Glow with some bronzer

"Bronzer makes your eyes look brighter, your teeth look whiter—everyone's skin looks better, plus a little warmth," says New York City-based makeup artist and founder of Surratt Beauty, Troy Surratt . For a fresh and natural look, he recommends applying the bronzer to the high points of your face where the sun naturally hits: forehead, cheekbones, chin and nose. (Covering every nook and cranny will give you a fake, burnt look, which is a serious bronzer mistake.)

Powder bronzers are the easiest to apply and the least likely to slip off in the summer heat. Look for colors that contain different shades - they will blend together for the most authentic effect. You can also brush a little bronzer around your neck to blend in, especially if you have short hair or a ponytail.

6. Skip the shimmer
Everyone loves a nice dewy glow, but there's a big difference between a healthy glow in the online beauty store and an overdone one. "Avoid cream foundations or anything that's too shiny, because if your skin has too much sheen, the humidity can make you look shiny and sweaty," advises Stiles.

7. Choose Sheer Shades
"Rich, deep colors have their place, but they look heavy in summer," says Surat. To enhance your look, switch to sheer versions of your favorite lip and eye colors. If you need extra definition, use a pre-applied lip liner but opt ​​for a nude shade for a carefree feel, or try an "invisible" lip liner, which deposits a sheer waxy film to stop Color bleeds. Bonus: Because sheer colors are more subtle, you can hardly go overboard.

8. Give your shadow staying power
For longer-lasting eyeshadows, avoid eye cream on the lids (it breaks down makeup) and instead use an eye primer. "It will minimize crease and create a base for the shadow to stick, so it will last longer," says Sharona Schweitzer, a makeup artist in Seattle, Washington. Apply a layer of powder eyeshadow over the cream. Doubling also applies to eyeliner. "Use your regular pencil or cream liner, then use a small-angled brush to press down the darker shade on the liner for long wear," she advises.

9. Ditch the blush
Blush can add balance and health to any makeup look, but if you're still using the same powdered formula, your blush may turn out faster than you can get to work in the morning. "Stains are great for longevity in hot weather," says Stiles. "Stain with a gel or blush, then mix a little cream blush on top." Try GH Beauty Award winner Giorgio Armani Neo-Nude A-Blush. "It's like having healthy cheeks after a jog in the cold, but in a bottle," said one tester.

Pro tip: Want to increase its wear? Sprinkle a light layer of invisible setting powder on top. Just make sure not to be too harsh; you want to lock in your look, not let it mature.