Good makeup starts with a strong foundation, but the other kind of foundation. “The real key to longevity with your makeup is taking care of your skin, so that you don’t actually need so much,” says Stern. She suggests using a lightweight moisturizer, oil or whatever you use as your foundational skin care as the first step. “You want that to be something that’s light and not heavy, otherwise it will feel like your skin is melting off in the heat,” she adds.
This CosRX moisturizer is one of our favorites — it even won first place in our list of the best moisturizers. It’s packed with hyaluronic acid, sea buckthorn and a ton of nutrient-rich amino and fatty acids that keep skin hydrated all day.