While we take immense pleasure in the sweet smell of petrichor, the musical pitter-patter on rooftops, it's a battleground between beauty and the beastly monsoon when it comes to makeup. Overwhelming humidity, constant sweat can turn even the most flawless makeup into a muddy mess. But don't let the rain dampen your spirits! With a few mindful tweaks in your routine, you can get through the monsoon madness while keeping your makeup looking fresh and flawless all day long.

Essential Makeup Tips for Rainy Days

1. Switch to Lighter Formulas

Heavy makeup can be uncomfortable and might not last on a humid day. Choose lighter compositions, such as BB creams or tinted moisturizers. They offer coverage without feeling heavy, and they are less likely to streak or run when exposed to water while also letting your skin breathe.

Minimalist 3% Sepicalm Moisturizer with Oat Extract & Squalane

Nourish and protect your skin this monsoon with a lightweight moisturizer that blends soothing oat extract and hydrating squalane. Designed to combat humidity, it keeps your complexion calm and balanced, providing gentle hydration and calming irritation for a fresh, shine-free look all day.

2. Apply a Primer for a Smooth Base

A primer serves many benefits especially on a rainy day. It creates a smooth surface for your makeup, helping it to apply more evenly and last longer. Choose a primer suited to your skin type- mattifying if your skin tends to get oily, or hydrating if it's on the drier side. It helps to keep your makeup from breaking down in the moisture and ensures a glazy look throughout the day.

Gush Beauty Glow Getter

This makeup-gripping primer blurs imperfections and extends wear. Light-bouncing pigments give a fresh glow, while hyaluronic acid hydrates and niacinamide brightens, ensuring a radiant, even complexion.

3. Use Powder Foundation for a Matte Finish

Liquid foundations can become patchy when mixed with rain or sweat. Instead, go for a powder foundation. It provides a matte finish that helps control shine and stays put longer. Powder foundations are also great for touch-ups throughout the day, keeping your skin looking fresh and even-toned.

La Mior Dewy Glow Skin Perfecting Crème Foundation, Hazelnut

This cream-to-powder foundation in Hazelnut blends effortlessly and transforms into a matte finish. Its dew-enhancing formula provides a radiant glow while staying resilient against humidity and rain.

4. Waterproof Makeup Only

Waterproof, smudge proof makeup is non-negotiable on rainy days. From mascara to eyeliner and even brow products, ensure everything is waterproof. This prevents smudging and running, keeping your eye makeup intact even if you get caught in a downpour. Look for long-lasting, waterproof formulas that can withstand the elements.

Love Earth Liquid Mousse Lipstick, Pink Lady

A lightweight, non-sticky, and non-drying formula that lasts up to 12 hours. Enriched with Vitamin E and Jojoba Oil, it offers the best in moisturizing, antimicrobial, and antioxidant benefits.

5. Set Your Makeup with a Setting Powder

Setting powder helps lock in your makeup and ensures it stays in place throughout the day. After applying your foundation and concealer, dust a light layer of setting powder over your face. It absorbs excess oil and maintains a matte finish, so you can enjoy a flawless look, rain or shine.

Ruby's Organics Compact Setting Powder

This compact setting powder provides a flawless, lightweight finish. Its finely-milled formula effortlessly sets makeup, controls shine, and evens out the complexion, ensuring a smooth, natural look that lasts all day.

6. Cleanse it Twice

Waterproof makeup can sometimes be clingy and face wash won’t suffice in such cases. Use an oil-based cleanser or micellar water, to break down the waterproof formulas. Follow up with a gentle facial cleanser to ensure all residue is removed, leaving your skin clean and refreshed. Double cleansing is a great method to ensure your skin is thoroughly cleaned and ready for your nighttime skincare routine.

Deconstruct Hydrating Micellar water with 1% Allantoin & 0.5% Panthenol

Refresh your face with this micellar water. It gently removes makeup and impurities while hydrating and soothing your skin, ensuring you stay fresh and radiant even in the wettest weather.