How to keep your makeup in summer, according to 7 editors

No matter if it’s hotter than hell, I won’t stop wearing makeup! The ritual and the endless aesthetic possibilities are just too important. I’m obviously not alone in this desire and feeling. There are hundreds, maybe thousands, of products and tricks that allow you to wear makeup even in extreme heat.

I have a few tricks up my sleeve, but I can always use more. And where better to gather tips than from my equally beauty-obsessed and knowledgeable colleagues? Below are eight primers, setting powders and more that InStyle Editors swear by heat-resistant makeup that lasts all day.

8 products recommended by the editors for heat-resistant makeup

Kate Somerville UncompliKated SPF 50 Makeup Setting Spray

My skincare routine includes retinols and vitamin C, which means I can’t mess around with sun protection. Kate Somerville’s 2-in-1 setting spray is the perfect product. Its SPF 50 not only provides broad-spectrum sun protection, but also contains moisturizing hyaluronic acid and is a very fine mist that goes on invisible over makeup. After applying makeup, I spray it all over my face, neck, and chest in even motions. My makeup stays put on days when it’s 32 degrees and 75 percent humidity. And I never get the slightest sunburn. My only problem is that I wish it was a travel size that I could carry in my purse since the bottle is big and bulky. — Tamim Alnuweiri, senior writer for Beauty Commerce

ELF Power Grip Primer

This is the primer that got me back into primers. For years I relied solely on skincare products for prep, but now this stuff is a must-have in my routine. It lives up to its name and really keeps your makeup in place and makes me look my best when I’m sweating my way around town. — Kara Jillian Brown, Beauty Editor

Saie Airset Loose Setting Powder

Even on my worst skin days, this pore-concealing, blemish-concealing setting powder keeps my complexion looking flawless. Its mattifying formula eliminates unwanted oil and shine, but still imparts a subtle radiance that makes skin glow. Its staying power is unmatched; after a long day in the sun, my hours-long makeup looks freshly applied. — Zarah Kavarana, Deputy Editor

Supergoop! Protec(tint) Daily Tint SPF 50

I don’t wear foundation anymore – especially in the summer. I can’t put up with the total greasy mass my skin takes on at the end of the day, so I’m now a loyal fan of skin tints. Supergoop’s SPF skin tint has been my go-to this summer. Not only does it look like I’m wearing foundation, but it stays completely matte on 30-degree days. It’s smudge-proof and also makes my under-eye concealer stay on all day. If you wear it as a primer under foundation, I think it would hold up well. — Christina Butan, senior trade editor

Nars Light Reflective Moisturizing Primer

I had thought instant glass skin was a myth until I tried this luminous, plumping primer. Not only does it extend makeup wear (even on sweaty commutes), but it also gives my dry skin a dewy glow it usually lacks. And unlike many heavier primers, Nars’ silicone-free formula is non-comedogenic and wears weightlessly, making it ideal for mild weather. — Sophie Wirt, business author

Milani Make It Last Original Fixing Spray with Natural Finish

I spray it on several times throughout my routine—after foundation and before concealer, after concealer before powder. And when I’m done, this three-stage approach keeps my look in place all day long. – Kara Jillian Brown

Smashbox Photo Finish Primerizer Hydrating Primer

Using a hydrating primer may sound counterintuitive during the hot summer months, but I find that it keeps my combination skin balanced throughout the day. This primer from Smashbox gives my skin the right amount of hydration throughout the day, so my makeup doesn’t settle, crack, or cake—it just stays where it is. When I use it, I don’t have to touch up or pat my skin down throughout the day. — Alyssa Morin, senior trade editor

ELF High Definition Setting Powder

As someone who likes a dewy finish, I haven’t had a face powder in my routine in a minute. But after too many sweaty commutes where the hot subway air seemed to melt my makeup off my face, I knew it was time for a setting powder. This option from ELF helps me stay glowy without being sweaty or oily. I love that it blurs my pores and other imperfections without any added pigment. — Emily Kelleher, Evergreen and Special Projects Editor