As the man behind Kim Kardashian’s signature sculpted complexion, makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic has given plenty of contouring tips before, but with the unofficial start of summer finally upon Us, what we really want to know is how to sweatproof the look for the change of season. So you can imagine our delight when Mario (whose extensive resume also includes working with A-listers like Kate Bosworth, Gabrielle Union and Bebe Rexha, starring in the Kardashian-produced reality competition series Glam Masters, developing products for KKW Beauty and circling the globe for his Masterclass) agreed to answer some of our most pressing summer beauty questions — chief among them being how to maintain a #flawless contour as the mercury rises.
Kim and her sisters rock chiseled cheekbones and an otherworldly glow year round, but as the weather warms up, the idea of heavy liquid foundations and contour creams is less and less appealing. So what’s the alternative? As it turns out, a few simple product swaps is all you need to achieve a perfect summer contour and glow, and the Laura Mercier celebrity makeup artist ambassador lets Us in on those hacks, as well as summer’s biggest color trends. Keep scrolling for all his tips and tricks!