How to wear your make-up this monsoon

You are going to be faced with the trifecta of make-up-melting powers this season—heat, humidity and rain. While it may not be the wisest idea to step out with layers of make-up and succumbing to nature's tantrums, going completely barefaced isn't an option either.

Don't become a Kardashian-esque hot mess. Keep make-up meltdowns at bay, especially when the heat and humidity conspire. Vogue gives you the essential tips and tricks and rules and tools you need for flawless, weather-resistant make-up.

1. Unless you're planning to break your bank and stock-up on an arsenal of waterproof make-up products, manipulating your current kit to do double duty is a good idea. A drop of Make Up For Ever Aqua Seal turns any make-up product into a waterproof one. Drop, mix, swipe, done.

2. To build a smear-proof base always use a primer. It acts as a natural shield for dust, water and debris and also helps reduce perspiration through the pores, which keeps your makeup in place longer. Our top picks are M.A.C Prep+Prime Skin Base Visage that envelops the skin like a mask and Clinique's Superprimers that have multiple options to tackle different skin concerns.

3. Reserve liqu.id foundations for non-sweaty days. Switch to a powder-based formulation like Revlon Colorstay Aqua Mineral Makeup when it's hot and wet outside. The second you apply the combination of setting powder and foundation on your skin, it dissolves giving you light flawless coverage. Bonus: It gives an instant cooling sensation too. But if you still lean towards liquid foundation then opt for a silicone-based formula. It creates a barrier between the skin and the havoc-creators like humidity and heat.

4. The best bet for your lips are matte tints. No gloss, bypass lipsticks and head straight to ultra-matte, dry-finish lip liquids. Try Rimmel Apocalips Lip Lacquer that stays put all day.

5. Dry, powdery eye shadow formulas will flee the quickest. There are two ways you can make them budge-proof—mix with an aqua seal (see point 1) or go for eye tints that dry instantly. A must-try is Giorgio Armani Eye Tint.

6. When it's about lining and accentuating the eyes, waterproof picks are a no-brainer. But these formulations have chemicals that dry the lashes and sensitive skin on the eyelids. To maintain the resilience of your lashes first coat them with a volumising or lengthening mascara. Build it up by topping with waterproof mascara. When it comes to liners, ensure you hydrate your lids before applying the ink. For a flawless matte finish, go for a felt-pen liner verses a pencil that's cream-based. It dries quickly and stays put. We like Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner.

7. Contrary to creamy formulations for the lips, eyes or face—it's a big yes for cheeks! Cream-based cheek tints glide on the skin like velvet and get absorbed giving your cheeks a sense of natural flush. Our top picks are YSL Baby Doll Kiss and Blush and Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge For Lips & Cheeks.

8. Seal your look with a make-up setting spray. We like Urban Decay All Nighter Long-Lasting Makeup Setting Spray. Keeping a check on temperatures, it features patented Temperature Control Technology that lowers the temperature of the make-up keeping foundation, eye shadow, blush, and concealer in place.