Make-up for summer

Heat boosts sebum production, which is why the T-zone in particular becomes shiny more quickly than in winter. At the same time, heavy textures combine with sweat to form an uneven, patchy layer known as the cakey effect. Thick layers of Make-up can also settle on the skin and contribute to blemishes. That’s exactly why summer follows a different principle than winter: less product, combined in the right layers.

Before every Make-up step, skin primarily needs hydration and reliable sun protection in summer. As a guideline, use at least SPF 30 for everyday wear; if you have very fair skin or plan to spend a long time in the sun, SPF 50 may be a better choice.

If you’re spending longer periods outdoors, it’s worth reapplying sun protection about every two hours—most easily with a sun protection stick over your existing Make-up.

Our Day Cream SPF 30 serves a dual purpose here, as a moisturizer and a Make-up primer. It provides intense hydration, absorbs quickly, and protects with SPF 30, without feeling sticky or looking shiny. The light texture prepares your skin perfectly for all your subsequent Make-up steps. 

A self-tanner gives you a natural-looking summer tan without any sun exposure.

Our Self Tan Drops are a self-tanner in drop form that you can simply mix into your skincare. Just add a few drops to your skincare, for example to the Beauty Elixir, and apply the mixture evenly. Before applying, it’s a good idea to use a gentle peel so that the self-tanner absorbs evenly and doesn’t leave any patches.

A Skin Tint lasts longer in hot weather than heavy foundation because its light texture lets the skin breathe instead of sealing it in.

Our featherlight Skin Tint evens out the complexion without clogging pores and is easy to apply with the #12 Foundation Brush.

It’s best to cover dark circles or blemishes precisely with concealer instead of applying an additional layer of foundation all over your face. Our Cream Concealer can be applied precisely to the affected areas and gently blended in with the #24 Concealer Touch-up Brush for an especially even result without adding extra weight to your face.

Cream Blush lasts longer in hot weather when you set it with Powder Blush on top instead of relying on a single texture.

Our Cream Blush gives you a natural glow, while the matching Powder Blush on top provides more staying power and definition. For best results, blend the Cream Blush with the #25 Cream Blender Brush, then apply the Powder Blush with the #13 Blush- & Contouring Brush.

Practical for on the go: Cream Blush can be used not only on your cheeks but also on your lips and eyelids—a single product for three applications, ideal for your summer travel bag.

Find out more about the difference between the two textures in our article Cream vs. Powder Blush.

A Cream Bronzer creates defined contours and is best applied to the cheekbones with the #25 Cream Blender Brush. 

A Cream Highlighter adds extra radiance. Apply it with the #22 Multi Blender Brush or the cream blush brush to the highest points of the face, such as the cheekbones, bridge of the nose, and brow bone. Together, the two create a sun-kissed glow, without any UV exposure.

Make-up lasts longer in hot weather when you apply powder only to the T-zone. If needed, reapply powder throughout the day to reduce shine. 

Our talc-free Perfecting Powder gently mattifies and reduces shine, most effectively where skin first becomes shiny in hot weather: the forehead, nose, and chin. Applied with the #23 Precise powder brush, it creates an especially even finish without making the look appear mask-like.

Lips dry out quickly in heat and sunlight, so in summer, it’s worth choosing a product that combines care and color. A lightly covering lipstick or tinted Lip Oil is ideal for this.

Our Sheer Lipstick has a nourishing texture with light coverage and leaves a naturally glossy, semi-transparent finish. 

If you prefer something very lightweight, choose a Lip Oil as a nourishing alternative with a hint of color. It provides intense hydration and can be reapplied several times a day—ideal for on the go.

Waterproof Mascara is particularly helpful in summer when dealing with sweat, tears, and pool visits, as regular formulas can smudge more quickly or leave you with panda eyes. A waterproof formula forms a fine film around the lash that repels moisture, so it stays reliable even during intense sweating or in the water.

Our Mascara is smudge-proof and stays reliable even in the heat without flaking or smudging. For water activities such as swimming, we also recommend using a formula explicitly labeled as waterproof.

Our Brow Mascara with its long-lasting formula helps create defined brows. Combined with the waterproof Eyebrow Pencil, even intense eyebrow makeup stays in place in heat and water.

A setting spray, also known as fixing spray, seals finished Make-up with a fine mist and noticeably extends its wear in heat and perspiration. After the final Make-up step, spray it generously over the face from a distance of around 20 to 30 centimetres, ideally in a light X or T pattern to ensure even distribution.

If you have already used Perfecting powder in the T-zone, you can apply the setting spray directly over it. This combines both setting methods and keeps your look stable even in intense heat. Formulas containing aloe vera or thermal water also provide a cooling effect on the skin—an enjoyable added benefit on hot days.

Summer Make-up can be refreshed with a few targeted touches, whether at midday in the office, after exercising, or at dinner outdoors in the evening. Dab a little Cream Blush onto your cheeks and blend it with the #25 Cream Blender Brush, freshen up the eye area with Cream Concealer, and give your lips a fresh shine with the Sheer Lipstick. Small touch-ups in the right places make a big impact, whatever the time of day.