Waterproof Makeup
You’ve got the tan. You’ve got the tankini. You’ve got the tousled mermaid waves. In short, you’ve got the whole beach goddess look down. You wouldn’t want a little thing like water to keep you from completing your look with a flawless face. Makeup manufacturers are catching on and creating waterproof cosmetics that won’t melt at the first sign of water, sweat or humidity. Keep reading for the best waterproof mascara, lipsticks and lipstains, and of course, concealer (no need to show off a blemish just because it’s time to take a dip in the ocean.)
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Waterproof Eye Makeup
Quick dips in the pool, extra-intense workouts and weepy chick flicks don’t have to leave you with those dreaded drippy mascara streaks. Mascara definitely leads the waterproof pack, with plenty of options for keeping your long, fluttery lash look intact.
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| Max Factor 2000 Calorie Aqua Lash Mascara $5 The gel-based formula of Max Factor’s 2000 Calorie Aqua Lash mascara wraps around lashes to seal their natural moisture in – and keep any other kind of moisture from ruining your pumped-up lash look. |
Tarte Lights, Camera, Splashes! Waterproof Mascara $18 It lengthens, it curls, it conditions, and it’s waterproof. Is there anything Tarte’s denim-adorned Lights, Camera, Splashes! mascara doesn’t do? Nope. |
Diorshow Iconic Extreme Waterproof Mascara $27 Dior’s proving to be the mascara master, and his luxe waterproof formula is no exception. Diorshow Iconic Extreme Waterproof Mascara is a bit on the pricey side, but at least you know your killer lashes aren’t going anywhere for a long, long time. |
Face
You pamper your summertime skin with SPF to keep your complexion immaculate. Make sure little imperfections don’t reveal themselves, by picking waterproof concealers, foundations and bronzers for humid days.
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| Estee Lauder Maximum Cover Camouflage Makeup SPF 15 $29 Estee Lauder’s Maximum Cover Camouflage Makeup is a great skin tone evener that works for face and body. Bonus points: it’s got built in SPF 15 to protect from sun damage. |
It Cosmetics Get Wet Waterproof Bronzer and Highlighter $32 Get that golden goddess glow with Get Wet Waterproof Bronzer and Highlighter from It Cosmetics. The trio of powders can be used to simply add some contour to your cheekbones, but if you have the time and inclination, you can give yourself an all-over retouching (think making your boobs look bigger or your abs look sculpted). |
Amazing Cosmetics Amazing Concealer $42 Erase blemishes, dark circles, and redness with tiny drops of Amazing Cosmetics Amazing Concealer. It’ll disguise any imperfections, and will make sure that pesky zit doesn’t make a surprise appearance at your next beach party. |
Lips
Go ahead and sip that fruity cocktail. With waterproof lip color, you’ll look made up even after a whole day of downing poolside umbrella drinks.
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| L’Oreal Infallible Never Fail Lipstick $10 Aside from its stay-the-day abilities, maybe the best thing about L’Oreal’s Infallible Never Fail Lipstick is the ingenious packaging. The dual tubes of creamy color and sealing conditioner snap into a neat mirrored holder you can toss in your beach bag. |
The Balm Stainiac $15 A cross between the consistencies of traditional gloss and felt-tipped stains, The Balm Stainiac takes a tad longer to dry, so you can do away with any streaks or outside-the-lines color before it sets. |
BeneFit BeneTint $28 BeneFit’s BeneTint is a classic. The color looks fab on everyone, applying with the nail polish-like applicator is a snap, and the stuff lasts through all manner of eating, swimming and kissing (three things every good summer night should include). |
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