From Woman's World · Danielle Saliman · · 1m 10s
Hot Flashes and Makeup Tips
Makeup artist Laura Geller shares three quick fixes for hot flashes without rewetting your face.
In brief
Makeup artist Laura Geller shares three quick fixes for hot flashes without rewetting your face. Laura Geller recommends a water-based primer, blotting instead of wiping, and a chilled setting spray to keep makeup from melting during hot flashes. Originally reported by Woman's World.
Quick answers
- Hot Flashes Ruin Makeup?
- You know the feeling. You’ve just finished your makeup and suddenly a hot flash arrives like an uninvited guest.
- What is the key takeaway from Hot Flashes and Makeup Tips?
- Laura Geller recommends a water-based primer, blotting instead of wiping, and a chilled setting spray to keep makeup from melting during hot flashes.
Hot Flashes Ruin Makeup?
You know the feeling. You’ve just finished your makeup and suddenly a hot flash arrives like an uninvited guest.
Water-Based Primer Helps
Laura Geller recommends a water-based primer to create a lightweight base without adding extra oil to the skin.
“I recommend using a water-based primer, it creates a lightweight base without adding extra oil to the skin”
Blotting vs Wiping
When you feel damp, gently blot with a tissue instead of wiping to prevent makeup from sliding off your skin.
Chilled Setting Spray
Store a setting spray in the fridge for quick cooling and to lock makeup in place during hot flashes.
“When applied after your makeup, my Flashproof Anti-Hot Flash Makeup Setting Spray helps keep your makeup in place for up to 18 hours, sweat and all”
Chilled Roller Trick
Freeze a jade roller or metal spoon and roll from the center of your face outward to calm redness without disturbing makeup.
Makeup Game-Plan
With a water-based primer, chilled setting spray, and cool roller, you can stay polished through hot flashes.
The short version
Laura Geller recommends a water-based primer, blotting instead of wiping, and a chilled setting spray to keep makeup from melting during hot flashes.
