Traveling 2 a very humid place!!

[preciouscharm]

So this weekend I'm heading to the Philippines for a vaca! Right now it's extremely hot AND humid (my worst enemy). What are your recs for traveling with makeup, what to bring/what not to bring. Will all my gel based products melt

? Also what are your experiences with what types of makeup to wear in a humid place, I'm thinking mineral and powders only.
Thanks!!

 

[macedout]

bring gloss instead of lipstick, so it doesnt melt! maybe 1 or 2 e/s that "go" w/evrything minimize loss/damage....and your blot powder/ lightest foundation
have fun!

 

[widdershins]

I would recommend bringing blotting papers and lighter versions of your standard makeup: tinted moisturizers, lipgloss, etc. It depends on your skin type and how bad you sweat--I just know I sweat buckets in humid climates and it's tough for me to wear a ton of makeup without looking cakey or risking it melting off.

 

[kelcia]

I live in a very humid place (the Caribbean) and I just use everything. Erm one this is though that you're gonna sweat everything's gonna fall off.. not cool. I don't suggest liquid foundation at all. I haven't used mineral make up.. but i doubt that'd last very long either. MAC studio fix powder should be fine if you have it. Don't use eyeshadow if you don't have UDPP and i say only UDPP because more emolient things like paint pots will just fall off.
I absolutely do not suggest lipgloss unless you're fine with having oily looking skin with oily looking lips.
LIP BALM or tinted lip balms are your best bet.
Don't over-do the make up is also my suggestion.
I also suggest checking this out: http://specktra.net/f280/pack-your-m...utorial-38199/
How to pack your MAC!
Good luck and haaave fun!

 

[iluffyew769769]

I wouldn't wear any foundation, cover-up. powder, etc. at all. (You might be different) I would take a couple E/S that go with everything and lip gloss. I wouldn't take a lot though incase they can't take the humidity.

Have Fun!!

 

[talste]

yep, mineral powder foundation is a must, liquid just melts right off
blotting paper, UDPP & translucent powders as mentioned.
Gel based products like fluid line wont melt, I actually find them easier to apply in hot climates.

If your going to be in Manilla bring a good skin cleanser or mac wipes to freshen up with as the city is so smoggy, I remember being out and about in Makati and my face feeling so grimy at the end of the day.

 

[toxik]

hi there! i stay in singapore (hot and humid!!!)

well i use liquid foundation, and i do think that powder is important!
2nd on blot papers, you can also bring mist sprays like (fix+) or just water in a spray bottle, i dont think it matters! i think it'd be better not to bring cream products (for eg, blushcreme, ccb).

though these items dont 'melt' here, but it could get melted in the transit for you. l/s too.. i think dont bring stuff that's too expensive, in case it gets lost or anything, at least your heart wont hurt that much.

enjoy your holiday!

 

[white_poplar]

Mineral foundation! The liquid foundation type is just horrible for me whenever I am in Vietnam. But mineral foundation would work fine!

 

[preciouscharm]

thanx ladies!

 

[breechan]

Put some of those silica gel packets (that absorb moisture) in your makeup bag to keep the makeup dry.

 

[Madonna]

Awesome! I'm making a trip over to the Philippines too! Does anybody know if the NARS multiples would be a good thing to take? I usually just stick to a tinted moisturizer, lipgloss/lip balm and waterproof mascara. I just don't want to pack too much makeup, especially since most of it will probably melt off anyway. The last time I was there, we arrived at the airport around midnight and it was still 90 degrees! No cooling down over there!

 

[concertina]

You need some Model in a Bottle, STAT!!

I recently went to East Texas (pretty damn humid) and was outside for a good portion of the morning (super humid) while it drizzled. I didn't touch my make-up all day except to reapply lipstick.

 

[trollydolly]

dont take any lipsticks! i took a few to the dominican republic and they melted :-( i was so upset!