The Very Best Waterproof Makeup
There's no better time to give your makeup bag a little boost than during the hot summer months. Your favorite concealer and eyeshadow may be great for the rest of the year, but once the temperature starts to rise, you've gotta face the music: Nothing will do but melt-proof products. That means selecting essentials that have staying power, but also making sure the formulations you use are still comfortable and lightweight. Think breathable foundations with a matte finish, not super-glue-like gunk that you need a power hose to remove!
Here are ten of our favorite waterproof picks to keep you going all summer long.
1/11Kiss slick foundation and smudged mascara goodbye!
Photo courtesy of Macys2/11Foundation
Here’s a cover-up that boasts a 15-hour wear, without feeling heavy or sticky. The formula is oil and fragrance-free and comes in 30 shades!
Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup, $36. Macys.com.
Photo courtesy of Sephora3/11Blush
These super bright cheek stains go on sheer, so you can slowly build up the color to a level you love. The consistency is seriously creamy and hydrating, and it’ll last up to 14 hours without you having to reapply!
Josie Maran Coconut Watercolor Cheek Gelée, $22. Sephora.com.
Photo courtesy of Sephora4/11Bronzer
This oil-free bronzer promises to stay in place even through sweating and swimming!
Hourglass Superficial Waterproof Bronzer, $45. Sephora.com.
Photo courtesy of Walgreens5/11Mascara
Don’t just wear mascara that will last all day, wear one that makes your lashes look fantastic at the same time. This one creates lush volume.
Maybelline New York Volume’Express Waterproof Mascara, $7. Walgreens.com.
Photo courtesy of Sephora6/11Concealer
Lancôme’s waterproof concealer is a genius idea. Your under-eye area is tricky area to cover because makeup can move and crease, but this product makes traveling coverage a non-issue.
Lancôme Effacernes Waterproof Protective Undereye Concealer, $30. Sephora.com.
Photo courtesy of Macys7/11Eyeliner
This pencil feels way too creamy to be waterproof, but the staying power speaks for itself. You can swim and sweat in the jet black pencil without so much as a smudge.
Benefit BadGal Waterproof Eyeliner, $20. Macys.com.
Photo courtesy of Ulta8/11Eyeshadow
These waterproof liquid shadows dry to a powder finish and have a built-in primer to make them last even longer. Try a shimmery cream for a gentle wash of color that’s perfect for summertime.
CoverGirl Intense ShadowBlast, $4. Ulta.com.
Photo courtesy of Ulta9/11Brow Gel
There are few things more embarrassing than runny brow color. Keep yours firmly in place with an easy-to-use mousse that you can brush on as lightly as you like.
Tarte EmphasEyes Waterproof Amazonian Clay Brow Mousse, $28. Ulta.com.
Photo courtesy of Sephora10/11Lip Color
Make Up For Ever’s Aqua Rouge lip color won’t budge, even when you’re sprinting around on the hottest day. The vibrant shades stay firmly in place without so much as a touch of feathering.
Make Up For Ever Aqua Rouge, $24. Sephora.com.
Photo courtesy of Walgreens11/11Makeup Remover
Now that you have your look set firmly in place, you need a way to take it all off gently yet effectively. This non-irritating remover melts away even the most stubborn products to get your skin perfectly clean.
L’Oréal Paris Clean Artiste Waterproof and Long-Wearing Eye Makeup Remover, $7. Walgreens.com.
