Summer is coming and, with it, that feeling of skin suffocating under foundation as soon as the thermometer rises. Between heat, perspiration and a mask that marks every fold, many are looking for another way to display luminous skin without covering the entire face with material. The question comes up everywhere: how to look good without foundation when it’s really hot?
This is precisely where makeup artist Charly Salvator stood out, offering a lightning routine inspired by the glowy looks of Hailey Bieber and Dua Lipa. Its secret lies in three products that we already have: concealer, liquid bronzer and serum mist. , enthuses Charly Salvator in a tutorial spotted by Femina. And he insists on the speed of the gesture: , he assures.
Why Charly Salvator’s tip makes you forget about foundation
Since summer 2026, the trend has been clear: fresh complexion, “no makeup” effect, few layers. Zendaya, Hailey Bieber or Dua Lipa focus on skin that appears bare but perfectly awake. By recreating Dua Lipa’s natural makeup, Charly Salvator says:. The idea is no longer to camouflage everything, but to target a few strategic areas to wake up the face.
He recalls this in another video: Far from complicated routines, his method is based on just three essentials which advantageously replace a covering foundation. , he explains. The heart of the trick: correct the center of the face, warm up the contours, then melt everything away with a mist treatment.
Concealer, bronzer and serum mist: the perfect combination
Concretely, the concealer serves to bring light to the center of the face, where fatigue is most evident. Charly Salvator uses it with the “reservoir technique”: the brush is loaded with material, but the product is only deposited where it is necessary, to avoid the plaster effect. The liquid bronzer sculpts and warms key areas to recreate a natural tan, without using an even foundation.
The real novelty comes from the serum mist, inherited from K-Beauty. Unlike a thermal water mist which only refreshes, these spray serums combine moisturizing and sometimes emollient ingredients. Sprayed on the face already made up, they slightly moisten concealer and bronze, which allows them to be worked on with a brush much more easily, with a melted result like a second skin.
The step-by-step tutorial for a healthy glow without foundation
On clean and hydrated skin, Charly Salvator first places three touches of concealer on each side: a dot at the inner hollow of the dark circle, a small line beyond the outer corner of the eye, then a line under the nostril, at the start of the nasolabial fold. The liquid bronzer comes next: a diagonal line on the side of the forehead above the temple, another on the cheekbone, plus a line in the center of the forehead and one at the base of the chin, to frame the face.
Next comes the signature gesture: we spray a mist of serum – or a light cream mist – all over the face. With a first dense brush, blend the bronzer in small circular movements, staying on the edges to keep the light in the center. With a second, finer brush, you then blend the concealer only on its areas. And then, for a “sun kiss” effect, simply add a poppy blush to the cheekbones, cheeks and the middle of the nose. Some makeup artists, like Klaudia, prefer to apply a little moisturizer with the brush when blending, for an even fresher look when it’s 30°C.
How to look good without foundation when it’s hot?
By focusing on targeted correction: a concealer to illuminate the center of the face, a cream or liquid bronzer to warm up the contours, then a mist of serum to melt away textures and obtain a natural finish, without a mask effect.
What type of serum mist should you choose for this tip?
The ideal is a hydrating serum mist, which contains emollient active ingredients and remains light. It should soften makeup without making it run, unlike a simple mist of thermal water which only refreshes.
What to do if you don’t have serum mist on hand?
The effect can be reproduced by taking a small amount of moisturizer with a soft brush, then blending concealer and bronzer directly onto the skin. The result remains glowy and comfortable, even when the temperature rises.
