It’s hot and our makeup is melting.
There’s only so much warmth a foundation, lipstick and glitter shadow can take before they start to wear off.
But there are some products that stack up better against the heat than others: they either work to prolong the life of whatever you’d applied underneath, or just play well in the face of a heatwave and fade slowly without any drama.
Our picks shouldn’t melt on the roasting Tube, slide down your face, or leave you feeling let down when you glance in the mirror.
We can’t promise you’ll look as fresh-faced at 5pm as you did at 9am, but these are some of your best bets.
NYX Professional Makeup Setting Spray – Matte Finish

A viral review for this claimed it helped a woman’s makeup remain impeccable through a tragic car accident and emergency surgery… whether or not that’s totally true remains to be seen, but we find it holds up on the sticky Tube.
Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder

A beauty classic that sets, mattifies, and prolongs anything that’s underneath it.
17 Ink Legend Tattoo Eyeliner

A bargain that stays put until it’s time to be cleaned off.
Lisa Eldridge Insanely Saturated Lip Colour – New Wave

Lisa Eldridge is back with new shades in her sell-out formula.
As it’s so pigmented, you can apply a swipe and not worry so much about topping it up in the heat as it melts down to a comfortable, even stain on lips.
Nars Soft Matte Complete Concealer

A holy grail product for plenty of people for good reason.
It covers imperfections and stays put, and can be buffed out more widely over the face to avoid wearing foundation in the heat.
Nabla Glorious Light Glitter Palette

You can still wear glitter in the heat – these won’t slide down your face.
Glossier No.1 Pencil

Multi-coloured fun in one swipe.
Rose Inc Satin Refillable Lipstick

Dab on for minimal no-fuss colour and add a dot to cheeks for a uniform look.
Being refillable, you can simply pop a new shade in the packaging when you burn through one.
Also, we’ve had this in our bags on hot days and it hasn’t melted.
RMS ‘Re’ Dimension Hydra Powder Blush

Apply for a subtle long-lasting flush that sets anything underneath it – without looking flat.