Urgh. Sunny, hot weather and a face full of foundation do not mix well. They really don't. The welcome onslaught of rays Britain is currently experiencing can make a face of carefully placed foundation, primer and concealer melt on your short-sleeved Equipment blouse in a matter of seconds. Not to mention the ocean of shine that seems to swell by the minute as you step from cool office to the hot pavement.

So what is the answer to keeping skin looking flawless and fresh when hot weather hits? Well, according to beauty experts, the key is to opt for a summer foundation formula. Not exactly rocket science is it, just a little thought through prep. Lightweight skin veils and more sheer formulas, as well as ones containing a higher SPF coverage are the saviour of the world's foremost make-up artists, for creating perfectly flawless skin that looks utterly breathable too. In other words, the stuff of skin dreams.

In the gallery above you'll see eight of our favourite make-up artists talk through their summer foundation staples.

Read closely and amend your summer make-up routine accordingly.