The 8 Best Alternatives to Foundation for When It’s Just Too Hot Out

Just when you’re finally rid of that dry, cracked winter skin, you’re quite literally hit in the face with heat and humidity. “When you’re outside under the hot summer sun, your body temperature increases and kicks your sweat glands into high gear,” says Joel Schlessinger, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist and RealSelf advisor. “This often leads to breakouts, clogged pores, and even heat rash.”

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The secret to breathable skin may be as simple as ditching foundation (at least for the remainder of the season). “Base makeup and foundation is a definite go-to, but in the summertime it can feel rather heavy and dense and look that way, too,” says Vanessa Ungaro, makeup artist, hairstylist, and co-owner of LAUREN+VANESSA salon in New York City. To lighten your load when it’s hot AF, check out these expert-recommended alternatives to foundation.