UK Heatwave Drives Makeup Experts to Push Light, Skin‑Tint Solutions

During an intense heatwave that saw temperatures in the United Kingdom rise to around 38 °C, beauty professionals warned that heavy makeup can worsen skin irritation and breakouts. Fresha’s skin‑care specialist Annabelle Taurua advised women to simplify their routines, favouring lightweight skin tints over traditional foundations, avoiding retinol and strong exfoliating acids, and using blotting paper and gentle SPF‑reapplication methods to keep makeup fresh.

At a rooftop masterclass on Harrods’ roof, D&G makeup artist Naoko Scintu highlighted the brand’s Blueberry Nutri‑Tint – a breathable, SPF‑20 skin tint praised by celebrities such as Kate Hudson – as an ideal heat‑proof base. She also demonstrated the Cherry Glaze Bar for subtle colour and recommended a high‑SPF protector like Byoma’s Ultralight Face Fluid SPF 50 before any product. Both experts stressed that lighter, fewer steps help skin stay comfortable and look natural throughout extreme summer heat.