We want our makeup to last all year, but it’s especially important to have items that can withstand the heat and sweat that come with summer.
What’s worse than having your mascara run or finding streaks in your makeup while trying to enjoy a barbecue or happy hour? To solve this, consider investing in sweat-proof cosmetics.
“Sweat-proof makeup items is designed to withstand humidity, heat, and moisture (like sweat) and not easily smudge or fade,” says Dani Kimiko Vincent, celebrity beauty and brow artist and KIMIKO creator.
“These products are sometimes called waterproof, long-wearing, or humidity-proof, and they are ideal for people with active lifestyles or anyone who has a difficult time with their products staying in place when temperatures rise or there’s inherent moisture caused by weather or sweat.”
Wondering which items would not fail you even when the sun is at its hottest? Continue reading to learn about the 8 Best Sweat-Proof Makeup Items.
Prices were current at the time of publication, but they are subject to change.
11 Best Sweat-Proof Makeup Items, Beauty Experts Say
1. Dior Forever SkinGlow Foundation
Price also advises the Dior Forever Skin Glow Foundation, despite its higher price point.
“I like that it has 37 available shades and SPF,” she explains. “This foundation dries to a natural finish (not too dewy, not too matte) and won’t run if you sweat. “It claims 24-hour wear.”
2. Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner
You don’t want your eyeliner to smudge, and esthetician and founder of EM Skin, Erica Marie Gatt, swears on Stila.
“This liner won’t budge as you move about your day,” Gatt tells Best Life.
3. NYX Thick It, Stick It! Thickening Eyebrow Mascara
You want your brows to stay in place after you’ve spent time shaping them. To do this, Price recommends the NYX Thick It, Stick It! brow mascara.
“Although this product doesn’t make waterproof claims, I’ve personally put this through the wringer with both sweat and swimming without it budging,” she says.
4. Alima Pure Cream Concealer.
Concealer is another essential component of any makeup style. For a long-lasting option, try Alima Pure Cream Concealer.
“This concealer is known for its full coverage and brightening effects, providing a smooth finish that lasts all day,” explains McClure. “It’s formulated with clean, skin-loving ingredients and is designed to stay put even in humid conditions, making it sweat-proof.”
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5. ColorScience Sunforgettable Total Protection Color Balm
Price also advises Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Color Balm, which comes in a variety of hues to meet your blush and bronzer needs.
“The balm formula really sticks and provides a hydrating mineral SPF 50,” she says.
6. Elf Power Grip Primer.
Makeup professionals agree that a good primer is the first step toward a sweat-proof look that will last all day.
Meredith Price, MD, a board-certified dermatologist at Grosse Pointe Dermatology, recommends Elf Power Grip Primer.
“It’s an excellent moisturizing, water-based primer. “I like how it feels lightweight while also keeping your makeup in place,” Price says.
7. Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint, SPF 40
Cassandra McClure, celebrity makeup artist and founder of Clean Beauty Collective, recommends Ilia’s sweat-proof foundation.
“This light-coverage foundation combines skincare and makeup with SPF 40 protection, ideal for all-day wear without compromising on a clean beauty ethos,” McClure writes.
8. Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara.
When it comes to worry-free mascara, Gatt recommends Maybelline’s Lash Sensation range, which is “long-wearing and lengthening.”
You can look into waterproof choices, but they should only be used for exceptional occasions.
“Daily, it can be too harsh on lashes upon removal and can diminish lash fullness with continued use,” Vincent warns.
