6 Tips For Makeup Products Care During Monsoon

It’s raining outside, the weather is rather cosy and lovely, and you’re curled up with a good book and a hot cup of chai inside on a comfy chair. That’s the beauty of monsoons in India. On the flip side, it’s also unbearably humid & sticky, making you sweat and all the makeup and skincare products on your face feels heavy and melts off your face! 

The monsoons can take a toll on your skin and makeup products (especially that beautiful powder blush you just bought!). While we may enjoy the pitter-patter of the rain and hot pakodas, the humidity and moisture in the air can wreak havoc on your makeup — not just when it is on your face, but when it’s chilling in your vanity as well. 

This means going the extra mile to give your makeup products care during the monsoon that they deserve. That doesn’t mean you put all your makeup products in a locker and pack them away to preserve them from the havoc of monsoon. To save you the hassle, we have listed out 6 tips for makeup products care during the monsoon.

Your makeup brushes are prone to shedding over time. With continuous long-term use, improper care, not washing them often, and/or not drying them can lead to the bristles shedding. The moist air of the monsoon can also cause shedding and lead to breakouts if used on the skin. To keep them safe, set aside a separate pouch or box that is clean and dry to store your makeup brushes. You can even use clean vacuum-sealed pouches to store your brushes in the monsoon. 

Your powder-based products can become soggy or sticky if left uncared for in the humid conditions of the monsoon season. The moisture-laden monsoon air can ruin your makeup products. To avoid this situation, give your makeup products care during the monsoon by storing them in air-tight containers. Segregate your products, based on everyday use and the ones you use occasionally, to simplify your daily makeup routine. 

To keep your monsoon makeup essentials safe from the havoc of a downpour, store them in a waterproof makeup kit when travelling. This will help keep your makeup products from getting soggy or sticky by keeping them away from rain water and moisture-laden air. Also, make sure the bag is leakproof so that if you’re carrying any liquid products they don't mess up your makeup kit. 

However hard you may try to give makeup products care during monsoon by storing them in places where the moist air can’t reach them, sometimes it still does. Yes, that’s the thing about monsoon, the moist air can sometimes still reach your makeup products and make them soggy or sticky. To keep your monsoon makeup essentials intact, keep a blow dryer handy to dry your products in case it is required. This will help the vapour settled in the product to evaporate and minimise damage making your products fit to use. 

Before you use any products in the monsoon season, make sure to check for any odd smell or texture differences in your products. If there is any foul smell or changes in the texture of the product, avoid using them as it can harm your skin’s health leading to allergies or rashes. Follow all the above guidelines for your makeup products during monsoon to avoid the weather taking a toll on your vanity.

A must-have for when you’re travelling, a multi-pocket makeup pouch comes in handy to keep your makeup organised. Place all the makeup in their respective compartments and carry it wherever you go. Make sure to pick a waterproof and leak-proof makeup pouch to keep your products safe when travelling during the monsoon season. 

Now all you need to do is follow all the above guidelines to keep your monsoon makeup essentials safe from the havoc of the rainy season. But just keeping your makeup products safe during the monsoon is not enough. You also need some monsoon makeup hacks up your sleeve to steer clear of a makeup meltdown. 

Here are 6 monsoon makeup hacks to put to use this rainy season. 

From your makeup pouch to your makeup products everything needs to be waterproof during the monsoons. If you haven’t already invested in these, then now is the right time to add them to your cart. The Simply Nam Clean Lashes Waterproof Mascara is an absolute must-have when it comes to building your waterproof makeup vanity. Perfect to create natural-looking makeup looks for the monsoons, this waterproof mascara for monsoon is one you can’t do without! 

The best monsoon makeup hack to simplify your routine, and still look just as put together is by investing in multipurpose products. A lip and cheek tint is a great example of multipurpose products to invest in this monsoon season. The Simply Nam Velvet Cream Magic Blush available in 7 pretty shades is a great pick to add to your monsoon makeup vanity. These will help you add the perfect pop of colour to your everyday looks on gloomy monsoon days. 

From your skincare to your makeup, trade all those heavy creams and makeup products for lighter formulations that won’t weigh down on your skin like the moisture-laden air of the season. Your monsoon skincare products should include gel-based moisturisers and non-stripping cleansers; whereas your makeup should consist of formulations that offer light to medium coverage, hydrating concealers & multipurpose products to minimise your time, effort, and product usage. The humidity can make your makeup base look cakey. Steer clear of that possibility by incorporating BB / CC Creams in your makeup routine. 

If you’re a glossy pout girl we know this is a tough call to make, but this monsoon makeup hack will keep your pout looking pretty all day. Invest in a long-lasting waterproof matte lipstick like the Simply Nam Ultra Matte Liquid Lipstick. With 11 shades to choose from, whether you’re a neutral lip kinda girl or if you love a statement bold pout, this range has something for both. These lipsticks are long-lasting and feel super hydrating on the lips all day. 

The humidity can do a number on your makeup look so make sure to lock it in with a setting powder. The oil buildup and sweating can leave behind a greasy, sticky look behind and ruin your makeup. Make sure to set your makeup with a setting powder before you step out, and keep it handy for touch-ups throughout the day. This monsoon makeup hack will save you from looking like an oily, greasy mess at any point of the day. 

Makeup removal must be a thorough process in every season, but more so in the monsoons. Your monsoon skincare routine must include a double cleansing to ensure you get all that waterproof makeup out. Start with an oil-based cleanser or cleansing balm based on your skin type. Clean that up using the Simply Nam Makeup Remover Towel and follow that up with a face cleanser to rinse it all off. Add a hydrating toner or essence to your monsoon skincare routine to amp up the hydration levels and prevent your skin from feeling dehydrated in the humid weather. For days when you think your skin needs some extra TLC, slap on the Simply Nam Biocellulose Sheet Mask for added nourishment. 

These makeup products care during monsoon tips and monsoon makeup hacks will get you through the season without a worry. We hope you noted them down, or better bookmarked this article to revisit it later (or in the next monsoon season!)