Achieving a perfect look amid rising temperatures can be challenging. Use lightweight gels, choose hydrating primers and long-wearing foundations, says a makeup expert on how to nail your makeup during summer. MAC Cosmetics’ National Artist Leia Finao Ningshen gives IANS tips to get the perfect look during summer.

Swap heavy oil-based skin care for lighter gel or serum base moisturizers. These lightweight formulas provide the perfect preparation for makeup application while keeping your skin fresh and hydrated all day long.

Choose a matte finish or hydrating primer instead of an illuminating primer to create a long-lasting base for your makeup. This will help control oil and reduce shine, ensuring that your makeup stays put all day long.

To combat the summer heat and avoid looking cakey, choose a long-wearing foundation with a natural matte or velvet finish. Setting powder for a flawless, fresh finish that lasts all day.

When it comes to blush, contour and highlight, choose a powder formula for a full glam look. For a natural, no-makeup makeup look, try a tint on the lips and cheeks for a lighter complexion. Peach blushes are great for a healthy summer glam.

For a summer glow, switch to lip oil or gloss for a hydrated and shiny finish during the day.

Make sure your eye makeup stays put all day long by using waterproof eye base, non-smudging waterproof kajal and mascara.

In the sweltering heat of summer, embrace “less is more” by opting for a lightweight makeup routine that makes it feel like you’re wearing nothing at all.

Use multipurpose products. Apply lipstick on lips and cheeks, apply blush on cheeks and eyes. Apply champagne or gold highlighter to eyes and cheeks for extra glow.

Refrigerate your makeup products, such as lip liner or sheer lipstick, for a few minutes before applying. This helps in precise and smooth application.