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Heat, humidity and sweat: Three of makeups biggest enemies.

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Vogue, 1972

Or so you might think.

Here find five makeup artist-approved tips to harness when its hot.

Use a primer that feels slightly tacky, she recommends.

Most formulas now marry stellar primer capabilities with hydrating and barrier-boosting ingredients, like hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.

For those who like medium coverage and upwards, look for products labeled long wear.

Set your base

Whether you use a spray or a powder, setting your make-up is key.

Using a light powder with a Beautyblender makes the skin look airbrushed.

Its also key to use a setting spray, she saysand yes they do work.

The latter helps make-up stay in place all day.

Consistency is key

To heat-proof your makeup look, switch creamy consistencies for powder textures instead.

Cream and gel textures may move slightly over time, so go for matte products.