We don’t want to imply that we aren’t all delicate, delightful flowers in the summertime. We just want to casually point out that even the best of us tend to sweat like barnyard animals at times in the summer. Grimy, grunting barnyard animals. Hey, it’s just how summer goes.

We’re all willing to cut each other some slack when it comes to our appearance in the stifling temperatures. That doesn’t mean we want to walk around with shiny disco ball faces though, does it? Here’s what we can do to prevent that particular look.

Tone it up

Many complexions can’t hack a full wash two times per day. Ours included. What we do instead is save the full cleansing for before we go to bed at night. In the morning, we wipe away the sheen of sleep with Dead Sea Premier’s Skin Toner for Normal to Dry Skin, also available in Normal to Oily Skin formula. This gets rid of any surface oil and also softens the skin and helps keep oil production under control throughout the day.

A solid foundation

Ladies, know thine skin. If you have an oily complexion, you know your issues are only going to be compounded by summer weather. There are plenty of excellent primers and foundations formulated to help control your skin’s oil production and keep you matte during the day.

Be ready for a touch-up

There are a couple of products you’ll want to consider stashing in your handbag no matter who you are and what kind of complexion you have. The first is a small packet of oil-blotting sheets. This will blot away your shine without impacting your makeup. The second summer must-have is powder sunscreen, which not only allows you to reapply your all-important SPF during the day, but also mattifies your face without affecting your makeup.