, the No SPF is a small issue that other foundations offer and this one doesn’t. Choose from a range of eight international shades.
Rimmel Lasting Finish 25 Hour Foundation
Sweat Proof, humidity resistant, transfer-proof, long lasting! This is a perfect Indian-weather product and affordable too! Yet, these are not the best features of the product. It is long lasting up to 25 hours as the company claims! 25 hours of hydrated and nourished look. The revitalizing Mineral Complex and Moisturizing Aqua Primer Skin feels
These are the popular choices of fashion bloggers, models, and celebrities. However, for your skin type, it is also recommended that you consult a dermatologist to understand the type and specific needs of your skin before choosing products. Using unsuitable products can cause long-term damage to your skin. Always check skin suitability, sun-protection and long-term effects of products before applying.
