Summer in India can be unforgiving—with soaring temperatures, high humidity, and sweat threatening to melt your makeup before noon. But with a few smart choices, you can beat the heat and keep your look fresh from sunrise to sundown. The key is to start with the right base.
Use a lightweight, oil-free moisturizer to hydrate without feeling sticky, followed by a mattifying primer to create a smooth canvas and minimize shine. Ditch heavy foundations that clog pores and feel cakey in the heat—switch instead to a breathable compact powder like Estelar’s, which not only evens out your skin tone but also absorbs excess oil and sweat, keeping your base flawless for up to 12 hours.
Sun protection is a must, so reach for makeup that contains SPF—Estelar’s Compact Powder includes SPF 15, giving your skin an extra layer of defense against UV damage and tanning. For lips, avoid creamy formulas that smudge and settle; instead, pick a transferproof and smudgeproof matte liquid lipstick like Estelar’s, infused with Vitamin E and Jojoba Oil to keep lips soft while delivering bold, all-day color. For eyes, waterproof mascara and smudge-resistant kajal will help you avoid raccoon eyes even on the hottest days.
Finally, less is more in summer—go for soft, natural hues, minimal layers, and let your skin breathe. Finish with a light mist of setting spray to lock everything in and you’re good to glow. With the right products and a few tweaks to your routine, you can look radiant—not melted—even in peak summer.